Southwest Hills Residential League
Folks can REGISTER NOW for up to two trees and pick them up at one of the drive-thru events this fall. Check out the species we are giving away this year! Eligibility Reminder: Why Trees:Trees provide essential services like cleaning the air we breathe, keeping us cool during the hot summer months, blocking noise, and improving our mental […]
SWTrails and Hillsdale News are sponsoring a free ice cream event to meet and greet the many D4 City Council Candidates from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on September 23 at the Hillsdale Food Park, 6238 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239. Click here to learn more about this event and SW Trails.
Check out the interactive map of the entire route for the Portland Marathon happening October 6. As a rule of thumb it will not be possible to drive on, or drive across, the streets used for the race until the last runner has passed the location and the traffic control devices have been removed. Vehicles […]
Portland Permitting & Development’s recommendation to the Hearings Officer for the Alpenrose/Raleigh Crest Land Use application is now available. At this time, the application does not fully meet the criteria needed for approval, as summarized on pages 60-61 of the report. The developer can provide the missing information before the hearing or ask that the hearing record […]
CNBSeen is a local nonprofit that exists to replace burnt out taillights in cars in the spirit of social justice and public safety. The social justice aspect prevents a burnt out light to be a cause of a police interaction that may result in the use of lethal force. The public safety aspect prevents accidents […]
Everybody Plays Playground Campaign. Investing in Inclusive Play, Investing in Communities. Portland Parks Foundation is raising funds to help all of our playgrounds be more compliant with the American Disabilities Act and friendly to all family members. Details about this effort will be discussed after the regular board meeting in September and at the October […]
Portland’s City Council is expected to hold a public hearing on October 2nd to consider a recommendation from the City’s Urban Forestry Commission and Planning Commission to make the Large Tree Amendment a permanent feature of Portland’s Tree Code (Title 11). This crucial amendment, introduced in 2015 and modified in 2020, has played a vital role in […]
Stormwater Stars 101 Zoom Link Implementing simple practices in our yards and community spaces that allow rainwater to infiltrate into the ground and reduce stormwater runoff can have long-term positive impacts on our watershed health. The Stormwater Stars program offers free hands-on installation workshops that demonstrate yard-scale stormwater management techniques. This talk will discuss why […]
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 […]