PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — North Portland residents rallied on Columbia Boulevard today for immediate legislative action on House Bill 2749, which would allocate $5 million for the engineering design of a new bridge over the railroad cut on Columbia Boulevard
fearing an earthquake or other emergencies would cut the peninsula off and effectively turn the neighborhood into an isolated island
Organizers emphasized the critical need for the new bridge
are at risk of collapsing in even a minor earthquake
the bridges across the railroad cut will fail," stated a rally flyer
highlighting the potential isolation of the neighborhood
The rally urged the Joint Committee on Transportation and the Ways and Means Committee to hold work sessions and hearings to advance the bill
The proposed funding would be directed to the Department of Transportation for distribution to the City of Portland for the bridge design
expressed her concerns: "As soon as we get the big earthquake
these bridges have been inspected and they're expected to fail
And then we're all stuck here in a toxic cloud and no emergency vehicles can get to us."
Concerns were raised about the potential consequences of inaction
and the risk of being trapped in the event of a toxic cloud from the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub
READ ALSO: Seven bodies recovered from Portland waterways since mid-April
A 2020 study commissioned by the Multnomah County Office of Sustainability and the City of Portland Bureau of Emergency Management revealed that the CEI Hub
built before the current understanding of the region's earthquake risk
sits on unstable soil prone to liquefaction and lateral spreading during an earthquake
The study estimated that a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake could result in releases from the CEI Hub's tanks ranging from 94.6 million to 193.7 million gallons
comparable to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill
The average tank at the hub was built in 1954
and potential costs could reach up to $2.6 billion
An earthquake would also affect other nearby infrastructure for fuels and materials
shared her frustration: "I think it's very frustrating that this is such an obvious ask
It's such an obvious request to allow an entire population of the state
of the city with so much industry with working class families
And we're just requesting a small amount of funding in the state's budget to fund 30% design
"We are here to encourage the legislature to move forward House Bill 2749
which is a life and death issue for 20,000 people in the North Peninsula in St
John's Cathedral Park and the Rivergate Industrial Area
We have four bridges that connect us to the rest of Portland all of whom are over 110 years old
They're all going to collapse in even a minor earthquake."
The rally highlighted the urgency of the situation
Lew Frederick, Oregon senator for District 22, was also present at the rally. "We're talking about the fact that this is an emergency path if something takes place. Both earthquake and other things. We have accidents taking place that are not just earthquake, we need to make sure that the people from the peninsula can get off."
"This is one of the key spaces and it's old and it needs to be repaired and it needs to be upgraded so we can actually get people off of this area if something happens. And we have things like earthquakes but we also have fuel tanks on the other side of the river, we have cars and trucks and other things that can take place as well so we need to be looking at this as an emergency place."
The senator said he has been aware of this issue but his colleagues in the legislature were not, and pointed that their awareness and acknowledgment is critical to the cause.
"We have now started to see that we need to be ready for emergencies, and we need to know how to deal with emergencies and make sure that people are safe. That's something that's a bit new to our culture. We have not been doing that for a while, and we're starting to really see that now. These folks see that they're making voices known, and that's the key element."
Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A man was shot and injured in a north Portland neighborhood on Saturday evening, according to a PPB spokesperson.
Just after 6 p.m., police responded to the area of North Woolsey Avenue and North Fessenden Street, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in his leg.
The first officer at the scene applied a tourniquet to his leg and “likely saved his life,” the spokesperson said.
The man was rushed to a nearby hospital by ambulance.
Meanwhile, the suspect had left the area when police arrived and no arrests have been made as of Saturday evening.
This is a developing story and updates will be added as available.
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2025 2 p.m.A long-vacant block on Portland’s North Russell Street and North Williams Avenue
which was once one of the epicenters of a thriving Black community
The corner was razed in the early 1970s as part of an urban renewal project to make way for a hospital expansion that never occurred
The proposed expansion of what was then Emanuel Hospital led to the demolition of more than 300 homes and businesses in the predominantly Black neighborhood
construction will begin on a new development there with an 85-unit apartment building
20 single-family homes and office and retail space for Black-owned businesses
The groundbreaking comes nearly a decade after Legacy Health agreed to hand over the property for development
Legacy Health and then-Mayor Ted Wheeler announced a project to develop the property
the president of the nonprofit behind the project
CEO and founder of the real estate development company
joined OPB’s “Think Out Loud” to discuss the project
EDIT: A provided rendering shows the planned development at North Russell Avenue and North Williams Street
1.7-acre parcel razed in the 1970s as part of an urban renewal project that displaced home and business owners in Northeast Portland
Development plans include 85 affordable units
and a 30,000-square-foot Black Business Hub
1.7-acre lot is being developed into affordable housing – for rent and purchase – and a Black Business Hub is set to be completed in Spring 2027
The lot was razed in the 1970s as part of an urban renewal project that displaced homes and business owners in Northeast Portland
This image from the early 1960s shows the corner of North Williams Street and North Russell Avenue
Courtesy of The Oregon Historical Society (#bb009732)
The vacant lot at North Williams and Russell
is being developed into affordable housing – for rent and purchase – and a Black Business Hub set to be completed in Spring 2027
the city of Portland displaced home and business owners in Northeast Portland
claiming the land was blighted and in need of development
the lot at North Williams and Russell sat vacant for decades
A provided rendering shows the planned development at North Russell Avenue and North Williams Street
1.7-acre razed in the 1970s as part of an urban renewal project that displaced home and business owners in Northeast Portland
20 homes for ownership and a 30,000-square-foot Black Business Hub
Courtesy of Williams & Russell CDC / OPB
A provided rendering shows the planned Black Business Hub
part of a development at North Russell Avenue and North Williams Street
A provided rendering shows the apartment complex
The following are highlights from the conversation edited for length and clarity
What this block meant to Portland’s Black community in the 1940s
Bryson Davis: It was the center of business
the center of the neighborhood … this was the middle of the Black community at the time
Davis: You had a lot of tweaking things and labeling things as blights in ways that diminished people’s property values
underpay them for the value of their property and move them out
And so it was really a tool that you could use to turn a neighborhood that was composed in a way that you didn’t necessarily want it to be composed
and adjust things and move people to other places and then underpay them for the things that you took from them
Davis: [The city and the hospital] came together in the mid 2010s
you were supposed to do something with this land
and you haven’t,” and the arrangement that came to was
“Why don’t we give this property back to the community
Put together a project working group of community members
nonprofit leaders and local activists to figure out what we should put on the property and then go from there.”
