07/21/2014
Comp Plan Map App open for comments
The City of Portland has just released it's latest round of documents as they continue the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan that will direct how the city grows over the next 20 years. From their website:
"Portland has only created one Comprehensive Plan before, and that was adopted almost 35 years ago. Today’s advances in technology provide planners with so much more information and data that it takes more time to analyze and apply the findings to our work."There’s definitely more to consider this time around. Portland is a third again as big as it was then, mostly due to annexation. And our increasingly diverse population has grown by 200,000 people."The issues the plan is addressing are also broader and more complex. In 1980, the key goals of the Comprehensive Plan were to develop vibrant neighborhoods around a robust transit system and reduce air pollution in the Central City."
You are also invited to familiarize yourself with the maps that go along with the plan and make comments that will go into finalizing the next draft for the city council's approval. Find the Map App here. For directions on how to navigate the app click on "View the Tutorial" on the upper left or click on "Go to the Map App" to get started.
07/15/2014
Update: July 15th 2014
Help us build the 2014-2015 Budget
Arbor Lodge NA meeting this Thursday, July 17th, 6:30 pm, Kenton FireHouse.
Agenda:
Welcome, introductions, additions to Agenda10 minutes for the Portland Comprehensive Plan - a chance to give feedback to planners20 minutes to build our budget for 2014-2015 - what are your ideas?20 minutes to make sure we're ready for August 17th Community Play Day, Garden Tours, and "Back to the Future", our Movie in the Park that night. ** fyi, we'll be collecting clothes for the clothing closets at Chief Joseph, Ockley Green, and Pennisula Schools, come help us "Fill Our Closets" ** We have great food vendors coming, Eddie's Flat Iron Pizza, ChickpeaDX, Ruby Jewel Ice Cream Treats, Spunky Monkey Coffee and maybe more!Minutes, Treasurer's ReportAnnoucements: ** PSAC ** Young Tree Care Workshops ** School Backpack Grant update ** Discussion, Park Usage ** need for Clean Air rep from AL
Hope to see you there!
07/15/2014
Update: July 15th 2014
Want to learn how to prune young trees?
Meet us at Gamman's Park, tonight, July 15th at 7pm. We will learn some basics, then head out and practice with 2 arborists with us, on Arbor Lodge tagged street trees nearby. Tools provided. Come join the fun!
07/07/2014
Update: July 7th 2014
Arbor Lodge Street Tree Pruning
and young tree workshops
July 12th, 9-12, July 15th and 22nd, 7-9 pm
Gammans Park
Dear Neighbor,
Tagged street trees at this address are schedule to be pruned for sidewalk clearance and branch structure. Specific pruning will depend on age, size, location, health and species of the tree. Pruning will be done by trained volunteers to City of Portland street tree pruning standards.
Please join the Arbor Lodge Tree Team and Portland Parks & Recreation to care for your urban forest. Pruning will start at Gammans Park on July 12 at 9 a.m. and July 15 & July 22 at 7 p.m. For questions or to join a pruning event, call or text Urban Forestry Outreach at 503-823-8779.
Street tree pruning permits have been issued for this event, if additional pruning is needed please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/trees to apply for a pruning permit or schedule an arborist consultation.
Please have your green yard debris bin accessible for branch disposal. If your green yard debris bin is not accessible, branches will be bundled and left at the base of the tree.
If you do NOT want the adjoining street
tree(s) pruned, please remove the tag from the tree(s).
The following tree characteristics may be addressed during the street tree pruning:
A. Branches that are rubbing, growing into the tree or broken.
B. Branches with close spacing.
C. Branches with narrow angles and double leaders.
D. Vertical branches from the base of the tree or other locations.
Tree(s) may also be pruned for sidewalk and road clearance removing branches less than 7 feet above the sidewalk and 11 feet over the road. All pruning will be done to City Code and tree industry pruning standards.
For more Information about your urban forest or general tree care please contact Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry at 503-823-4489, trees@portlandoregon.gov or www.portlandparks.org.
Thank you for supporting the urban forest!
Arbor Lodge Tree Team Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry
www.arborlodgeneighborhood.com & www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/trees
07/02/2014
Help Keep the Arbor Lodge Tree Canopy Healthy
Do you have 30-45 minutes over the next few days to walk a couple blocks of the neighborhood and put tags on street trees? The Arbor Lodge Tree Team needs your help *this* Wednesday-Friday hanging tags to let neighbors know about upcoming FREE tree pruning in a small section of the neighborhood. Email Ginger ginger.edws[at]gmail[dot]com to volunteer. We're so grateful for your help!What: Tree tagging/flyering (and our undying gratitude)When: Any time that works for you between now and FridayWhere: Between Bryant and Lombard, Denver to Greeley
On a related note, join us for the first of 3 young tree workshops Saturday, July 12, to learn how to prune like a pro! Receive a pruning tutorial by a Certified Arborist and practice your new skills on trees in the neighborhood. Tools and safety gear are provided. Wear sunscreen, good walking shoes and show up!
What: Arbor Lodge Young Tree WorkshopWhere: Gammans Park, N Wilbur Ave. & N Buffalo St.,When: Saturday, July 12 2014, 9:00 AM (Can't make it on the 12th? Save the date for additional evening workshops on the 15th and 22nd. We will post details later.)Questions? Call Karl Dawson at 503-823-8779