The board held an Air Quality Forum at its June meeting with speakers from Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Neighbors for Clean Air, and the Linnton Neighborhood Association. At the July board meeting the board voted to endorse the Linnton NA 2023 air quality letter to DEQ and direct Central Northeast Neighbors Resiliency Grant money to the Beaumont Middle School Resiliency Fund, which helps students’ families facing financial challenges.
The board also voted to submit testimony to the city regarding its draft district map plan, preferring the Alder Option, which encompasses the Hollywood business area and does not split the business corridor on Sandy Boulevard. Board members organized and sponsored three events: Fremont Street Art, Garden & Art Tour, and a Movie in the Park.
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Crime Prevention & Safety
Volunteers continue to remove graffiti in the neighborhood. Tagging appears to be on the decrease because of this effort. Sadly, a man was shot near Stanich’s on June 23. The same man was reported to the city earlier that day with concerns about his disturbing behavior.
Friends of Wilshire Park
Water was added to the off-leash dog area at Wilshire Park and was dedicated July 6 with Commissioner Carmen Rubio (see article on page 8). Three new projects were identified as a result of a survey: repair the splash pad, update the playground, and extend fencing in the dog park. All were supported by the board for the FoWP to pursue in partnership with the city.
Land Use
A “cottage cluster” development at 4305 NE Mason will be comprised of eight two-story homes on a single lot. Neighbors have reached out to the developer to save a mature fir tree and provide off-street parking. Nine two-story, single-family homes are planned for 3538 NE 44th Ave. No off-street parking is planned.
Transportation
Neighbors have raised concerns with increased traffic resulting from diverters installed at Fremont and Alameda. PBOT indicated they plan to update traffic counts in mid-September. The city eliminated parking minimum requirements in June through their Parking Compliance Amendment Project.
New Neighbor Welcoming Committee
We welcomed 22 new neighbors to our neighborhood between July and August.