South Waterfront is Oregon’s first green neighborhood and the largest green development in the country. The entire neighborhood uses innovative energy saving and water conservation techniques to minimize the neighborhood’s impact on the environment. From the bioswale filtration to LEED certified buildings and energy- efficient Portland Aerial Tram, living in South Waterfront is good for you, and the planet.
South Waterfront is now also safe for salmon; a PHD level panel of experts tested the South Waterfront district and have certified the central neighborhood as Salmon Safe. This certification is a reflection of the neighborhood’s commitment to responsible management practices that reduce storm water runoff and non-point source pollution, helping to protect Pacific Northwest salmon watersheds.
Related Links: Green Building Council, Treehugger, Ideal Bite, Gaiam Real Goods, South Waterfront Greenway Park
The January edition of the Portland Monthly had a nice long expose about our new Mayor - what I find most interesting is the long introduction that takes Amanda Burden on a tour through South Waterfornt. Definately worth a read - which you can now do online (finally!) - read it here: Becoming Sam Adams.
Every year the City of Portland takes time to recognize those people and organizations that help to make Portland such a great city to live in, these awards are called the Spirit of Portland Awards. We would like to congratulate the South Portland Neighborhood Association for receiving the “Neighborhood of the Year” award.
http://www.portlandonline.com/ONI/index.cfm?c=43746&a=218694
Thanks for helping to make this city such a great place to live!
You are invited by the Ross Island Vision Team and Portland Parks and Recreation to discuss plans regarding the future management and restoration of Ross Island. The City of Portland will present the strategies that they are currently in the process of developing for the 45-acre parcel that is now in public ownership and the Ross Island Vision Team will present “Envisioning Ross Island” which takes a broader look at the entire four island complex and nearby Oaks Bottom. This will be an opportunity to learn about, discuss and become actively involved efforts to protect and restore Ross Island and to create a “No Wake” zone in the Holgate Channel. Finally we will be discussing next steps to create a more formal structure for the Friends of Ross Island.
Location: Lucky Labrador Brew Pub, 915 SE Hawthorne Boulevard | 2 -4 PM | Public Welcome
The Ross Island Vision Team (made up of Audubon Society of Portland, Greenworks, PC, Urban Greenspaces Institute, Willamette Riverkeeper, Melissa Meideros and Christina Frank) invites you to join them, along with Portland Parks and Rec. to discuss plans for the future management and restoration of Ross Island. Here is the agenda for the meeting:
> Presentation by City of Portland to manage and restore the 45-acre site on Ross Island that are currently in public ownership.
> Presentation by Ross Island Vision Team regarding future restoration and management of entire 4 island complex.
> Volunteer Opportunities at Ross Island
> Strategies to establish a No Wake Zone in Holgate Channel
> Next steps to establish a formal structure for the Friends of Ross Island.
For more information, please click here.
What an amazing inaugural event for the South Waterfront - Riverfest was a big hit on Sept. 6th - with over 2,000 people attending the event to see Bobby Torres…
the Devin Phillips Funk Band….
the Oregon Ballet Theatre…
and much, much more. In case you missed it, be sure to check out our Community Gallery and click on the Category for “Events.”
However, if you were there and took photos of the event, please feel free to add them to the Community Gallery, just click here.
(photos provided by Kent Anderson.)
On Saturday, during the Riverfest festivities in South Waterfront (pictures to come), Dan Kent, the executive director of Salmon Safe gave a plaque to Homer Williams of Williams & Dame Development officially announcing that the South Waterfront is the first neighborhood to ever receive Salmon Safe certification. Certification means the neighborhood’s design and operations exceed regulatory mandates to protect the Willamette River and is a leader in restoring the health of the Willamette River and tributaries. This is a huge achievement for the South Waterfront district and yet more proof that this neighborhood is working hard to be the “greenest” in the nation.
Jerry Differding, an Atwater resident, comes to Portland via North Dakota. Jerry is a research scientist in the Trauma Division at OHSU. He loves boating in the Pacific Northwest with his wife Rene and friends. His hobbies include enjoying fine Stumptown Coffee and Pacific Northwest wines. In addition to enjoying fine beverages, he loves spending time with his 11 year old Akita, Brina.
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