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pdxplore: Designing Portland

South Waterfront Residents — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:56:32 +0000

An interactive multi-media exhibit exploring Portland’s future

Are we ready for the dramatic changes coming to Portland in this new century? What shape will our city take over the next 50 or 100 years? What is essential about Portland? What do Portlander’s believe in, and what is our DNA? What are the fundamental urban patterns and design principles at work here? What are our hopes and dreams, and how can we build our city to realize them? Five designers - architects, urban designers and a landscape-architect - have been working for over a year to probe these questions. Through lively debate, discussions with invited guests and late-night design charrettes they have created compelling visions of our future. Their ideas will change the way you think about Portland.

Ticket info: Free and Open to the Public - Located at PNCA (1241 NW Johnson)

Tuesday July 8th - 6 to 9 PM - Five Designers speak on their work. Featuring Rudy Barton; Carol Mayer-Reed, FASLA; Michael McCulloch; Richard Potestio; and William Tripp.

Tuesday July 22nd - 6 to 9 PM - PNCA: Idea Studio - “In the Round: Collective Leadership.” Designers, architects, city planners, and others speak about the challenges facing Portland and their vision for the future.

SWF Transportation Strategy

South Waterfront Residents — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:06:38 +0000

On Tuesday night the 20/20 Sustainable Lifestyle and Transportation Committee had a very productive meeting that included a presentation from PDOT. It was very informative about the many upcoming transportation related projects that will be happening in the South Waterfront. For more information about the upcoming projects visit the city’s website: Portland Transportation.com.

Gibbs St. Pedestrian Bridge

South Waterfront Residents — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:16:00 +0000

South Waterfront has been buzzing lately with new improvement projects, from Greensways and Neighborhood parks to the ground breaking of the Mirabella. Let’s add one more to the growing list - the Gibbs St. Pedestiran Bridge, linking us to our neighbors to the West.

The firm working on this project, CH2MHILL, is asking for public input on the design options for the bridge and have a public survey posted on their site to collect our input. Here is a link to their site: www.gibbsbridge.org.

This survey is open until June 15th, so please try and add your input as soon as possible. Here is a link to the survey: Gibbs St. Survey. They will also be holding an Open House on June 25th - the location has not been solidified yet, so be sure to check back soon.

South Waterfront is no longer OHSU’s Park-n’-Ride

South Waterfront Staff — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:08:49 +0000

I noticed on Friday that PDOT had finally installed parking signs and meters along Bond Ave. in the South Waterfront. Most importantly, unlike Moody Ave., these metered spots are between 2 and 3 hrs:

I’ve been living and working in the South Waterfront for around 6 months now and every morning this stretch of Bond is packed with cars. I know it’s not construction workers, they have a lot, a big one. I know it’s not the retailers of South Waterfront - they are the ones who have been so supportive of abolishing the 11 hr parking in the neighborhood. Basically, all those OHSU employees have to find somewhere else to park now. Although I can’t blame them, I probably would have done the same thing in their shoes. This is a great thing for the neighborhood, now our guests won’t have to search for hours to find parking and more people can come frequent the retail shops, like Le Hana and the new Bambuza Vietnam Bistro opening next week, without getting too frustrated.

Now the city just needs to change the 11 hr parking on Moody and we’ll be all set.

Streetcar Interruption

South Waterfront Staff — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:42:06 +0000

Just a little FYI, the Portland Streetcar service south of Market St. will be interrupted from March 28th through March 30th 2008. They will be laying the tracks for the MAX line that runs along SW 6th Ave., which will intersect with the Streetcar track. Therefore the Streetcar will not run any further South during that weekend. However there will be shuttle buses that will service the streetcar line.

Here are a couple of fliers provided by Portland Streetcar to help you navigate during that particular weekend.

streetcar-service-interruption-poster-2008.pdf

streetcar-with-lowell-ext-bus-bridge-2008.pdf

South Waterfront Transportation updates

South Waterfront Staff — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:04:51 +0000

Below are upcoming open houses that will provide residents with the opportunity to give feedback and learn more about current transportation proposals. We hope to see many of you at these meetings.

Portland - Milwaukie Light Rail Project

o Thursday, March 27th: 6 - 7:30 PM
o Umpqua Bank, 3606 SW Bond Ave.
o For the Flier and contact information, please click here.