What makes this development project different from others
Anyeley Hallová: I think the community is kind of dealing with the trauma that comes with displacement and gentrification
I wanted to make sure that I put together a team that really could serve the community and think of the community’s priorities first and foremost
and I knew not every developer in town was going to be thinking with that mindset and really thinking about Black leaders in the community being a part of this team in all aspects
What community members who had been displaced wanted from this project
Davis: Housing — but people didn’t want just affordable apartments
They wanted some opportunity for ownership … The theme was really wealth creation
because what was taken was really the family wealth of the people who were underpaid and were displaced
Entrepreneurial support was a big key thing and so that had to be a part of the project
And another thing that was really lost was having a central place for people to gather
Hallová: We actually did workshops with potential Black home buyers to really think about the preferences they have for the style of home … We didn’t want to build a project to which the community said
“This is not meeting our needs.” And so we actually changed the whole entire design of the townhomes based on community feedback that we received … We really saw that potential home buyers really want larger homes
They want the feeling of a single family home
even though that’s very hard to make affordable now
So we went away from a more condo-stacked-unit style to individual townhomes
and so we made sure each home had a substantial backyard
So really we took the idea of privacy and single-family-home feeling and put it into a townhouse development
How the Black-owned business hub will work
Hallová: There’s a micro-retail space that we’re going to use for newer retail people
There’s going to be regular-size office space for some businesses
but one of the things that we’re really emphasizing is getting in some of these nonprofits that support minority-owned businesses in there and have a presence
… get help with navigating government systems and things like that
Davis: Because we have the Fair Housing Act
there are legal restrictions on how you can go about selling and renting out homes
which is what we’re using for both the rental and the townhomes that we’ll sell
We’re trying to address the harm of the hospital expansion and that directly connects the people going into the homes to that harm
Bryson Davis and Anyeley Hallová spoke with “Think Out Loud” host Dave Miller
Click play to listen to the full conversation:
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The Auditor’s Office found that the City’s failure to award grants from the Portland International Raceway–North Portland Trust Fund constituted inefficiency and waste
The breakdown of the grant program has denied Raceway-impacted neighborhoods the intended benefits of the Fund.
We recommend that the City award grants from the Fund on an annual basis
We also recommend that Portland Parks & Recreation revise the Fund policy to help ensure that grant program responsibilities are carried out.
The Auditor’s Office operates a Fraud Hotline to receive tips about suspected fraud
An October 2024 tip raised concerns about the Portland International Raceway–North Portland Trust Fund
which is intended to benefit North Portland neighborhoods impacted by the Raceway
has not resumed since the COVID-19 pandemic halted program activity
The tip questioned whether contributions remained in the Fund.
Our Hotline team opened an investigation into the status of the grant program and whether funds had been misused
This report explains the results of the investigation
as well as our recommendations for addressing the issues identified
Portland International Raceway is a City-owned facility operated by Portland Parks & Recreation
City Council established the Portland International Raceway–North Portland Trust Fund in 1989 to help mitigate the Raceway’s negative impacts on adjacent neighborhoods
The Fund uses fees collected from promoters of qualifying racing events to fund small neighborhood improvement grants
past grant recipients have included Vanport Placemaking Project
A 1997 Council Resolution and associated policy assign Fund and grant program duties to Parks and the Office of Community & Civic Life (formerly the Office of Neighborhood Associations)
at least $20,000 per year is expected to be available for grant awards
and the grant-making process should typically be carried out during late fall or early winter each year
The policy allows Fund resources to be allocated to Civic Life for grant administration costs
The policy does not include accountability mechanisms to make sure the bureaus carry out their assigned duties
This could be problematic because Parks and Civic Life are in different service areas and are accountable to different Deputy or Assistant City Administrators
the policy assigns duties to the Commissioner-in-Charge of Parks
a position that no longer exists in Portland’s new form of government
City policy assigns Fund and grant program duties to Portland Parks & Recreation
Our investigation did not find evidence of missing or misused funds.
Parks has collected fees from race promoters in recent years
Records show that $35,000 per year in contributions were added to the Fund in 2019 and 2020
Parks reported that there were no qualifying races during the pandemic
and $70,000 per year was added in 2023 and 2024
The Fund also earned about $6,876 in interest income from 2019 through 2024
Civic Life coordinated the award of small grants from the Fund in 2019 and 2020
Civic Life’s records indicate that approximately $40,373 was paid out to grantees
Some projects were not finished within the award year
so grant funds were distributed through 2023.
Parks paused the grant program until races resumed post-pandemic
Parks said it is a Fund requirement that if no money comes into the Fund and the Fund holds less than $200,000
we found that to be a reasonable interpretation of endowment language included in the policy
the Fund has earned income for the past several years and no additional grants have been awarded.
Parks and Civic Life had begun periodic discussions about re-starting the grant program by July 2023
but Civic Life said it has not had the staff resources needed to perform the work
Civic Life told us it has lost staff and that the employees who historically administered the program have retired or been reassigned
Civic Life also noted its recent focus on restructuring neighborhood offices due to the City’s transition to a new form of government effective January 2025
although Civic Life received about $45,782 in grant administration fees from the Fund between 2020 and 2023
it said the fees do not fully cover the staff time needed to run the grant program.
Inefficiency involves an inability to do something in a well-organized or competent way, and wasteinvolves mismanagement of City resources. According to the Hotline’s administrative rules
both inefficiency and waste must have an “identifiable and material effect,” meaning an important
We found that the City’s failure to re-start the grant program after the pandemic qualifies as inefficiency and waste
Race promoters have contributed to the Fund
but the City has not awarded grants from it
This inefficiency and waste has had an identifiable and material effect on the North Portland neighborhoods that have been impacted by the Raceway but been denied the Fund’s intended benefits.
