Other Trees, SW39th Stoplight, Hamilton Park Footpatrol, AKCR 2007
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Below are descriptions and links to pages that are new or recently updated here at the BNA website:
6/5/2008 - Pedestrian Improvements for Hamilton (Halo LID) & Shattuck - was given a major update; and the lengthy Back Story previously located on that page has moved to its own Back Story page.
4/19/2008 - The Frequently Asked Questions for the Pedestrian Improvements for Hamilton (Halo LID) & Shattuck has been updated and added to.
4/10/2008 - PowerPoint Presentation, 12.7MB for the Hamilton Halo LID Open House has been posted on the SWNI web site.
4/7/2008 - 2008-9 BNA Action Plan - was posted.
2/8/2008 - Flashing Yellow Arrow for Stoplight at SW39th and BvHwy? - as of February 6th, 2008, Safe, Sound, and Green Streets has been referred to the November 2008 ballot.
2/8/2008 - Pedestrian Improvements for SW Hamilton (Halo LID) & SW Shattuck updated back story and next steps per meetings and email discussions since the January SWNI Transportation meeting.
2/8/2008 - Pedestrian Improvements for SW Hamilton (Halo LID) & SW Shattuck Ideas, Challenges, and Alternatives updated introductory paragraphs to include that since right of way varies greatly along Hamilton the examples on the page are only illustrative of the challenges and types of improvements that might be used if there is sufficient right of way to accommodate them.
1/24/2008 - Flashing Yellow Arrow for Stoplight at SW39th and BvHwy? - Posted update from PDOT Traffic Engineer Bill Kloos.
1/23/2008 - Pedestrian Improvements for SW Hamilton (Halo LID) & SW Shattuck updated back story and next steps per January 14th SWNI Transportation Meeting with Don Gardner, PDOT Director of Engineering, and related email discussions before and since then.
12/27/2007 - Flashing Yellow Arrow for Stoplight at SW39th and BvHwy? - Updated donation totals, 46 people have contributed $1000 of the $2500 needed.
12/18/2007 - Pedestrian Improvements for SW Hamilton (Halo LID) & SW Shattuck updated back story and next steps per December 17th SWNI Transportation Meeting with Don Gardner, PDOT Director of Engineering.
12/04/2007 - Pedestrian Improvements for SW Hamilton (Halo LID) & SW Shattuck added links to recent articles in Portland Tribune and Oregonian.
11/29/2007 - A Why Hamilton is key to traveling across and in Bridlemile page was added.
11/26-27/2007 - Pedestrian Improvements for SW Hamilton & SW Shattuck and Ideas, Challenges and Alternatives pages were updated as result of the 11-16-2007 BNA/Otak walk thru of SW Hamilton.
11/15/2007 - Pedestrian Improvements for SW Hamilton & SW Shattuck, FAQ and Ideas and Suggestions pages were updated as result of the 11-14-2007 BNA meeting (whose main topic the SW Hamilton Ave Halo LID).
11/7-10/2007 - Pedestrian Improvements for SW Hamilton & SW Shattuck - has been updated extensively to reflect SW Hamiltion selection as Halo LID pilot project. The FAQ and new Ideas and Suggestions pages for that project have also been updated; as has the Ditches to Swales page.
11/2/2007 - Flashing Yellow Arrow for Stoplight at SW39th and BvHwy? - Added new information about current timing cycles for the traffic lights and concerns about the project; updated the current total of money collected so far.
10/3/2007 - HSPi Hamilton and Shattuck Pedestrian Improvements - SW Hamilton has been selected as one of 3 pilot projects for a Halo LID, read how this could result in significant improvements for walkers, cyclists, and everyone who uses SW Hamilton, and how you can help.
9/24/2007 - HSPi Cleaned Streets - page with Before and After pictures of sections of Hamilton that have been cleaned already by PDOT, Homeowners, and HSPi volunteers was updated with two more photos.
9/20/2007 - HSPi - important updates from recent SWNI Trans and meetings, and more!
9/18/2007 - HSPi Cleaned Streets - New page with Before and After pictures of sections of Hamilton that have been cleaned already by PDOT, Homeowners, and HSPi volunteers.
9/16/2007 - HSPi Work Parties - New page with pictures and descriptions of areas still to be cleaned at our Work Parties on Sundays: Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7
9/14/2007 - No Parking Zone on SW Hamilton by Hamilton Park - See how this long standing problem was finally solved.
8/18/2007 - Hamilton and Shattuck Pedestrian Improvement and SW 54th Pedestrian Bridge pages updated.
8/16/2007 - Hamilton Park Playgroud Renovation 5th Anniversary - Chris Kahle has posted a copy of the December 2006 SW Connection article by Linda Bonder.
8/16/2007 - History - Ken and Mary Lou Guenther - talk about the Wilcox Manor in this interview done by Ginger Danzer and Bev Shaw.
8/10/2007 - SW Notable Homes Walking Tour - Updated notes and photos for each of the homes were added; print page and enjoy the walk!
8/9/2007 - Bridlemile Creek sign - is up. Read about how it got named and see photos of the sign and creek.
8/8/2007 - BNA 2007 Picnic - new page with photos from the August 7th 2007 Bridlemile National Night Out Potluck Picnic.