PDOT Survey on SWF Transportation Issues

o The City of Portland wants to learn more about transportation issues facing residents and employees of the South Waterfront district. Your feedback will help the city plan for and address transportation issues that are unique to the South Waterfront. This survey takes about 5 minutes, is completely confidential and should be taken by April 1st, 2008.
o If you have any questions, please contact Dan Bower with the Portland Office of Transportation - dan.bower@pdxtrans.org or 503.823.5667
o Please click here to take the survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB227C7KHMQ9X

Thank you in advance for taking the time to help make our community better.

Wine & Dine by Train

Peggy Pusch — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:12:10 +0000

We in the SWF 20/20 Health, Wellness and Social Spaces Committee are excited about the South Waterfront Wine and Dine Excursion #1.
The idea is simple: you and your South Waterfront friends and neighbors will meet at the streetcar stop at SW Moody and Gibbs (right next to OHSU’s Center for Health and Healing) at 6:00 pm on February 21st. You’ll get on the next streetcar and ride together to Bay 13 Restaurant in the Pearl District, giving yourself over to pleasant conversation for the entire ride rather than battling traffic and hunting for parking.
At Bay 13, you’ll enjoy contemporary seafood dishes with international influences and a free dessert with your purchase of an entrée. When’s it’s all over, you’ll ride the rails back home. What could be simpler? If you’d like to join in the fun, please RSVP to Michelle Walsh at 503.226.4941. Seating is limited to twenty, so act now! Residents only.

Portland to Milwaukie Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting

South Waterfront Staff — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:19:37 +0000

Transportation and green spaces sure seem to be the hot topic in the South Waterfront lately. Coming up on Thursday there will be a Citizen Advisory Committee meeting that is open to the public to provide input about the Portland to Milwaukie Max route - which will most likely cross the river somewhere near the South Waterfront. This will be interesting to watch and see where exactly the route will lie. Meeting takes place Thursday January 24th, 6-8pm at the SMILE Station (8210 SE 13th Ave). Attached is a PDF of the proposed agenda for this meeting: 24jan08-draft.pdf.

ZIDELL BARGE LAUNCH

South Waterfront Staff — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:34:31 +0000

On Thursday November 15th, 2007 the Zidell Marine Corporation launched the Lovel Briere, a 52,000 barrel, double hull ocean tanker barge. This particular barge is 289 FT by 78 FT by 24FT and will be used to transport various petroleum products up and down the Pacific Coast. Even though the purpose of this vessel is not exactly in line with the sustainable living that is being implemented in South Waterfront, I think we can all appreciate the engineering and architectural feats that are happening here in our own neighborhood. On average Zidell completes one barge every 10 to 14 months, which is rarer than full moons or shooting stars. If you missed the launch last Thursday be sure to check out the gallery for pictures from our local photographer Kent Anderson, otherwise maybe we will see you at next year’s launch party!

Where’d you get those numbers? — Carbon Offsets

South Waterfront Staff — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:42:52 +0000

Carbon offsets express the reduction in CO2 introduced into the environment. According to the Bonneville Environmental Foundation Carbon Calculator, each kWh of energy in Oregon is equal to 0.6527 pounds of CO2. Carbon offsets were calculated by multiplying the energy savings in kWh by .6527 pounds of CO2.

According to the Bonneville Environmental Foundation Carbon Calculator, the average car uses 556 gallons of gas per year and emits 10,833 lbs of CO2.

Lake Oswego Streetcar

South Waterfront Staff — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:35:42 +0000

Originally called the Willamette Shore Trolley, there are currently talks about using the old line to extend the modern streetcar route to Lake Oswego. The idea is that the addition would relieve traffic along Highway 43. City officials and a citizens advisory committee are debating whether or not this is the best solution, a bus line might be more effective, or if anything should be done at all. This is your chance to weigh in, the decision will affect all od us in SWF..

SWF Carpools

South Waterfront Staff — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:53:09 +0000

New infrastructure and technology aren’t always the best solution for traffic and commuting. My wife carpools with co-workers everyday, and saves time, money, and greenhouse gasses in the process. This site (www.carpoolmatchnw.org) is a great resource for matching up with other locals looking for a ride, or a way to use the carpool lane. If you’re already in the loop, use this as a forum to share your experiences; locations, hours, and who plays the best music.

Bike Portland

South Waterfront Staff — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:09:41 +0000

If you know of a better place for biking, I’d like to know about it. One of the best things about Portalnd is it’s love of cycling, whethet it’s on the road, in the mud, or just plain old rolling around town. As you’d expect there are a number of awesome shops in the area. I’ve had a lot of luck with the Bike Gallery, but if you’re looking for a more independent feel, I’ve heard Gateway Bicycle on 119th and Halsey is a well-informed and personal experience. Any other recommendations for stores, routes, or brands should be posted here.