 Portland is proud of its parks and its legacy of preserving open spaces. In fact, it has the highest parks-per-capita ratio of all cities in the United States. Parks and Greenspace planning dates back to the early 20th century when John Charles Olmsted, adopted step-son of Frederick Law Olmsted, prepared his 1903 Report to the Portland Park Board. The report inspired generations of urban greenspace adovocates. In 1995, voters in the Portland metropolitan region passed a regional bond measure to acquire valuable natural areas for fish, wildlife, and people. Ten years later, more than 8,200 acres of ecologically valuable natural areas had been purchased and permanently protected for the public. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
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Courtyard Housing to Get a Boost With Zoning Code Amendments |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2009
CONTACT:
Eric Engstrom
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
503-823-3329
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Courtyard Housing to Get a Boost With Zoning Code Amendments
Portland, Ore. — To promote the development of more courtyard housing within Portland’s neighborhoods, the City is preparing to amend its zoning code to remove provisions that would pose barriers to the design and build of this type of housing.
Portland is promoting courtyard housing as an additional infill housing type that can provide a quality living environment at densities higher than conventional detached housing.
In 2007, Portland invited architects from around the world to share ideas on the design possibilities for housing oriented around shared courtyards. The Courtyard Housing Competition illustrated the range of possible designs for family-oriented housing built around courtyards. Following the competition, the winning designs were analyzed against zoning regulations. This resulted in a list of changes that would allow these designs to be built.
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City of Portland offers grants for recycling and waste prevention |
PRESS RELEASE
March 16, 2009
Contact:
Alicia Polacok, Residential Recycling Outreach,
503-823-7107,
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JoEllen Carothers, Public Relations,
503-823-4165,
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability offers $25,000 in small grants for waste prevention and recycling in Portland
Portland, Ore - Neighborhood, community and nonprofit groups that are committed to recycling and waste prevention can apply for a grant from the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
Groups have the opportunity to support or expand green efforts through the grant. Examples of eligible waste prevention and recycling projects include purchasing durable dishes for offices or events, or buying necessary equipment for a tool library or neighborhood composting area.
The grant's goal is to offer neighborhood, community and nonprofit organizations money for projects or items that will help them overcome barriers to waste prevention and increase recycling while educating the community.
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