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Correction: The prior e-mail had the wrong date for February's upcoming meeting. It is February 8th at 7pm in the Bridlemile Elementary Staff Room. We hope to see you there!
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February General Meeting Agenda
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Tired of the winter weather? Come join some of your neighbors at out upcoming meeting this Wednesday, February 8th at 7pm in the Bridlemile Elementary Staff Room for our next general meeting. There are four presentations/discussions on the agenda:
- Becky Tillson from the Bureau of Environmental Services will present proposals to address concerns that have been raised over the prior year with the swales that were installed on SW Hamilton between 47th Ave and 45th Ave and also around 41st Ave. This will provide an opportunity to give feedback while plans are still being developed.
- Rich Newlands from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be providing an introduction to SW in Motion (SWIM) which is the active transportation implementation strategy for this section of Portland. To learn more about this process please visit https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/72017.
- Don Baack from SW Trails will be looking to identify routes for future trail development through Bridlemile. Given the lack of shoulders and sidewalks in our neighborhood urban trails provide the most effective routes to get around the neighborhood.
- Jamie Strohecker will be providing a brief update on the Bridlemile Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET). These volunteers engage in ongoing training to help respond to natural disasters and emergency situations. Learn more about getting involved by attending our meeting next week.
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This whirl was installed last week in Albert Kelly Park (photo courtesy Mark Ross, PP&R) |
Come meet the newest addition at Albert Kelly Park
After a long wait staff at Portland Parks & Recreation completed installation of a new whirl at Albert Kelly Park last week. The original whirl tested positive for lead paint contamination as part of the Lead Paint Control program. We are still working to secure a replacement for the slide that was also removed due to the same issue, if you would like to help with this effort please contact us at
bridlemilenaboard@swni.org.
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Pedestrian Safety Update - Action Needed!
PBOT is soliciting feedback to determine which projects should receive funds from Transportation System Development Charges (TSDCs). TSDCs are the fees developers pay to accommodate growth and improve all modes of transportation including: walking, biking, driving and transit.
To participate in the survey by the February 28th deadline please follow these easy steps:
- Go to http://openhouse.jla.us.com/pbot-tsdc
- Click on item #3 Potential Projects
- Click on the Project Map tab and explore the projects you are interested in
- Click on the QUESTIONS tab and complete the survey (including the 2nd part where they collect your name, etc)
There are three projects in Bridlemile that currently have a high ranking and need your help to maintain this position:
- Bridlemile Ped/Bike Improvements, Phase 1 - Construct a pedestrian walkway, bicycle facilities, and crossing improvements [on Hamilton and Shattuck].
- SW Dosch Rd Interim Safety Improvements - Construct an enhanced shoulder to improve safety for all modes.
- Bridlemile Ped/Bike Improvements, Phase 2 - Construct a pedestrian walkway, bicycle facilities, and crossing improvements [on Hamilton and Shattuck].
Funding still needs to be allocated to these projects. SWIM, which is being discussed at our upcoming meeting on Wednesday, is the planning process that will be developing a near term (5-10 year) implementation strategy for active transportation projects in Southwest Portland. We are developing an action plan to include our pedestrian safety projects into this plan as well.
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Better Housing by Design Public Workshop
Saturday, February 25, 2017, 10 a.m. - noon
(doors open at
9:45 a.m.)
Portland Community College Southeast, Community Hall Annex (see
campus map)
SE Division Street and SE 82nd
Avenue
The Better Housing by Design team has spent the last few months researching and assessing what and where the problems are in Portland's multi-dwelling zones. This work is summarized in the
BHD Assessment Report. Now it's time to share some of what we found and ask community members - whether you live in, are neighbors, or help create multi-family housing - for feedback on how we can best improve the design of multi-family development through the zoning code. Topics the project will address include:
- Open space and other elements that support healthy living for residents,
- Design that integrates with neighborhood characteristics,
- Incentives for affordable housing and accessible units, and
- Creation of new street and pedestrian connections in areas that lack them, such as East Portland, so that residents can safely and easily reach local destinations.
You're invited to a public workshop where we'll have several activities that will get at the heart of these topics. The public workshop will include a presentation and small-group discussions. Participants will be able to learn more about the project, process and timeline, and provide feedback on the project's initial concepts.
Visit: www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/betterhousing
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Fanno Creek Culvert Replacement at SW 45th Ave Update
Environmental Services will be constructing a project to replace an aging culvert on Fanno Creek at SW 45th Avenue. The new larger culvert will improve stream flow and allow fish to pass through. Two green street planters will also be constructed along SW 45th to capture and filter stormwater runoff before it flows into Fanno Creek. The restoration work and fish passage will continue Environmental Services efforts to improve conditions in Fanno Creek.
In preparation for construction this summer, Crews will begin clearing shrubs and removing
17 trees within the project area prior to April 15th in order to reduce the likelihood of disturbing any birds from nesting in the construction area. The project area will be replanted with native trees and shrubs after construction.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Go to
www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/SW45thCulvert. To receive email updates for the project, send an email to
Debbie.Caselton@portlandoregon.gov with "SW 45th" in the subject line.
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Join us at our monthly meetings located in the Bridlemile Elementary Staff Lounge
4300 SW 47th Dr., Portland, OR 97221 (
map) at 7pm
Board meetings are the
first
Wednesday and
General meetings are the
second
Wednesday of the month during the school year.
Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.
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