To carry out the purpose of the Portland International Raceway–North Portland Trust Fund and help ensure that the City is an effective steward of Fund contributions
The Assistant City Administrator and Deputy City Administrator for Vibrant Communities jointly responded to the investigation with a statement agreeing with our recommendations
Parks has assumed responsibility for grant administration and anticipates awarding the first round of grants later this year
The response also outlines plans for improving the grant administration process
evaluating safeguards to prevent future delays
inefficiency or abuse of position via the Hotline
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which is delivered to the City’s mayor and commissioners
It is also released publicly to inform about substantiated Hotline tips
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(KATU) — A driver allegedly involved in a deadly North Portland crash last year appeared in court for the first time Friday
U.S. marshals arrested 41-year-old Stephen Pettefer on Thursday.
Prosecutors say he was speeding and ran a red light and hit another car and a motorcycle in August 2024.
Pettefer pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, assault, reckless driving, and recklessly endangering another person.
President Donald Trump delivers the commencement address at the University of Alabama on Thursday evening.
WATCHHome in North Portland struck by bullets; homeowners say fourth timeby KATU Staff
(KATU) — A North Portland house was the target of a shooting overnight Tuesday
and the homeowners said it was not the first time
It happened in the 7600 block of Johnswood Drive
Portland police said they found numerous bullet strikes at the scene
The family who lives there did not want to be on TV but told KATU it is the fourth time in less than a year that someone shot at their house
One of their neighbors told KATU what he heard when it happened
and it just woke everyone in the house out of sleep
definitely worried about the situation," Barrett Polychronis said
He said he's seen several shootings in the 20-plus years he's lived in that area
The homeowners said they have no idea who wants to shoot up their place or them
N Portland ralliers: ‘We are not a Sacrifice Zone’
— A man was found dead Sunday morning on a grassy area along Interstate 5 in North Portland
Sunday to report someone lying on the ground near the intersection of Flint Avenue and North Tillamook Street
Arriving officers confirmed the person was dead
The medical examiner is confirming the man’s cause of death
Police said they will release his name after family members have been notified of his death
adding that “more information will be released when appropriate.”
and they ask anyone with information to contact Detective Ryan Foote at ryan.foote@police.portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-0781 or Detective Matt Brown at matthew.brown@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0859
by Shelby Slaughter
(KATU) — The Portland Police Bureau is investigating an assault that happened at George Park in North Portland on Monday afternoon
the incident involved an autistic teenager around 4:30 on April 21
Both police and the teenager’s mom told KATU he was confronted while at the park with his friends by a group of teenagers
I'm just like panicking at this point,” the teenager
told KATU about when he said they tried to take his backpack
he was slapped multiple times by one teenager
Officers spoke with Wood and referred the case to PPB’s school liaison officers
A spokesperson for the bureau told KATU they are actively investigating Wood’s case
As a mother you don't ever want your child to go through that
and it kills me because I'm supposed to protect him,” she said through tears
Josephine went on to say since the incident
she hasn’t been able to send her son back to school out of fear for his safety and retaliation
KATU’s Shelby Slaughter did reach out to Portland Public Schools for comment via email and phone and did not directly receive a response to this case
— Portland Fire & Rescue said crews are recovering a body from the Willamette River near Terminal 4 in North Portland
for a potential water rescue near Terminal 4 off North Lombard Road
A Portland Fire spokesperson later confirmed that the person was found deceased near the bank
The recovery operation has been transferred to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office
the Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to confirm the person's identity and cause of death
"There are no immediate statistics available regarding bodies recovered from the river near our terminals
but this is rare," a Port of Portland spokesperson said
This is one of several recent recovery operations on the water in the Portland metro area
KATU reached out to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office for comment
A spokesperson said the recent number of recoveries falls within the expected range
MCSO recovered three bodies from waterways within our jurisdiction over a 12-day period," Deputy John Plock
a public information officer with the sheriff's office said
"These figures are statistically similar and do not currently indicate an unusual spike."
the search crews were looking for a kayaker who went missing at Willamette Falls on April 12
authorities have not confirmed if that person was ever found
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Deputy Plock said several factors contribute to the increased number of recoveries
Increased Water Temperatures: Warmer water accelerates the natural decomposition process
which can cause bodies to rise to the surface more quickly
Increased Water Activity: As the weather improves
more individuals engage in activities on and near the water
This increased presence of people leads to a higher likelihood of previously undiscovered remains being observed and reported
(KATU) — Lawmakers are considering a bill that would address the dangers North Portlanders could face if hit by a major earthquake
"We know that there's going to be a massive earthquake here in the Pacific Northwest
but we know that it's going to happen
Lawmakers say the existing bridges are not enough to withstand a major earthquake
the Joint Committee on Transportation considered a bill that would design a bridge across Columbia Boulevard
Lawmakers presented research showing that an area in North Portland is in danger of liquifying during an earthquake
The concern is what happens to North Portlanders who could be trapped
much of North Portland will be cut off with no way for emergency vehicles to get in or out
We only have one Portland Fire & Rescue station
and so there will be a disruption in the transport of food and other essential supplies,” said Portland City Councilor Sameer Kanal
This is an issue that lawmakers say impacts tens of thousands of people
“The number of people that live in the area that would be cut off and trapped by this
if we were here talking about any one of those cities or towns being completely cut off after a disaster
“We want to be sure that the community is not stranded on the peninsula
The part of North Portland that we were referring to is amongst the most diverse communities in the entire state of Oregon
And they have been left behind a lot,” said Nelson
(KATU) — A driver struck and killed a pedestrian late Monday night in North Portland
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police
Matsunoki Ramen opens new North Portland location
In late 2023, Mayor Wheeler announced the next City of Portland Temporary Alternative Shelter Site (TASS) will be located at 10505 N
This site will include 90 tiny home pods and 70 parking spaces for individuals living in their RV/camper
as all guests are expected to engage with on-site services that will connect them to more permanent housing situations
This shelter is designed to accommodate up to 200 people
This will be the City’s 10th shelter location and managed by the City’s Shelter Services Team. The parcel is owned by the City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services.
