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State of the City highlights Lents opportunities

This rendering shows the intersection of 92nd Avenue and Foster Road, facing southeast.

This rendering shows the intersection of 92nd Avenue and Foster Road, facing southeast.

Mayor Sam Adams highlighted the opportunities the city’s transportation plans present for the Lents neighborhood at his State of the City address on Friday.

In his speech, Adams showed how investments in transportation projects can transform a neighborhood, as he played an animation showing ways the Lents Town Center could change once a streetcar is constructed along Foster Road.

The Foster Road streetcar is a significant part of the city’s Streetcar System Plan, and Adams said last year that he expects future streetcar development in the city to begin in the outer eastside and work inward.

Streetcars direct investment toward neighborhoods because they represent a permanent transportation investment (as opposed to, say, a bus stop, which can be moved).

“Development of a streetcar along Foster Road will bolster Lents’ status as the Hub of the Eastside,” said Nick Christensen, vice chairman of the Lents Neighborhood Association. “With the MAX Green Line, the I-205 freeway and bike path, the Springwater Corridor and of course Foster Road, we’re at the center of everything on the east side. It was great that our opportunities were recognized in Friday’s speech.”

The Lents Town Center is a key part of an urban renewal area in southeast Portland, and the Portland Development Commission, working with urban renewal funding, has developed several projects to improve the town center, which centers around the intersections of 92nd Avenue at Foster Road and Woodstock Boulevard.

“I love how the rendering shows the freeway, the MAX line, the future Foster Streetcar and a cycle track in an area that people often insist will always be dominated by the automobile,” said Cora Potter, a Lents resident and the chair of the Lents Town Center Urban Renewal Advisory Committee. “There are many people that work, live and play in Lents who stand at this intersection every day and imagine the same future and vitality you see in this rendering. And we know it’s possible because we know our neighbors and our neighborhood. I really want to thank Mayor Adams for drawing the whole city’s attention to our vision today.”

Click here to view an animation highlighting the opportunities in the Lents Town Center

February 5th, 2010 | Category: Construction, Economic Development, LTC URAC, Neighborhood News, PDC, Portland Plan, Transportation, Urban Planning | 2 comments

SE 82nd Sidewalk Infill Project

The Southwest and East Portland Sidewalk Infill Project will construct just over 2 miles of sidewalks in several segments on NE Glisan, NE and SE 82nd Ave, SW Barbur Blvd and connecting routes including SW Luradel, SW 26th Way and SW 1st Ave. This is a City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) project. The project will construct concrete sidewalks, driveways and corner curb ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, stormwater management facilities and small retaining walls where necessary. The project will not complete all sidewalk segments on these streets. However, it will address many gaps where there is existing curb, existing public right-of-way, simple design, and where it is feasible.

The project is on schedule:

  • In early December 2009, the City submitted 100% Final Plans for review and approval.
  • On December 29, 2009, the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) authorized the construction phase of this ARRA project and ODOT gave Notice to Proceed with advertisement.
  • On January 11, 2010 the project was advertised for bid through the Portland Bureau of Internal Business Services, Procurement Services.
  • Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be selecting a contractor and finalizing a contract with them in March 2010.
  • PBOT staff is working with property owners to remove right-of-way encroachments.
  • Construction is expected to begin in April 2010.

Visit the project website to learn more, view maps of the final plans and get status updates. Link: Visit the project website to learn more, view maps of the final plans and get status updates. Link: http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=51098

January 26th, 2010 | Category: Neighborhood News | Leave a comment

LNA General Meeting agenda, Jan. 26, 2010

The Lents Neighborhood Association will have its monthly general meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26. All residents and business owners in the Lents neighborhood are encouraged to attend.

Click here to view the agenda for the Jan. 26, 2010 Lents Neighborhood Association general meeting. (PDF format)

January 20th, 2010 | Category: LNA Meeting Agenda, Lents Neighborhood Association | Leave a comment

Board retreat announcement

The Lents Neighborhood Association Board will have a retreat at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at the New Copper Penny Restaurant. The meeting was originally scheduled for 1 p.m. (Note the time change)

Public comment will not be taken at the retreat, and the board will not take action on any items. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss goals for 2010 and ideas for changes to the Lents Neighborhood Association bylaws. A copy of the meeting’s minutes will be published in accordance with Oregon Open Meeting Law.

Click here for a copy of the agenda for the meeting.(PDF)

The planned Jan. 14 board meeting of the Lents Neighborhood Association is cancelled.

January 6th, 2010 | Category: LNA Meeting Agenda, Lents Neighborhood Association | Leave a comment

Wal-Mart will open grocery at Eastport Plaza

The Portland Tribune is reporting that Wal-Mart will expand its Eastport Plaza location by about 22,000 square feet, adding a grocery and 100 jobs.

December 22nd, 2009 | Category: Construction | 22 comments
 
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