Land use

Future site of Rockwood police precinct

What's Your Vision? When: Mon Apr 2, 2012 5-7PM Where: Rockwood Building 123 NE 181st Av Gresham, OR Get Map!

Share Your Ideas
Gresham city officials want to hear from the public about the design of the new Rockwood police station. Project architects want to gather community preferences to guide the aesthetics of the new building.

This will be an interactive, drop-in style event (it’s fine to come anytime between 5 and 7) with the project architect on-hand. The purpose of the event is to give the design team a good sense of what the community’s preferences regarding the appearance of the building exterior and grounds. We will have a Spanish-language interpreter on hand, and refreshments will be served.

Plan to attend this visioning event and share your ideas for this important addition to our neighborhood.

Site of new police station. Click to enlarge

Site acquisition for Rockwood public safety facility approved. New facility will improve police presence and services in Rockwood / West Gresham area.

On Feb 21, 2012, the Gresham Redevelopment Commission approved the acquisition of 2.3 acres at 675 NE 181st, 1-block north of Glisan for the future site of the Rockwood Public Safety Facility. Get Map!

Approval of the $775,000 property acquisition will allow design and construction of the project to proceed on schedule for completion by the end of 2013. At the same meeting an award of business was given to Group Mackenzie, Inc. to provide architectural services for the project.

"This important step in the process demonstrates the City’s commitment to improving public safety and enhancing police presence in Rockwood," said Mayor Shane Bemis. "It is very exciting to see work begin towards delivering on this vital urban renewal goal."

The 10,000-12,000 sq. ft. Rockwood Public Safety Facility will create a welcoming and highly visible police presence in Rockwood, improving public safety and encouraging new investment in the area.

Once completed the facility will house a range of police functions, including support for patrol officers serving Rockwood and other special units and programs.

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• Crime Reports
• Gresham Charter
• We’re Looking for Solar Gresham Volunteers
• Chilly Inside at Home? Get Tips With Our Video Series
• Expect Big Changes in 2012 for Main City Park
• Gresham Composts!
• Learn How to Identify Wintering Birds in your Yard
• Learn About Naturescaping and Native Plants – February 26
• Renewable Energy Project Seeks Input – March 8 at 6 p.m
• Spring Gardening Grants and Resources
• Weed Watcher Workshop March 13
• Fair Housing Training for Gresham Landlords
• Community Forum for Wireless Communication Facilities
• Class: Winter Birds in Your Yard
• Workshop: Brain Science and Conflict Resolution – March 7
• National Passport Day – March 10
• Water Flushing Around Town
• Upcoming Opportunities to Make your Voice Heard
• Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation’s 2012 Phone-A-Thon

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For more information, visit the Neighborhood Associations page at GreshamOregon.gov or contact Cathy Harrington at 503-618-2482, or email Cathy.Harrington@GreshamOregon.gov.

Neighborhood Connections is a publication from the City of Gresham
Communications & Community Outreach offering City of Gresham news, Public Safety information, Community Activities & Events, Training & Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more.

Inside this Issue

• Crime Reports
• Neighborhood Safety Forum
• Community Forum for Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF)
• Basic Mediation Training
• New Downtown Development Rules Proposed
• Charter Review Committee
• Gresham Composts – Businesses Recycling Food Scraps
• Workshop: Negotiation for Win-Win Solutions
• What’s Your Opinion of Code Violations in Your Neighborhood?
• Earth Day is April 21
• Water Crews Flushing Pipes
• Raptor ID Class
• Winter Birds in Your Yard
• Amphibian Surveys: Volunteers Needed
• February is Plant a Tree Month (Free Tree Giveaway)
• Texas Hold ‘Em Fundraiser
• Auditions for East County’s Got Talent
• Free Activities at the Library
• Volunteer Today at Girl Scouts

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Healthy Eating Active Living website

Public Welcome When:Mon Jan 9, 2012 6:30-9PM Where:Council Chambers Public Safety & Schools Building Gresham Civic Center 1333 Eastman Pky Gresham OR Get Map!

