 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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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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Bureau of Development Services Announces Spring Schedule for Landlord Training |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2009
Contact: Crystle Cowen, Neighborhood Inspections 503.823.7324
Today, the City of Portland, Bureau of Development Services, announced its spring 2009 Landlord Training Program. The classes work to build on a foundation of partnership between property owners, tenants, and City agencies to create safe communities and residences.
The classes are offered free of charge. At the end of each session, attendees are provided with a certificate that can be used for eight hours of real estate continuing education credit. Attendance also is required for the Enhanced Safety Properties Program through the Portland Police Bureau and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement's Crime Prevention Program.
The Bureau of Development Services partners with the Portland Police Bureau and other City offices to provide current, effective information on property management to ensure safe, crime free rental properties. Presentations are made by Housing Inspectors, Crime Prevention Specialists, and Police Bureau Neighborhood Response Team Officers. These City staff are also available at the training to answer attendee's questions. Useful information from other City bureaus, government agencies, and non-profits with an interest in the rental industry is on hand for attendees in the lobby of the training.
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