Why does this site include parking for RVs
According to the Joint Office for Homeless Services 2022 point in time count
approximately 20% of people living unsheltered identified as living in a vehicle of some sort
We know from our outreach work that many of these individuals were priced out of their homes or faced eviction and opted to live out of a vehicle as their last resort before unsheltered tent camping outside
The total bed capacity across Portland’s system of emergency homeless shelters is around 3,500
Absent a shelter that can accommodate an RV
if someone who is sleeping in an RV needs shelter
they’re required to park their vehicle on the street
leaving their belongings behind at the risk of theft or towing
broken down and not necessarily safe for human habitation
especially when parked on a residential street.
As apparent from the dozens of dilapidated RVs parked along the industrial and residential streets in neighborhoods around the city
there is an urgent need for a space where folks can continue to sleep in their vehicle while storing it safely as they go to work or access services in the community
along with the existing Sunderland RV Safe Park
address a need not currently met by other programs in the homelessness service systems in Portland and serve a substantial subset of Portland’s homeless population
The City is working to choose shelter locations in different geographic areas in Portland
Between all operational City Shelter Services sites
there are three shelters in Southeast Portland
three shelters in North/Northeast Portland
The City has surveyed more than 100 potential properties across Portland over the past two and a half years
each one with pros and cons for potential development as a temporary shelter
This site presented as a strong option for an RV shelter due to its size
I’ve heard there might be contamination on this land
the City would not and will never shelter anyone on a site that wasn’t safe
The City collected samples for testing to gain guidance from DEQ on how to mitigate any possible concerns of contaminants in the soil
and more than 3,000 tires from the property.
DEQ hosted a public meeting to communicate data and decisions around the brownfield development effort at this site.
which guides how the City will safely develop the site while preventing human and environmental exposure
the DEQ Project Manager notified the City that “Approval of the CMMP allows for earthwork and other ground-disturbing activities to begin.”
DEQ provided direction on how to test and then address potential contamination of this site, in order to protect human and environmental health on this site. In late August 2024, the DEQ approved all of the City's plans and actions, allowing this project to move forward safely. Read more about this on the DEQ website.
The City will continue to follow all DEQ guidance and keep the state agency informed of site work to ensure proper caution and procedures are followed
Urban Alchemy
who currently manages three city-sanctioned shelter sites
The organization operates with a strong ethos of giving people a second chance
and their model is well-suited in providing services to this population because many of their staff have survived similar challenges.
Urban Alchemy’s model involves a high staff to guest ratio (1:15) and includes care coordination managers who help individuals with addressing barriers
such things as enrolling in healthcare plans or obtaining a new driver’s license
The portion of the site to be used for shelter will be paved and surrounded by a perimeter fence
The shelter will serve adults (age 18 and older) and no visitors are allowed
There will be a pet area to accommodate guests with dogs
there will be a single point of entry/exit
though emergency vehicles may access separate entrances
and Urban Alchemy teams will conduct walking rounds through the nearby vicinity to engage with neighbors and anyone camping in the area.
Parking spots for RVs/trailers will have electrical hookups
Guests will have access to hygiene stations with bathrooms and showers
At least one meal will be provided every day
There will also be parking for personal vehicles and planned shuttles for those without personal vehicles
When will the site open?The tentative timeline calls for opening the shelter around fall 2024
pending potential construction delays.
N Portland Rd is the next shelter under the City Shelter Services team to open
to fulfill our mandate to provide shelter and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness
we are also excited to build a relationship between the shelter and its neighboring communities.
In October and November, we will host two meetings with neighborhood association leadership, business association leadership, as well as other relevant stakeholders to share our Good Neighbor Commitments and to hear from the community if there is an interest in a Good Neighbor Agreement
representatives from the City Shelter Services Team and Portland Solutions will share the engagement process we have built from our experience managing a portfolio of nine shelters
We will share how the City has successfully established regular
productive communication avenues for nearby community stakeholders
We will also ask for feedback from the community about any specific concerns related directly to the N Portland Rd shelter. After the first meeting
we will put together a follow-up report that details what was discussed in that meeting along with a proposed plan forward
City representatives will present a Good Neighbor Agreement
if there is voiced interest within the stakeholders
informed by City and community stakeholder input. Community stakeholders will have the option to sign the document and join a Community Advisory Committee
where interested parties can productively contribute to the shelter’s success and problem solve around issues if they arise
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the City of Portland hosted a public information meeting on April 30
2024, to share information and answer community questions about the City of Portland's draft Contaminated Media Management Plan, draft Risk Assessment and forthcoming Remedial Action Plan.
2024 to involved stakeholders and neighbors near the development site announcing the upcoming DEQ/City of Portland presentation.
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Senior housing project advancing in North Portland
M Carter Commons will offer 63 affordable housing units for seniors in Portland’s Overlook neighborhood
Construction is expected to wrap up in May 2026
An alteration permit is under review for the Rodeway Inn & Suites at Jantzen Beach
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2025 12:46 a.m.The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is also proposing permanently canceling its license
a process that could take weeks.The Stop N Go Mini Mart seen boarded up on March 7
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission officials issued an emergency suspension to the stop on March 21
immediately halting its beer and wine sales
A convenience store in North Portland that is accused of being a hub of drug activity lost its liquor license Friday
Officials with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission issued an emergency license suspension to the Stop N Go
immediately halting its ability to sell beer and wine
The agency is also proposing permanently cancelling its license
The process for that sanction could take weeks
The sanction only applies to alcohol and does not prevent the Stop N Go
which sits at the corner of North Williams Avenue and North Stanton Street
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Officials with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission have issued an emergency license suspension to the Stop N Go on March 21
The North Portland convenience store is accused of being a hub of drug activity
Courtesy of Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission
The move follows the arrest of store owner Donald Sharma earlier this month
Sharma faces seven felony drug charges — including delivery of cocaine
The Portland Police Bureau arrested Sharma on March 3
following an investigation that started nearly a year ago
The informants told police that Sharma allowed people to buy drugs using EBT cards
stashed drugs for dealers and fenced stolen goods
The Stop N Go has also been a frequent concern of neighbors and visitors of nearby Dawson Park
“We welcome this important next step,” said Laura Fay
co-chair of the Eliot Neighborhood Association
“It’s only the next step in ensuring that Dawson Park becomes the safe
thriving environment that we need it to be.”
