Clean energy solutions are on the way to the University of Portland in the form of a Focus the Nation clean energy forum on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The forum is free and open to the public.
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NECN Land Use Meeting
The NECN Land Use and Transportation Committee meets Wednesday, February 23rd at 7:00pm at the NECN Office.
A key event the LUTC is planning right now is a Public Forum on the Columbia River Crossing with your Elected Officials. While government officials are still being confirmed, please save the date of Monday, March 7th, 7:00 – 9:00pm at Concordia University . This forum will give Neighborhood Associations and other community members a chance to state their perspective on the planning of the CRC project, and hear responses from your representatives. We encourage joining together with your own Neighborhood Association, or even your Association’s Land Use and Transportation Committee to help craft a statement. This event is co-sponsored by the Concordia Neighborhood Association and NECN. If you have questions about the CRC proposal, or how you can participate please email LUTC@NECoalition.org or call the LUTC support staff at 503-823-4223.
Metro Seeks Input on Public Policy
A new online tool, developed by Metro, will help engage more citizens across the region and gather public opinion to inform policymaking decisions. The tool is called Opt In, and the goal is to create a timely and cost-effective way for the region’s residents to provide input into decisions affecting them and their communities. Opt In seeks to engage a broad and diverse range of individuals throughout our region, including populations who are not always engaged through other forms of public outreach. Opt In uses an effective model used by many private-sector companies to more efficiently gather input and inform decisions. Continue reading
Step it Up Career Club Enrolling Now
Step It Up, Inc. has a NEW Career Club starting in March at the Lloyd Center mall in NE Portland. Step It Up, Inc. provides youth with career knowledge, experiential learning and continuous support to help them transform their futures. To help support our teens, SIU is excited to be starting an
after-school Career Club, where youth can come improve their writing skills, communication skills, learn about personal finances, learn about their talents and strengths, and explore the many different career opportunities.
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NECN Safety and Liveability Team to Meet Feb 21st.
From NECN:
The Northeast Coalition of Neighborhood’s Safety and Livabilty Team (SALT) meets Monday, February 21st at 6:30pm at the NECN Office.
SALT’s inaugural roundtable, Sharing the Road: People on the Move, held on January 31st, proved to be a success with 30 neighborhood leaders and transportation activists listening to presentations from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, Willamette Pedestrian Coalition, and the City of Portland’s Bureau of Transportation. Watch the SALT webpage to see more committee activities.