More than 300 new affordable homes are underway across greater Portland
Helping the Mother of all Portland Food Cart Pods
The Portland Food Cart scene is an essential part of our community. The downtown pod on SW Alder and 10th is “the oldest and largest food cart pod in Portland and sometimes referred to as the “MotherPod.” This pod alone is home to 40 food carts, employing anywhere between 200 - 300 people, many of whom are people of color and immigrants.”
As you no doubt have heard, it’s being displaced to make way for a new development. This Go Fund Me is raising funds to help these local entrepreneurs find a permanent home in “The Culinary Corridor,” which has been proposed for SW 9th Ave. between Director Park and O’Bryant Park.”
To read more about The Culinary Corridor and the plan to find a permanent home for this beloved pod, you can check out this Friends of The Green Loop site and read all about their plan to build a “transformative urban trail that would connect businesses and residents to Portland.”
Summer Home Maintenance Tips
Summer is in full swing (although in Portland at the moment you’d never know it!) As temperatures increase and your home heats up, keeping your home and garden happy can be challenging and impact your bills as well…
Click here to read about “19 Vital Home Maintenance Tasks & Savings Tips To Do For Summer” that will reduce various costs of your home over the summer and into the future.
Power to The People: Black Panther Party Legacy Tour of Albina
This event is part of THE VANPORT MOSAIC FESTIVAL 2019, (May 21-June 5) It’s “two weeks of memory activism opportunities to explore the many silenced histories that surround us through screenings, tours, performances, exhibits and dialogues.” I helped volunteer with this tour last year and this was a highlight of the festival for me. I’ll be volunteering again this year on this tour. Tickets still available, if you’d like to join me and learn about Portland history ...
Join Kent Ford, founder of Portland's chapter of the '60s-era black empowerment organization, for a walking tour in NE Portland. Listen to his personal memories of revolutionary activism and community service, and be inspired for today’s fight for change.
A walking tour map/educational resource designed by Paste In Place will be available by donation on site.
Start: Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
End: Matt Dishman Center
* Recommended: car-pooling or biking between historical stops
Tue, May 28, 1-3pm
Tickets: $10
RSVP recommended
Made possible by Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods.
Event: Getting Your House Ready For "The Big One"
Earthquake Preparedness Class!!
Come to the Architectural Heritage Center’s discussion coming up on May 11 from 10am-12pm.
“The Pacific Northwest and the Portland area face the threat of impending earthquakes. This program examines what Portland-area homeowners can do to increase the chance that their houses will survive. Dr. Scott Burns, retired professor of geology at Portland State University and international speaker, will explain the complex seismic fault lines that run through the Portland area and how buildings behave in an earthquake. Steve Gemmell, owner of Earthquake Tech, will describe the step-by-step procedure for bolting your house and other improvements that can help your house in a seismic event. Troy Noland, independent agent with Farmers Agency Insurance, will explain earthquake insurance options for homeowners.
This lecture program is held at the Architectural Heritage Center - 701 SE Grand Avenue
Seating is Limited. Pre-Registration is Highly Recommended.
Parking is on-street (free on Saturdays) or in the parking lot on the west side of Grand Avenue between SE Yamhill and Belmont Streets - just to the north of the Urbanite. Thank you to Bolliger and Sons Insurance for sharing their lot with us for our evening and Saturday education programs.
Photo: Damaged house from the 1994 Northridge earthquake in California. Courtesy of FEMA.”
Jade District (82nd/Division) Gets New Affordable Housing Option
Metro’s 2016 Purchase Comes to Life
Affordable Housing Project near transit serves Portland’s Jade District.
Seventh Year Portland Monthly Magazine 5-Star Winner
Thankful to all who voted me for a 7th year in a row! Thanks so much!
Hottest Exterior Paint Colors for 2019
Check out what some of the most successful paint companies say are the hottest exterior house colors of the year. One tip: Do something different than what your neighbors chose.
Behr says “Greige” ( a combo of grey and beige)
Benjamin Moore says Off-White or Light Grey
Clark & Kensington says a Pink/Rosy Greige looks good
Glidden says a Yellowish Cream
Sherwin-Williams says a Light Grey, White or Blue
Valspar says “if you’re feeling bold” you can paint the house a nice, cool Blue
Read the full article here.