Alan, I'm glad you brought up the quandary between the purpose of urban renewal - which is to revitalize a "blighted" area by selling bonds and then repaying...
I agree with you completely Kris. Affordable housing development should be focused on the neighborhoods where familes are already priced out of the market. If...
I am concerned about the proposed building permit on the Freeway Land property. This was brought up at the LNA meeting last week. I wanted the assoc. to...
These are all good suggestions, Cora, and I will be sure to pass them along to the URAC housing subcommittee for their consideration. I understand they are...
To any interested parties: A special meeting has-been set up to discuss this proposal Monday December 4th. It will be at the BDS offices 1900 sw 4th ave, 4th ...
Wes, At Tuesdays LNA general meeting the topic about the permit for Freeway Land property was brought up in our Land Use Report by Alan, Chair of the Land Use...
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Dewey As I recall the motion I thought I made at the Neighborhood Assoc. meeting was to delay the land use review deadline due to late notice and a illegable...
As the Lents Neighborhood Association Land Use Chair, I wanted to bring everybody up to date regarding Yesterdays meeting. Let me say first of all, that what...
Apparently there is a new dining option coming to Lents.... well, Eastport Plaza. It's called "the Wing Stop" so I assume its focus is going to be hot wings-...
Is anyone missing a cat in the area near Portland YouthBuilders (across 92nd Ave from Lents Park). They currently have a cat in custody that is and is an...
Please give a big hug and thanks both to Wisteria, the Healthy Eating/Living By Desgin team, and all the Food Group volunteers who've put forth great ...
I want to notify and invite the community to be a part of celebrating Pilgrim's ministry, especially over the last 4 years or so, in the Lents Neighborhood....
Lents Neighbors I did attend the Monday afternoon meeting. It was very interesting. BDS seemed to want the permit to move forward. BES had a few questions ....
Here's a link to a recent Oregonian article about a gang of pot smoking kids that have been breaking into NE Portland homes. While it might be a little out of...
good news from the Oregonian on November 29th: City gets $2.7 million for floodplain repairs Portland will receive a $2.7 million grant from the Federal...
Got pot holes? Then read on about Commissioner Adam's new program and call "Patch and Roll" Sam is excited to announce a new program to the public, "Patch and...
Alan & Neighbors: I do not have my thoughts on this issue clearly in my mind. The questions I posted on I love Lents where from before the Monday meeting ...
Neighbors Upon extensive checking, our response is due on Dec. 15th. If any of you have comments Alan needs them as soon as possible. He is assembling the...
Holiday Season Crime Prevention Tips The holidays are a time we visit with friends and family, exchange gifts, set New Year's resolutions, and celebrate the...
Hired Gun Private Attorney Sues and Shuts Down Meth Houses BY MATT DAVIS (Mercury) In July, St. Johns attorney Greg Abbott sat down at the Starbucks on N...
The following are the responces I received from BDS today relating to Wes Wolfes questions. I will be submitting my letter from the LNA as well as any...
I thought this was an interesting post on News4Neighbors about the evil Erik Sten. * Sam Adams - A Beacon Of Light On A Council Of Dark [0]Richard Ellmyer...
Well Hello Again Are any of you getting tired of hearing or reading about Freeway Land? Here is some more interesting info for you. From what I gather this...
There is an alternative for responsible, working parents to receive low-interest auto loans. Ways to Work is a national program that allows qualified working ...
The following is an annoucment regarding the HJ mini mart. Let me know if there are issues I should be aware of so I can pass them on. Thanks, Alan Brzycki I...
I will be making a site visit next week to talk with the surrounding neighbors of this proposed developement. Debra Allen is whom I am coordinating the meeting...