160 likes | 265 Views
(EPAP). City of Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission April 26, 2011. Our Charge. Primary considerations near-term opportunities to improve livability long-term strategies to address challenges. Background. February 18, 2009. April 26, 2011. Process.
E N D
(EPAP) City of Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission April 26, 2011
Our Charge Primary considerations • near-term opportunities to improve livability • long-term strategies to address challenges
Background February 18, 2009 April 26, 2011
Process The EPAP Committee with the support of Barry Manning: • Identified livability issues and actions • Brainstormed 268 Action Items • Prioritized near-term, medium-term and long-term actions and issues • Selected actions to initiate using Portland special budget appropriation April 26, 2011
Committees & Representatives • Participating Members • Community Members • Business People • Non-Profit Reps • Agency Reps • School District Reps • Elected Officials • Technical Advisors • City of Portland • Multnomah County • HAP • Tri-Met • IRCO • ODOT • METRO 2010 – 2011 General meetings average 38 participants 12 Committees with topic specific members 14 Issue Representatives April 26, 2011
Communications Subcommittee Our mission is to provide support materials, web page development, translation, and interpretation to the EPAP. April 26, 2011
Civic Engagement Subcommittee Outreach to Community Members to attend Civic Engagement Training Network of 120 Graduates Goal: Six language & culturally appropriate trainings Goal: Each Graduate organizes at least 2 activities/year Goal: 20 participants/training Goal: minimum of 10 people will attend each activity Participants: Required to attend 30 hours in order to graduate April 26, 2011
Youth Subcommittee Our mission is to bring the voice of youth into the advocacy process, while advocating for East Portland’s fair share of resources and support for our young people, schools, and providers. March 16, 2011 April 26, 2011
MAXaction Subcommittee Growing a network of people to develop the MAX as a community asset in East Portland. April 26, 2011
Bike Subcommittee Our mission is to make biking in East Portland safer and more fun!
2009 - 11 Grant Award Summary • Sixty eight grant applications in three rounds • Total requested funds of $353,882 • Funded 28% of requests • Thirty five applications selected • Funding total $100,000 • Total of leveraged funds $696,282 Estimated 696% leverage on funds awarded April 26, 2011
Grants Committee 2011 Grant Awardees Bhutanese Refugee Community Glenfair Neighborhood Association OPAL Centennial Community Association Slavic Community Center Parkrose Community Foundation April 26, 2011
Economic Development Subcommittee Economic investment is required to create family-wage jobs. April 26, 2011
122nd Avenue Pilot Project April 26, 2011
Gateway Green Project $45,000 designated for planning and promotion April 26, 2011
East Portland In Partnership April 26, 2011