The Woodlawn Neighborhood, Portland, Oregon » NET/Safety

Jan. 18: Red Cross training in place of this month’s WNA General Meeting

seiko — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:31:25 +0000

Make a plan, Build a kit, Get trained:
Red Cross Disaster Preparedness training for Woodlawn neighbors

Woodlawn Neighborhood Association invites residents to learn about how to prepare for a disaster. Join us at Classic Foods, 817 NE Madrona, January 18 from 7-8:30p.m. Child care and refreshments will be provided. Details here.

Please note that this training is instead of our usual monthly meeting.

We’d like to know how many people are coming, especially if you would like child care. Please register with Sheila Hale. Thanks!

New Oregon law: hands-free devices while driving

seiko — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:27:25 +0000

Effective January 1st, Oregon updated its cell phone law. You must use a hands-free accessory if you use a mobile telecommunications device while driving, or risk citation. For details, look here.

Jan. 9: Toxic Disparities and Environmental Justice

seiko — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:45:21 +0000

This presentation will explore how nationally and in the Portland area, the location of industrial sites and freeways and exposure in the workplace, home, and place of worship leave communities of color highly vulnerable to chronic disease linked to toxics. Speakers will include Ben Duncan, Program Specialist with Multnomah County Health Department, Environmental Health Division and Board Chair of OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon which works for Environmental Justice in the Portland metro area. This presentation is part of the Healthy Homes, Healthy Congregations: Green Steward Project, a pilot project to improve environmental health in our homes and our congregations, especially for infants and children.

5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Concordia University, 2811 NE Holman Street.

You can find out what room the presentation will be in, and register for the event, by email or by calling 503-221-1054. The event is free and open to the public. Please notify us if you will be needing childcare by January 6th.

by Jan. 6.

Youth Violence Prevention: Enroll in the Community Educator Program

seiko — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:17:35 +0000

The Office of Youth Violence Prevention is developing a two-part training for community members that will include in-depth information about gangs. Trained volunteers will then educate their neighbors. For more information on enrolling in this program, please contact Rob Ingram, Director, Office of Youth Violence Prevention at rob.ingram@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-3584.

Get involved in your neighborhood!

seiko — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:43:28 +0000

As Tonya Dickens, gang outreach worker said in the recent Oregonian article, “Everybody’s got to get their hands dirty. Parents, community, school, police, everyone has a role. If we are going to save our community…”

Connected is a group of community members determined to be a presence and positive role model in the lives of youth. This group meets weekly to walk through and around known “hot spots,” acknowledging and engaging with young and old alike as they go about their business. Connected invites volunteers join them on walks and organize their own groups of walkers. For more information, contact: Gary Marschke at 503-412-8520.

Woodlawn Neighborhood Association is looking for volunteer walkers. Contact the WNA Board.

SALT meeting Monday 9/19, 6:30pm

seiko — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:12:54 +0000

Concerned about safety and liveability issues? Over the summer, SALT, an NECN Community Committee focused on violence in our Neighborhoods and what could be done on a neighborhood level to address it (see link). The next SALT meeting is Monday, September 19th, 6:30pm, at NECN. All are invited to attend.
http://www.necoalition.org/PDFs/salt_2011violencepreventionideas.pdf

City of Portland Crime Prevention Program

seiko — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:09:07 +0000

Concerned about a traffic safety issue in Portland? Tired of speeding? Call 503-823-SAFE. They can help.

Update on 13th and Holman Project

Ayleen C — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:20:21 +0000

Check out this PDF document for an update on the 13th and Holman Stormwater project.

From Kyle Chisek, project manager: “Currently we have redesigned the location of the stormwater facility to right-size and locate it in an area to provide the maximum benefit. Attached is a notice that has been sent to neighbors.

Both BES and PBOT are working with Portland Parks & Recreation and preparing for a community discussion about the “new” space as well as any modifications to the existing space that we can make with the funds available.

I will update you again as this project progresses.

As far as the other crossing improvements (15th, 33rd & 42nd) – design work is continuing on the same trajectory as 13th & Holman. Because there was heightened interest at this location I felt it was a good idea to keep everyone apprised.”

NE Holman Street Project Information

Ayleen C — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:09:14 +0000

Project overview website: Click here.

Based on feedback from the City of Portland’s outreach, this project will move forward for the approval of the City Traffic Engineer and the Transportation Director.

The City of Portland has indicated that the future maintenance and design of the pocket park improvement at NE 13th Avenue will require further discussions with the neighborhood.

Project information for the NE Holman Street Project:

Updated: NE Holman Street – Existing Conditions and Route – Click here.

Updated: NE Holman Street – Project Proposal and Possible Intersection Improvements – Click here.

Updated: NE Holman Street – Possible Intersection Options for 13th, 15th, 33rd and 42nd – Click here.

Updated: NE Holman Street – Crossing at Martin Luther King Jr. Option – Click here.

Updated: NE Holman – Boulevard Evaluation Goals – Click here.

Concerned about Woodlawn kids getting safely to school?

Bethany — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:42:00 +0000

Your input is needed as the Portland Bureau of Transportation plans improvements to the MLK-Columbia (and Lombard) area! The focus of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is about freight mobility, but input from the Woodlawn neighborhood is particularly needed to ensure that the needs of pedestrians (especially parents and small children coming from north of Lombard to Woodlawn school) and bicyclists are understood and incorporated as much as possible. Come to the next meetings:

Thursday, September 24 from 3:30-5:30 pm (follows an agenda)

Thursday, October 15 from 4-7 pm (open house – drop in anytime)

Both meetings are at the Oregon Humane Society at 1067 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97211

ALSO – Woodlawn School will be talking with parents and proposing changes to how traffic approaches the school to ensure the safety of children. If you are a parent, you’ll hear about it at Back to School Night (Sept 24) and we’ll keep you posted here…