Southwest Hills Residential League
Tanner Trunk Sewer Project Update Bulletin Tanner Trunk Sewer Project Contact: Matt Gough, Community Outreach, matthew.gough@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-5352 Environmental Services is constructing a project to replace 800 feet of large-diameter brick sewer pipes located in Highway 26 south of Washington Park. These repairs are necessary to maintain reliable sewer service and protect public health and the […]
This esteemed award honors Bill Naito (1925-1996), a businessman, civic leader, and philanthropist who founded Portland’s Urban Forestry Commission in 1974, serving as chair until his passing. Through his humor, persistence, and imaginative approach, Mr. Naito inspired individuals to recognize the numerous benefits that trees bring to our city. The Bill Naito Community Trees Award recognizes our […]
Proposed Alpenrose Development Comments Due to City of Portland by 8/14/2024 A developer plans to build 133 detached single-unit houses and 130 two-unit townhouses on the 51-acre site of Hayhurst’s Alpenrose Dairy. Effects on Bridlemile may include significantly increased traffic on Shattuck Road and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. The City of Portland published the “Request for Response” for the developer’s land use application, […]
Grass roots organization is trying to learn city code or policy that supports neighbor comments. As of 7/31, a land use attorney has not been retained. The links to the Request for Response and the completed application documents can be found on the Friends of Alpenrose website. Email friendsofalpenrose@gmail.com to be on the: Environmental Review (33.430), Transportation (33.641), or Land […]
As some of you know, SW Trails #6 to Downtown has been cut off for some time, as the link between the stairs at SW Vista and SW Mill St. Terrace was closed by the property owner. While SWHRL is still looking for a way to re-establish this particular link, another has arisen: the path […]