HEARINGS

• Type IV Hearing – City of Gresham CPA 11-245 - Stacy Humphrey
  Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL)
  Proposed amendments to the Gresham Community Development Plan Volumes 1 (Findings) and 2 (Policies) related to the Healthy Eating Active Living project. Materials for the work session are available on the Planning Commission page of the City’s website. Additional information also is available on the project page.

• Type IV Hearing – VAC 11-26000241 - Jim Wheeler
  Applicant: Yvonne Nelson
  Site Location: 430 NW Birdsdale Ave
  Application to Vacate the Spencer Partition Plat (PP 2008-85) located at 430 NW Birdsdale Avenue in Gresham

When: Wed Jan 11, 2012 7-9PM Where: Rockwood Community Office 18709 SE Stark Gresham, OR Get Map!

Public Welcome
The Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

The purpose of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission Advisory Committee (GRDCAC) is to advise the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) on the implementation of urban renewal plans.

Public participation is welcome and encouraged.

Agenda

• Election of Officers
• Public Safety Facility Discussion
• Report to GRDCAC: 2011 GRDC Work Plan
• 2012 GRDC Work Plan
• Annual Report to GRDC
• Projects/Program Updates

Healthy Eating Active Living website

Be Part of the Solution When:Mon Dec 5, 2011 6:30-9PM Where:Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Room 1333 Eastman Pky Gresham OR Get Map!

You're Invited!

HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING
The Planning Commission will conduct a work session on Dec 5th regarding a discussion draft comprehensive plan amendment related to the Healthy Eating Active Living project.

Materials for the work session are available on the Planning Commission page of the City’s website. Additional information also is available on the project page.

DEVELOPMENT CODE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The Planning Commission will conduct a work session on December 5 regarding the Land Use Classification component of the DCIP-5 project. Materials for the work session are available on the Planning Commission page of the City’s website. Additional information is available on the project page.

Community Forum When: Wed Dec 14, 2011 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Springwater Trail Room 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

Share Your Opinion
The City of Gresham would like your help in determining where and how renewable energy technologies should be allowed in Gresham.

You are invited to attend the second community forum to gather input on issues and potential alternative solutions to Gresham's renewable energy future.

This meeting will include an open house at 6PM, a presentation and large group discussion at 6:15PM and small group work sessions to conclude the evening. This meeting is part of the Renewable Energy component of the Development Code Improvement Project, which is on the Council Work Plan.

The project will encourage renewable energy development in appropriate locations while protecting the natural environment, the social and economic quality of life and the design of the built environment

Medcure breaks ground, Sep 2011

The City of Gresham is finalizing building permits for the creation of a Surgical Training Center at the northeast corner of 181st Avenue and Sandy Boulevard.

State-of-the-art facility
Ground breaking for the new facility happened September 7th. The new Surgical Training Center will be a six-station, state of the art bio-skill laboratory. Surgeons will utilize the center to develop and practice the latest in minimally invasive surgical procedures on persons who have donated their body after death, to support advancements in medical science. This kind of surgical training is critical in developing competency in procedures before performing these operations on living persons.

“The location is ideal for us because of the proximity to the Portland International Airport and area hotels,” says Valere Beck, Marketing Director for MedCure. “This allows surgeons to access the center with ease.”

The opening date is expected to be in February 2012.

Joint Open Houses When: Wed, Sep 7, 2011 6PM-8PM Where: Gresham City Hall Conference Room (First Floor) 1333 NW Eastman Pky Get Map!

You're Invited
Please mark your calendars for a September 7th outreach event that provides a chance to comment on two City planning projects.

Starting at 6PM, an open house will offer information on:

• Institutional Master Plans
  Come review the draft Development Code changes that would allow institutional uses to seek approval of long-term, phased master plans.
• Urban Forestry Management Plan
  Take a look at the draft goals, policies and action measures for urban forestry in Gresham. These goals and policies will be incorporated into the City's Community Development Plan to guide future Code development and City actions regarding its urban forest. We would like your questions and ideas.

The urban forestry open house will continue until 8PM.

At 6:45PM, those at the joint open house will be invited to join a presentation and discussion regarding the Institutional Master Plan draft Code.