Demolition/Development Survey Questions

Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Association

July, 2014

House demolitions, replacements, and infill are increasing trends in Portland neighborhoods. As a coalition of neighborhood associations we seek your opinions about this trend. Please complete this short questionnaire. We will let your coalition of neighborhood associations know the results of this survey. THANK YOU.

1)    Demolition of houses and replacement with new houses is a good trend for our neighborhood. (Choose one answer.)

a.    Strongly agree.

b.    Agree.

c.    Disagree.

d.    Strongly disagree.

2)     Demolition and replacement of houses is GOOD for our neighborhood because: (Choose none, some or all options).

a.    Removes houses in disrepair. 

b.    Builds more energy efficient houses, though most replacement houses are much larger.

c.    Increases the value of houses in our neighborhood.

d.    Creates jobs in our area.

e.    Enlarges the property tax base for the City of Portland.

f.      Other (please describe) ________________

3)     Demolition and replacement of houses is BAD for our neighborhood because: (Choose none, some, or all options).

a.    Wastes energy and material resources.

b.    Destroys good buildings.

c.    Prices first time buyers out of our neighborhood market.

d.    Destroys the character of established neighborhoods.

e.    Demolition process affects the health of immediate neighbors.

f.      Other (please describe) _______________

4)    Should there be any change in current City of Portland policy/code regarding demolition and replacement of houses?

a.    Yes (See question 5)

b.    No (Skip to question 6)

5)    If you agree that City of Portland policies should be changed to limit house demolitions and replacements, what changes in City code do you support? (Choose none, some, or all options).

a.    Automatic 120-day delay of all house demolitions.

b.    Neighborhood notification of proposed demolitions and replacements.

c.    Neighborhood review of proposed demolitions and replacements.

d.    Establish new code regulations such as: increased set backs, restrict height of new houses to correspond to surrounding houses, limit footprint of new houses to correspond to the neighborhood.

e.    Substantially increase landfill fees and permit costs to economically discourage demolitions and replacements.

f.      Other (please describe) _____________________

6)    What area of the City do you live in?

a.    North Portland

b.    Northeast Portland

c.    Southeast Portland

d.    Northwest Portland

e.    Southwest Portland

7)    How long have you lived in your neighborhood?

a.    More than 30 years

b.    20-30 years

c.    10-19 years

d.    5-9 years

e.    0-4 years

      8.) Do you have any other comments about demolition/development in

           your neighborhood?

Julianne Johnson and Michael Allen Harrison Headline

L’Arche Portland’s 4^th Annual Benefit Concert

October 18, 2014

Portland, OR, – L’Arche Portland announced today it will host its fourth annual benefit concert featuring renowned Northwest artists Julianne Johnson and Michael Allen Harrison. The concert, on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 7:30pm at the Madeleine Parish at 3123 NE 24^th Avenue, will directly support L’Arche Portland’s work of creating home and building community for people with and without intellectual disabilities. The concert will celebrate L’Arche International’s 50^th Anniversary, joining festivities in 146 communities around the world to honor this golden “Jubilee.”

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The event will also feature a raffle for a 7-day stay at a condo in Las Vegas, including airfare.

The concert will showcase a new song by Johnson in honor of the 50^th Anniversary of L’Arche, as well as guest performances by the Portland Community College choir Voices of Soul.

 

 

About the Artists

Julianne R. Johnson has astonished Northwest audiences for more than 25 years. This past year Johnson continued to amaze with her performance in “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” reprising the role she played on the national tour. She performs a wide range of musical genres including jazz, R & B, Motown, Broadway, Gospel and Blues. What sets Johnson apart is not only her enormous talent, but also her ability to connect deeply with her audience.

Michael Allen Harrison touches his audience with his passionate renderings of jazz and classical piano. Harrison is the founder of the Snowman Foundation, which has raised more than two million dollars for music education.

About L’Arche

The Portland L’Arche community is a part of an international federation, with 146 communities in 35 countries, L’Arche International, founded in 1964 in France, is a global leader in engaging, honoring, and celebrating people with intellectual disabilities. L’Arche differs from conventional group homes in that caregivers live as family with adults with intellectual disabilities. The community creates a culture of equality, founded on a belief in the unique value of every person and our need for one another.

There are many ways to support the work of L’Arche Portland – purchase tickets and attend the annual benefit concert; make a financial contribution; provide an in-kind donation (please see online Wish List); invite a member of the Speakers Bureau to present at your community group, church or school; volunteer. For more information, please visit www.larche-portland.org or call L’Arche Portland at 503.251.6901.

Contacts: Tamara Yates, Director of Development and Communications, L’Arche-Portland

503.381.4281 | tamara@larche-portland.org

Sean Ducey, Event Coordinator, L’Arche-Portland

971.303.8239 | seand@larche-portland.org

 

Jaime Smith

Makers’ Faire

behind the scenes on 42^nd Ave

Saturday, August 23^rd

12:00 – 6:00 pm

We invite you to participate in our 5^th annual 42^nd Avenue signature event - our Makers’ Faire. This event conveys the economic diversity of our Avenue and is designed to bring vitality to our business district while giving our greater community a place to gather and buy each other’s wares. To be a vendor, complete the information below and include a check made payable to the 42^nd Avenue Business Association.