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police responded to a shooting just before noon Monday at 8527 St
Louis Avenue and found a woman who had been shot in the lower back
She was taken to Emanuel Hospital and underwent surgery and her condition remains unclear
A neighbor told police that he heard glass breaking and began recording with his phone
He saw a black man about six feet tall and 260 pounds breaking the windows out of a car parked outside the alleged victim's apartment
He and other neighbors said they then heard at least 10 shots being fired
Ring video captured a white Chevy Impala driving away from the scene
Several .40 caliber bullet casings were also recovered from the scene
A KATU photographer at the scene Monday captured several photos of car windows that had been shot out
Police obtained a photo of the suspect and suspect vehicle and matched it to a suspect
Prosecutors say Caldwell's vehicle which matched the one found in the Ring footage was found at his nearby apartment
Police then followed Caldwell as he drove away and pulled him over during a traffic stop
Police say Caldwell peacefully surrendered and then asked for an attorney but said police could search his car and his apartment
Officers found a firearm holster in the microwave and said they also found a
40 caliber handgun in plain view in his vehicle
Caldwell has several felony convictions including unlawful use of a weapon convictions in 2017 and unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm constituting domestic violence in 2014
It remains unclear if he knew the alleged victim
The motive for the shooting also is unknown at this time
Media Contacts: Gabriel Mathews, Portland Housing Bureau, 503-865-6867gabriel.mathews@portlandoregon.gov
Emily Green, Metro, 541-653-0196emily.green@oregonmetro.gov
PORTLAND, Ore. – At the prominent intersection of North Alberta St. and Williams Ave. in Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood, builders will soon break ground on the Strong property, the newest addition to the Alberta Alive series of affordable housing developments
These communities are subject to Portland’s N/NE Preference Policy
which aims to address the harmful impacts of urban renewal
eminent domain and historical inequitable housing practices in North and Northeast Portland
local elected leaders from Metro and the City of Portland will join other project partners to celebrate the kickoff of development on the property
which was purchased from the Strong family
“This is what housing justice looks like,” Metro Councilor Mary Nolan said
the Metro affordable housing bond is available to help fund this project
which seeks to mitigate the harmful impacts of gentrification
The Strong property will enable Black families with deep roots in this now highly resourced and high-rent neighborhood to move back in and thrive here for years to come.”
“As we near the 10th anniversary of PHB's N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy
we are deeply grateful to support another Alberta Alive project in order to help address the City’s detrimental urban renewal practices from decades past,” PHB Equity & Business Operations Manager Leslie Goodlow said
PHB has helped to develop over 560 affordable rental units in this area that are subject to our nationally-recognized N/NE Preference Policy
and the Strong property development will build on our legacy of supporting Black families in returning to this neighborhood.”
this property will be co-owned and developed by Community Development Partners and Self Enhancement
which will provide culturally responsive resident services at the building once it’s complete
Preference will be given to applicants with historical ties to the neighborhood
and those who are at risk of displacement or who have already been displaced from the area
Incomes are limited to less than 30% and 60% of the area median income
This 75-apartment complex is being funded through a mix of public and private funding
including $3.15 million from the voter-approved Metro affordable housing bond
Metro bond-funded affordable homes either open or in production across the city
Parking: Event parking will be available at a lot located across the street from the Human Services Department at 30 N Webster St
Photos will be available upon request following the event
Metro collaborates with local cities and counties to implement these local solutions to address a homelessness crisis affecting all communities across greater Portland.
ABOUT PORTLAND HOUSING BUREAU: Guided by a vision that all Portlanders should have equitable access to affordable housing and to the opportunities that a safe
the Portland Housing Bureau leads housing policy for the City of Portland and administrates programs to produce affordable rental housing
expand homeownership and stabilize homeowners
and regulate and assist tenants and landlords in the rental housing market
PHB has in recent years overseen the $258 million Portland Housing Bond
and the City’s $211 million allocation of the Metro Affordable Housing Bond to produce nearly 4,000 affordable homes
(KATU) — North Portland is set to welcome a new community as WeShine
launches its third village to support individuals experiencing homelessness
said they serve the underserved segments of the population
"who tend to fall through the cracks and not feel welcome or safe at larger villages or congregate shelters."
The initiative prioritizes adults aged 45 and older with physical disabilities
particularly those of marginalized communities
The village is expected to receive its certificate of occupancy by the end of this month
Village Manager Favoure Miller explained the role
"So basically it's like from start to finish
making sure that you get interview the potential villagers coming in with the other people
making sure that all of the pods are furnished correctly
they have the things that they need." Miller said
"And then what I do is I help manage and take care of the staff that do the case management here for our villagers
and then we'll have two case managers
and when they need help with case managing
I'll go ahead and step in and then help manage that kind of stuff."
Favoure said the type of things that need management on the daily will be mainly keeping it safe
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allowing occupants to stay for up to two years
"This is transitional shelter so people can stay up to two years while they work on stabilizing their lives
getting mental health or treatment services
getting their health stabilized and taken care of
getting ready either to be employed or applying for Social Security or SSI benefits," McManus said
Representative of Oregon's 44th Congressional District
and we're transitioning people out of tents and into permanent shelter
which I think most folks around here really do support
This model is one in which the units are fenced in
so I'm confident that this will be something that the neighbors welcome," Rep
and more are at risk of homelessness due to poverty and alck of support networks
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Design and environmental clearances have been completed on the Active Transportation Corridor (federally funded) project
The low-bid process to select a contractor will begin in Spring 2025
with construction beginning in late summer or fall 2025
PBOT hosted two virtual webinar-style walkthroughs of the 100% plans at the end of January 2025
Links to the recordings are now available:
Updated design visuals and full corridor map are now available to view
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is designing improvements for people walking
This project will add 3 new miles of protected bikeway on N Willamette Blvd
connecting to existing facilities on N Rosa Parks Way
to create a continuous 5-mile connection from St Johns & Cathedral Park to NE MLK Jr Blvd
this project will add new pedestrian crossings
and improve access to transit for TriMet Line 44
This project is funded in part by Metro’s Regional Flexible Funds grant for Active Transportation and is tentatively slated to begin construction in 2025.
