Author Archives: Melissa

Have you noticed all the new trees in our neighborhood since January protected by wooden stakes? Or maybe your participated directly in this or prior year neighborhood plantings. Friends of Trees, like our other government funded programs is affected by … Continue reading →

Discussions are well underway for the City of Portland 2013-2014 Budget. In tough financial times funding for SE Uplift is facing budget cuts of 10% that will result in the loss of one SE Uplift staff person. In addition to … Continue reading →

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will repave both directions of Interstate 84 between Interstate 5 and Interstate 205 (Banfield Expressway) in Portland this summer, using three directional weekend closures to complete construction more quickly. Construction is scheduled to start … Continue reading →

North Tabor Neighborhood Association was awarded $2,000 for our mural project at 47th Avenue and East Burnside, encouraging residents and businesses to design the mural, fundraise and paint the tiles.  A celebration will be held to celebrate all the recipients … Continue reading →