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Help shape the future of TriMet bus service.

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Forward Together TriMet seeks your feedback on the Forward Together Draft Service Concept. The proposal charts out future changes to bus service throughout the Portland metropolitan area. Two themes are present throughout the concept: Ridership and equity inform the proposed route changes and the frequency of service provided. Centered in the concept is ridership potential along dense walkable communities and an emphasis on improving service to low-income communities. The result… Read More »Help shape the future of TriMet bus service.

Refinements to the Shelter to Housing Continuum project ready for public review

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View the presentation shared with the SE Uplift Land Use & Transportation Committee 9/19. Update provided by Portland Bureau of Planning & Sustainability New proposals will streamline the process of creating shelter for people experiencing houselessness; address code barriers and unanticipated technical issues. Published September 2, 2022 12:20 pm In 2021, Portland City Council adopted the Shelter to Housing Continuum (S2HC) project to address the crisis of houseless Portlanders. These code changes… Read More »Refinements to the Shelter to Housing Continuum project ready for public review

Help Shape Metro’s Regional Transportation Plan with Survey

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Metro wants to hear about the types of transportation improvements that could help you get where you need to go more safely and reliably. Tell us by taking a survey in: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese or Russian. The survey closes Oct. 17, 2022. Request accommodations by emailing: transportation@oregonmetro.gov. Input collected through this survey will help identify the types of transportation projects and programs that are needed across the greater Portland region. Feedback will be shared with the… Read More »Help Shape Metro’s Regional Transportation Plan with Survey

Call to Artists: Utility Box Art Project

THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) and SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition are partnering to commission local artists to enliven four stormwater utility boxes in SE Portland with vibrant stormwater management or watershed-health themed images that will transform the street and reflect the surrounding community where they are located. The artwork is intended to inspire Portlanders to learn more about Portland’s natural history and to become… Read More »Call to Artists: Utility Box Art Project

Rendering of bus-only lanes on NE Couch St at the intersection with NE 9th Ave.

Traffic Advisory: Construction begins next week on NE Couch Rose Lane and 7th Ave Neighborhood Greenway

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Portland Bureau of Transportation sent this bulletin at 07/29/2022 02:08 PM PDT News media contact:Hannah Schafer 503-823-7238 Hannah.Schafer@portlandoregon.gov @pbotinfo Traffic Advisory:PBOT begins construction on NE Couch Rose Lane and 7th Avenue Neighborhood Greenway projects Construction impacts will continue through August and include intermittent lane closures, parking restrictions and traffic delays  (July 29, 2022) – The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) begins construction next week on two new projects – the NE Couch Rose Lane Project and the NE/SE… Read More »Traffic Advisory: Construction begins next week on NE Couch Rose Lane and 7th Ave Neighborhood Greenway

EXTENDED: Apply by September 8 to join the Building a Better 82nd Avenue Community Advisory Group

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Critical Fixes    |    Future Investments    |    82nd Ave Plan (2019)    |    Contact us Building a Better 82nd Avenue Community Advisory Group PBOT is recruiting 18 community members to serve as volunteers on the Building a Better 82nd Avenue Community Advisory Committee. The Community Advisory Group (CAG) will play an essential role in providing feedback, helping solicit and engage the broader 82nd Avenue community, and helping shape the final plan… Read More »EXTENDED: Apply by September 8 to join the Building a Better 82nd Avenue Community Advisory Group

2021 Community & Civic Engagement Small Grant Recipients

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    SE Uplift Neighborhood Coalition Awards $20,000 in Community & Civic Engagement Small Grants to 8 Community Projects for 2021. Now in its 14th year, the Community & Civic Engagement Small Grants program funds small yet powerful community efforts aimed at increasing the number and diversity of people engaged in the community, strengthening community capacity to create social change, and increasing community impact on public decisions and community life.… Read More »2021 Community & Civic Engagement Small Grant Recipients

Stay Safe. Stay Home: Community Safety Series

This May, SE Uplift is providing a series of trainings, conversations and resources to support our efforts to Stay Safe, Stay Home, and Be Prepared for whatever might come our way. We are partnering with the East Community Safety Team at the Office of Community & Civic Life, Portland United Against Hate, and Portland Bureau of Emergency management to host five free learning opportunities throughout the month. See topics and… Read More »Stay Safe. Stay Home: Community Safety Series

SE Uplift Virtual Earth Week 2020

Welcome to SE Uplift’s virtual earth week!  Each year, SE Uplift hosts Earth Day litter pickups, clean-ups, and events with staff, neighborhoods, and community partners.  This year, SE Uplift will celebrate earth day’s 50th anniversary with a week-long virtual earth week! Starting Monday, April 20th through Friday, April 24th we will be sharing activities, livestream events, share information on recycling and waste-related topics, fun reuse tips, and more!   Check out… Read More »SE Uplift Virtual Earth Week 2020

Race & Adoption Conversation Project

  Race & Adoption: A FREE Community Conversation In honor of National Adoption Month this month, SE Uplift is hosting a FREE community conversation in partnership with Oregon Humanities & Astrid Castro discussing the topic of Race & Adoption! National Adoption Month is a month to raise awareness of the need of adoptive families for children and youth currently in the foster care system. SE Uplift is proud to raise awareness… Read More »Race & Adoption Conversation Project