Please note that the schedule below is tentative and will be periodically updated as design progresses.
Protected bike lanes create a physically separate facility for bicyclists within the same right-of-way as general vehicle traffic
These facilities are some of the safest infrastructure options for cyclists since they reduce potential conflicts between bicyclists and other transportation modes
most on-street parking along N Willamette Blvd between N Richmond and N Rosa Parks Way will be removed to provide adequate space for a world-class
there are few improved crossings along N Willamette Blvd
This project will build on citywide policy and guidance outlined in the PedPDX Plan and Vision Zero Strategy to add new
frequently spaced pedestrian crossings along the entire stretch of the corridor
The highest level of investment will focus on crossings with bus stops that are identified on the Safe Routes to School network
and at the intersection of existing and future bikeways
We have heard time and time again about excessive vehicle speeds along N Willamette Blvd
In addition to reducing the speed limit along the entire corridor from 30mph to 25mph ahead of project delivery
PBOT plans to add fire-friendly speed cushions to the entire project footprint (N Richmond Avenue to N Rosa Parks Way).
PBOT is implementing new and improved bus stops on transit routes with bicycle facilities
The bus stops along N Willamette Blvd will be improved through this process
and N Woolsey Ave will be upgraded with ADA accessible platforms that bicyclists can bike behind
eliminating the potential conflict between buses and bikes
Other bus stops along the route will be upgraded with ADA compliant concrete pads in the furnishing zone so that people using mobility devices can more easily get on and off buses
Some bus stops may be eligible for upgrades
To provide safe and comfortable bike lanes on Willamette Blvd that meet our guidelines
PBOT plans to remove nearly all the on-street parking space on N Willamette Blvd from Rosa Parks Way to Richmond Ave as part of this project
The only exception will be the parking cut-out on the south side of N Willamette Blvd from Portsmouth Ave to Van Houten Ave adjacent to the University of Portland
To assess the impacts of this parking removal
PBOT conducted a parking occupancy study looking at N Willamette Blvd as well as surrounding blocks in either direction
The parking study indicates that the number of cars currently parking along Willamette Blvd can be easily accommodated on the side streets on the adjacent blocks
there is substantial spare on-street parking capacity on the closest streets to Willamette Blvd
This means most residents on Willamette Blvd will only need to park roughly one block further away than they are accustomed to currently
We also found that off-street parking is plentiful along N Willamette Blvd
Nearly all properties have access to off-street parking via driveways or alleys
and it appears much of this space is under-utilized
While we recognize some residents may prefer to use on-street parking for convenience
the presence of so much off-street parking means that removal of on-street parking has less of a negative impact on affected properties
Recognizing that on-street parking may be needed for people with disabilities without off-street parking
the project team will consider parking cut-outs in the furnishing zone in the following limited circumstances:
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Ballots can be delivered to any Oregon Official Ballot Drop Site until 8:00 PM on Election Day
Voters who are in line at 8:00 PM may drop off their ballot
Google map of Official Ballot Drop Sites in Multnomah County
Oregon Drop Box Locator - statewide Official Drop Box locator provided by the Oregon Secretary of State's office
Information on unofficial drop boxes
Multnomah County Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building: 24-hour Official Ballot Drop Site is a slot available to pedestrians on the north side of the building as well as a drive-up Official Ballot Drop Box located on both SE 11th Ave
Voters may use the elections office to vote at any time during the voting period
Address:Multnomah County Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building1040 SE Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97214 (see map)Phone: 503-988-VOTE (8683) | Fax: 503-988-3719 | 711 (Oregon Relay Service)
Gresham Voting Center Express: There is an Official Ballot Drop Box located inside the Voting Center Express on the first floor of the Multnomah County East Building
The Voting Center Express is only available during Voting Center Express open hours
You will need to park and walk inside to deposit your ballot
The nearest 24-hour Official Ballot Drop Box is at the Gresham Library at 385 NW Miller Ave
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They include all Multnomah County Library locations
Ballots will be picked up from library locations and Official Ballot Drop Sites on a regular schedule
Please note: the Official Ballot Drop Sites at six library locations have changed due to voter approved library construction projects
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Dan Ryan and Council President Elena Pirtle-Guiney speak to community members in the Brian Doyle Auditorium April 7
Newly elected District 2 City Councilors Sameer Kanal, Dan Ryan and Council President Elena Pirtle-Guiney visited campus on Monday
to discuss their objectives for the upcoming term and respond to campus and Portland community members' concerns
The panel was hosted by Anne Santiago, the Dundon-Berchtold faculty fellow for constructive dialogue and a professor of political science and global affairs, in partnership with Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN)
Held in the Brian Doyle Auditorium, the event marked the council members' first visit to The Bluff following the city’s transition from a commission form of government
the city council is divided into four districts
The council’s focus is now on developing laws and policies instead of their previous role as bureau managers
While Portland Mayor Keith Wilson can set the city’s agenda
it is the city council members who collaborate to fund and implement those initiatives
the city councilors together have more power than the mayor does,” Santiago said
we haven't had a dedicated set of city council members representing North Portland
so that’s [one] reason we wanted to bring them to campus.”
the event was organized to bridge the gap between the city government and students and increase civic discourse among the community
President Kelly has said [that] we want to be the university in and for Portland,” Santiago said
“I feel like this is one step in the direction of getting us to know who represents us and then get them to know us.”
Community members listen to the councilors disuss their term goals in the Brian Doyle Auditorium
students and Portland community members alike filled the seats of the auditorium
Prior to opening the floor for attendees' questions
the councilors briefly introduced their goals for their terms
expressed gratitude for the city he grew up in and discussed methods he hopes to implement to improve its reputation
“We need to spend more time grounding ourselves in what success looks like based on data [and] community feedback
and less on trying to find the latest policy that just might pass for the sake of passing,” Ryan said
“We have to spend more time being honest about the fundamental problems in our hometown and then taking a long time to discuss the complexity of how to get to a solution.”