Send the application and check to

42^nd Avenue Makers’ Faire Vendor

C/O Myo DeMayo

4650 NE Simpson St.

Portland, OR 97218.

If you have any questions, please email Myo at cullyfarmersmarket@gmail.com

     Vendor Registration Form

Business Name:

Vendor Name:  

Email Address:

Phone:

Describe what you make and will be selling:

NOTE: All items must be handmade. No mass-produced or imports allowed.

Describe what activity/demonstration you will use to engage participants in your booth:

Fee Structure:

42^nd Avenue Business Association Members                                       $0

Businesses off the Avenue                                                               $60

Neighborhood Makers                                                           $50

Neighborhood Makers who demonstrate how to make products or services              $25

Non-profits community beneficial organizations                                $40 (sliding scale)

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

As a vendor, I understand that this waiver of liability must be signed in order for me to participate in the 42^nd Avenue Street Fair. I understand and acknowledge that my services will be provided only at the booth site assigned to me and may consist of all or some of the following Vending Services: arts & crafts sales, food vending, garage sales, not for profit fundraising activities. I understand that in order to receive a booth site(s), I must assume all responsibility and risk associated with all conditions, hazards and potential dangers in, on or about a site, whether they are open and obvious or concealed. I hereby RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND WAIVE, any claims, actions or suits of any character, name and description, that I may have against the 42^nd Avenue Street Fair, the Fair coordinator, and its planning committee, agents and employees and owners/lessees of a booth’s site, as a result of any injuries, damages or death received or sustained by me in connection with the Vendor Services performed on, in or while I

am participating in any 42^nd Avenue Street Fair activities. I hereby agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS, 42^nd Avenue Street Fair, the Fair coordinator, its planning committee, officers, agents and employees and owners/lessees of a booth’s site, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), damages, obligation, judgments or deficiencies of every kind and description, contingent or otherwise, resulting from or arising out of any of my acts or failure to act in connection with my services provided during the 42^nd Avenue Street Fair activities.

_____________________________________________

Signature (date)

_____________________________________________

If under 18, signature of representative (date)

Makers’ Faire

behind the scenes on 42^nd Avenue

August 23, 2014

Dear Beaumont-Wilshire Neighbors,

This year’s 42^nd Avenue signature event is a Makers’ Faire. Although we will continue the spirit of the Street Fair with entertainment, a beer garden, foots ball, and a bouncy house, this year will emphasize the identity of our district: making goods and providing services.

Like the guilds of old, the makers on 42^nd Avenue serve their community by honoring their craft. Whether its furniture, signs, charcuterie, bread, pastries, metal objects, printed material, fancy cars, healthy teeth, bikes, ice cream, employment, beverages, a place to gather, or obedient dogs, making good and services is our commonality.

From noon to 6 p.m., Faire participants can go behind the scenes, into businesses to meet the owners and staff. Get an insider’s view of businesses through tours, classes, contests, giveaways, and tastings. Our scavenger hunt can qualify you for prize drawings. As a business district, we are excited to share with our neighbors the view from the other side of the counter.

Between activities, enjoy amazing live music and booths.

12-2 PM:     James Clem: Oldtimy country and blues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSTvmjjxN7M

2-4 PM:          BrassRoots Movement:  New Orleans Stand Up Brass Band. http://www.reverbnation.com/thebrassrootsmovement

4-6 PM:          Jalani and the Secret Five Gospel and Soul.

                                        Plant and Garden Sale + Indian Taco Lunch

On May 3rd, from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., The Wilshire United Methodist Native American Fellowship (3917 NE Shaver St., wheelchair accessible) will hold a fundraiser featuring an annual plant and garden sale as well as an Indian taco lunch ($7). For further information, call 503-281-0324.

Thank you,     Helen Stewart

Protected Sick Time is here!

As of January 1, 2014, the City of Portland’s new Protected Sick Time ordinance went into effect, providing workers in Portland with a protected right to earn sick time to use when they or a family member are sick, injured, or in need of preventive health care.

The ordinance applies to all employees who work within the geographic boundaries of the city of Portland for 240 hours or more in a calendar year. Employers with six or more employees must allow workers to earn paid sick leave. Employers with five or fewer employees are required to provide unpaid sick leave. Full, part-time, and temporary employees should accrue one hour of job-protected sick time for every 30 hours worked and, if earned, can accumulate up to 40 hours paid or unpaid sick time per calendar year. Earned sick leave may be used in increments of one hour or greater, and may be used to cover all or part of a shift.

For employers and employees interested in learning more about this new law, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/sicktime, email sicktimeinfo@portlandoregon.gov or call 503.823.3994.