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One Step at a Time: Alameda Stairs Get a Makeover

Clockwise from left: Patti Koehler, Michael Haglund, Steve Sandie, John Sandie, Jennifer Erickson, Sam Balto, Kate Krider, and Ann Angulo filled approximately 20 bags with plant trimmings and debris from the steps. Not pictured, Angela Frome. Photo by Angela Frome.
Clockwise from left: Patti Koehler, Michael Haglund, Steve Sandie, John Sandie, Jennifer Erickson, Sam Balto, Kate Krider, and Ann Angulo filled approximately 20 bags with plant trimmings and debris from the steps. Not pictured, Angela Frome. Photo by Angela Frome.

Chopping, raking, and stuffing were the work of the day. On June 6, the BWNA Events Committee’s beautification team organized a group of volunteers to tackle the build-up of winter debris and overly enthusiastic spring plant growth on the Alameda Ridge stairs that traverse down to NE 42nd Avenue. Event partner Portland Bureau of Transportation assisted with debris pickup.

Angela Frome, event organizer, was pleased with the result.

“When neighbors come together to improve shared spaces,” she said, “They create not only a more beautiful community, but a stronger one.”

Look for announcements about additional beautification events in the BWNA newsletter and our monthly emailed Community Updates. Subscribe to receive the updates at BWNApdx.org.