Council President Pirtle-Guiney shared some of the tangible ways the newly formed team of 12 council members and the mayor have begun making changes in the last 100 days in office, such as launching committees for the first time
There are 8 committees dedicated to recommending legislation in areas such as homelessness
During the panel, city councilors commented on a variety of community concerns, including rising fears about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids
In regards to ongoing homelessness in Portland, Pirtle-Guiney spoke about Portland Street Response
a city-funded de-escalation program that assists people experiencing mental and behavioral health crises in Portland
disagreement with Multnomah County officials can make it difficult to reach a “joint strategy.” She hopes solutions can be reached through open communication between the city and county
“The more we are honest with each other about [our] priorities
the more we can find a path that uses our limited resources effectively and also provides clear answers for the folks who are affected by our policies,” Pirtle-Guiney said
a senior political science and economics major
asked the councilors for specific opportunities for students to collaborate with council members outside of this event
“UP students are really passionate about advocacy
and just like the greater North Portland area
we really care about our community here,” Vasquez said
While the councilor’s offices do offer internships, which are listed on their website
Ryan encourages students to get involved in their university community before entering the political sphere
A UP student asks a question during the panel
“I wish people were also considering volunteering at an organization that really makes your heart sing,” Ryan said
“Get on the ground and experience what's really so
and you're planted at a wonderful place right now.”
local community members beyond The Bluff came eager to hear about the newly elected councilors’ progress
decided to attend the event after reading about it in Kanal’s informational newsletters
Common appreciated how the councilors addressed the struggles that they were facing while navigating a new form of government
“I enjoyed the transparency between the three of them,” Common said
“You can tell that they're not all on the same page
and it’s kind of nice to see being closer to the government.”
Kalena O’Connell is a News Reporter for The Beacon. She can be reached at oconnell27@up.edu
Kaylee Monahan is a News Reporter for The Beacon. She can be reached at monahan26@up.edu
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(KATU) — A 16-year-old is in critical condition following a shooting early Sunday morning in the 6700 block of N
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where they found the boy lying near a vehicle
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Officers administered medical aid until emergency medical services arrived
The victim was then transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries
Major Crimes Detectives have been notified and are actively investigating the incident
The teen's family started a GoFundMe to help with his recovery costs
The investigation is ongoing and this article will be updated as soon as new information is revealed
Multnomah County Library’s newly renovated North Portland branch includes a Black Cultural Center decorated with art from local artists Sadé DuBoise, Melanie Stevens and Kayin Talton Davis.
The Black Cultural Center boasts three significant art pieces as part of the library’s approximately 1,500-square-foot expansion
The entryway into the space and along the stairwell features a photo collage mural by Talton Davis
and a mural embedded into glass by DuBoise dominating the space
Local muralist DuBoise created a permanent glass artwork on the west wall of the Black Cultural Center
DuBoise created the piece through sessions with the community to provide input as she developed the work that would live in the space
The result is a 12-foot tall and 16-foot wide blue celestial mural with a young girl at its center
The piece is a development of what was initially a 2D work by DuBoise
the hands of the girl in the mural display transparent fingernails that give patrons a peek outside
The mural is meant to evoke a deep sense of connection
“I want viewers to feel inspired to imagine beyond the present
and to know that their stories are not only valued but essential,” DuBoise said
part of the mural takes you onto the new outdoor deck
and patrons can see the neighboring Jefferson High School from the space
she spent her childhood reading fiction and art books
DuBoise also credits her grandmother with introducing her to stained glass art and as someone who nurtured her creativity and artistic exploration
and to know that their stories are not only valued but essential." — Sadé DuBoise
feels like a tribute to her and the artistic foundation she helped me build,” DuBoise said
“Her passing has made me reflect even more on the bigger meaning of creating something permanent — a legacy that will endure
just as her influence on me will always remain.”
DuBoise’s process was partly informed by community engagement sessions, where the inspiration for the Adinkra symbols originated, forming the mural’s constellations. In collaboration with the Regional Arts and Culture Council, or RACC
DuBoise’s piece was digitized and reproduced on the glass
creating a permanent art fixture in the cultural center
“This artwork isn’t just mine; it belongs to everyone who sees themselves reflected in it and to those who helped shape its vision through our collaborative community engagement,” DuBoise said
She sees the themes of Afrofuturism in her work as a way to honor the past while envisioning expansive futures for Black people
“This piece reflects that by merging traditional African symbolism with a cosmic
You may recognize DuBoise’s work from the Portland Art Museum’s 2023 Black Artists of Oregon Exhibition, where her piece, “The Collective Mourn” was shown
Another piece adorning the center is a wood-relief sculpture by Stevens
Built into the interior windowsill facing North Commercial Avenue
the piece depicts portraits of four forebearers of the Afrofuturist literary movement: Octavia E
Stevens is a printmaker and graphic novelist
a mural adorns the library’s staircase and an entryway into the center
Using archival images of the Black community in North Portland and Afrofuturist themes in gold leaf
combining the historical significance of North Portland’s communities with celestial colors and themes
The images integrated into the piece depict a slice of everyday life in North Portland
Artist Talton Davis also reflected on childhood memories at the North Portland library
where she still attends lectures and events as an adult
Talton Davis said her choice to use archival photos of Black Portlanders came from an intention to allow viewers to see themselves in her artwork
“Using photographs really helps people to connect with it
especially for something that’s been in community for decades and generations,” Talton Davis said
One photo depicts young boys playing at the Peninsula Pool
and Talton Davis imagines they also occupied space at the library at some point
“It’s part of the historic Black community here of upper Albina
and so (I’m) thinking about it in that context and making sure that we have that representation as time marches forward.”
her work’s core is representation and an opportunity to inspire someone else
“While representation can exist in a private space
where better than loudly and publicly?” Talton Davis said
You can also find Talton Davis’ recent work on display in the Portland Building
“We’ve Been Here,” highlights Black women of the Northwest
acknowledging their contributions and long and significant history in the region
The North Portland branch is situated in the historic Albina Neighborhood
Albina was once a thriving neighborhood for Black communities
urban renewal and eminent domain have pushed out many Black residents
efforts are being made to share the neighborhood’s history and restore opportunities for Black residents
The library’s renovations were executed with the cultural significance of the neighborhood in mind
the library worked with the design teams LEVER Architecture and Noll & Tam Architects to gather feedback from the community
they engaged over 3,500 people to inform their design decisions
Community member votes determined the blue hues inspired by Afrofuturism
and local teens participated in the Youth Opportunity Design Approach
a paid program bringing together the project’s architects
youth librarians and teen patrons to share their insights on what would make the library an enjoyable place for them
the renovated library has much to offer patrons
Upgrades include an early learning and play space for children
the reopening was highly anticipated by community members
You can visit the North Portland library at 512 N
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Police used a tourniquet to help save a man who was shot in the leg in North Portland on Saturday night.
The shooting was reported at about 6 p.m. near North Woolsey Avenue and Fessenden Street, just east of McCoy Park.
Arriving officers found a man shot in the leg. They put on a tourniquet and “likely saved his life,” a Portland Police spokesperson said. The man was then taken to a hospital in an ambulance.
The shooter had fled by the time the suspect arrived.
Police closed the area to investigate the shooting.
NORTH PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Community members in North Portland raised concerns about increasing criminal activity in the metro area.
During a town hall meeting on Saturday, residents gathered to discuss pressing issues such as homelessness, parking, and the city's budget.
A significant topic of discussion was the proposed plan to open a bottle drop facility in the St. Johns neighborhood, which has been associated with criminal activity in other areas like downtown.
Last year, the proposal to open the facility faced strong opposition from hundreds of residents. At the meeting, Portland City Council members Sameer Kanal and Elana Pirtle-Guiney addressed the crowd, explaining that the city is collaborating with the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative on the project.
Council members were questioned about the city's policy of giving a 72-hour notice for the camping ban. Kanal responded, "We would ask, where do you want these folks to go? The answer can't be away. You have to have a place for people to go and some of the time we are coming up with the place and some of the time the person is coming up with the next place to go. And that's part of the reason we have the 72 hours."
In the past, businesses in the area have suffered hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages due to crime, leading to numerous empty storefronts in St. Johns. In response, council members are considering implementing a vacant property tax on buildings with empty storefronts.
The city council continues to explore solutions, and further developments are expected.
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(KATU) — Portland Police are on the scene of a shooting in north Portland
Officers were dispatched on the report of a shooting just before 11:30 a.m
“She was transported to the hospital with what are likely non-life-threatening injuries,” PPB’s Mike Benner told KATU News
The suspect left the area before the police arrived
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portland Police at crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 25-30038.
2025 9:44 p.m.The company is consolidating facilities across the country and boosting the use of automationA well-known employer in Portland is shedding hundreds of jobs
The United Parcel Service is cutting 244 workers from its shipping hub in North Portland starting May 30
according to a notice filed with the state Friday
The UPS building on Swan Island will also close temporarily starting in July
“There are 916 hourly employees assigned to this facility
but only 244 inside manual workers are expected to experience an employment loss as a result of this closure,” Lori Cruz
UPS human resources business partner director
“UPS will attempt to mitigate this impact by offering work to affected employees in other positions where possible.”
FILE - A UPS driver prepares to deliver packages in Baltimore
UPS will cut more than 200 workers as it temporarily closes its North Portland shipping hub for upgrades (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
Worldwide, UPS employs more than 450,000 workers and operates in over 200 countries. In 2024, the company reported a $5.8 billion profit
UPS also cut staff last year. In April 2024 the shipping giant closed its North Portland sorting warehouse
In the process it cut 312 part-time employees and 19 full-time workers
according to the company’s notice to the state
In February, state data shows Oregon’s workforce totaled just over 2 million people
The unemployment rate is a relatively low 4.5%
however that’s the highest rate Oregon has seen since August 2021
On Thursday, state officials also received notice that software company Adobe is closing its office in Southwest Portland
Employees will be offered the opportunity to relocate
but the closure could result in more than 40 layoffs
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Portland firefighters were called out to fire at a warehousein the 6100 block of NE Lombard Street just after 9 a.m
(KATU) — Authorities are working to determine the cause of a three-alarm fire that broke out at a warehouse in North Portland
Portland firefighters were called out to fire at a warehouse in the 6100 block of NE Lombard Street just after 9 a.m
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Crews reported seeing heavy smoke pouring from the building when they arrived
Firefighters spoke with warehouse employees and determined that everyone made it out safely
Crews located the fire burning near the center of the warehouse
surrounded by materials and equipment fueling the flames
The inside of the warehouse was extremely hot
firefighters were able to control the fire and extinguish it
Commissioner Dan Ryan has directed Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) to make improvements to University Park, Columbia Park, and Columbia Park Annex. The improvements will cost $3.6 million, and will be paid for by Parks System Development Charges (SDCs)
Important Note: PP&R does not have funding to support every amenity option listed in the survey
PP&R will prioritize community needs and balance new amenities with the available funding to best serve North Portlanders
University Park, which is just over 11 acres, is located on N. Alaska St and surrounds PP&R's Charles Jordan Community Center. The park's neighbors include Rosa Parks Elementary School and Regence Boys & Girls Club
which are both important partners serving the Portsmouth neighborhood
Serving as the primary field for the North Portland Little League Organization
University Park is home to PP&R's only baseball and softball field with lights (outside of the Delta Park Sports Complex)
PP&R conducted a digital survey to hear community priorities around the North Portland Parks Improvements and the Northgate Park Rugby Field relocation site
Our survey participants recognize there are many amenities that would help PP&R better serve North Portland communities
Based on significant community feedback from North Portlanders (from survey demographic information and survey collector link data)
PP&R was urged to invest heavily in the diverse and densely populated University Park neighborhood
Amenities added at University Park would have a greater impact based on proximity to Rosa Parks (preschool to 5th grade) Elementary School
and several hundred federally subsidized housing units within a half mile of University Park
Artificial turf infield visuals courtesy of North Portland Little League's University Park Diamond Field Project
Over 800 community members responded to our online survey
Respondents from both the University Park group and the Columbia Park and Columbia Park Annex group overwhelmingly chose the “Active Recreation” amenities category over “General Improvements” and “Passive Recreation.”