8/4/2007 - BNA Flickr Group - BNA Park's Chair Chris Kahle has started a Flickr Group called Bridlemile Neighborhood Association at the very fun and addictive Flickr photo sharing website. Flickr is another great place to post and share more of your photos of activities, people, buildings, or nature in the neighborhood. Be sure to include "Bridlemile" as one of the tags you assign to your Bridlemile Flickr photos.
7/25/2007 - Wildlife Elk - back in 2002 Elk roamed the western end of the neighborhood. Great new pictures of the elk from Ian Macdonald and Janice Haymond posted.
7/23/2007 - other Bridlemile Trees - replaced a few of the older Winter photos with new Summer versions and added many new photos
7/22/2007 - Bridlemile Trees - larger versions of photos posted.
7/16/2007 - Stoplight at SW39th and BvHwy - now that most of the door to door flyers have been distributed the page is being updated with total amount collected on Mondays and Fridays. Also updating the FAQ section as more questions and answers come in.
7/12/2007 - Hamilton Park Footpatrol - added description by Ellen Underhill and photo by Ginger Danzer of July 11, 2007 Hamilton Park Foot Patrol training
7/5/2007 - Stoplight at SW39th and BvHwy - A group of neighbors has asked Portland Department of Transportation if its feasible to have a flashing yellow arrow for the turn lane from BvHwy onto SW39th, and what it would take to get done. The answer is yes... read more on how you can help...
7/4/2007 - Albert Kelly Creek Restoration 2007 Events & Photos - added photos of raccoon feeding on native blackberries and family of racoons in creek of Area 1b.
7/3/2007 - Albert Kelly Creek Restoration Before & After photos - added two early summer 2007 photos of Areas 1b and 2.
7/3/2007 - BNA-HSPi Hamilton & Shattuck Pedestrian Improvement eMail List - Subscribe to this list is to receive and send email regarding the SW Hamilton and Shattuck Pedestrian Improvement project.
7/2/2007 - 2007 Events & Photos - added page with pictures from the February 17, 2007 Hamilton Park Creek Restoration Planting Event.
7/1/2007 - Safe Routes to Schools - added photos (by Mike Kortenhof) and description (by Lillie Fitzpatrick and Mike Kortenhof) of clearing the pathway which connects the two sets of stairs between SW Hamilton and Bridlemile Elementary School. Also added copy of May 30, 2007 May Lore Wintergreen SR2S update letter that describes accomplishments to date and items yet to be completed.
6/29/2007 - SW Notable Homes Walking Tour - Three more photos of homes on the tour added to the page.
6/29/2007 - Bridlemile Creek Stewards (BCS) - Draft BCS CWSP 2006-7 Grant Report.pdf posted in the Timeline section of the page.
6/29/2007 - Albert Kelly Creek Restoration Project Overview - Copy of the 2006-7 CWSG Grant was added to the "Maintenance and the Future" section of the page.
6/26/2007 - Pedestrian Bridge between SW 54th Place and SW 55th Dr - Created web page and associated BNA-54thBridge email subscription list for the Friends of the SW 54th Pedestrian Bridge project.
6/17/2007 - 2007 Events & Photos - Photos and description of the June 17, 2007 Albert Kelly Creek Restoration Invasive Touch-Up Event.
6/16/2007 - SW Notable Homes Walking Tour - Photo and map of tour posted, descriptions and more photos coming soon.
6/14/2007 - Board & Committees - added PDF of BNA 2007-8 Action Plan.
6/13/2007 - Historic Buildings - added photo of Wilcox Garden by Chris Kahle and updated text with new information from Ginger Danzer.
6/13/2007 - Heritage Trees - added link to Portland Parks Heritage and Trees of Merit pages; enlarged picture of American Elm.
5/27/2007 - Safe Routes to Schools - added photos of new mini-roundabout and speed bump on SW 47th.
5/23/2007 - Ruth Powell and Jane Tweeddale - note about Ruth Powell's 100th birthday added.
5/7/2007 - Friends of the Open Space Park 2007 No Ivy Day Event - description and photos from this years event.
5/6/2007 - this Website page (that you are reading now) was added to make it easy for you to find out which among the 70+ pages of the BNA website are new or recently updated.
5/4/2007 - Pedestrian Improvements for Hamilton & Shattuck - new photos after PDOT brush cutting crew did their work, new photos of some of the shoulder areas that are yet to be cleaned by PDOT shoulder crew.
February -April 2007 - the BNA, Bridlemile Creek Stewards, and Albert Kelly Creek websites were moved here to the SWNI server; below are a list of new and updated pages done as part of the move:
- Albert Kelly Creek Restoration website is now on the SWNI server; new larger Before and After photos were added, along with photos and descriptions of 2007 events.
- Board & Committees - now includes both a board and committees list, with email links for each and all; also a copy of the current BNA By-Laws is now available for downloading.
- BNA eMail List - Subscribe to this list to receive an monthly email with upcoming Bridlemile Events, On-Going Projects, and other BNA news. Updated 6-14-08 to point to SWNI Constant Contact email subscription lists.
- Bridlemile Creek Stewards - home page is now located here on the SWNI Server and was extensively updated including new photos.
- BCS-Announce eMail List - Subscribe to this list to receive announcements (typically one a month) from the Bridlemile Creek Stewards.
- FOsP-Talk eMail List - Friends of the Bridlemile Open Space Park email list; subscribe to this list to receive and send messages regarding the Open Space Park and properties adjacent to it.
- Hamilton Park Creek Restoration - page was added including some recent photos of the project area.
- Historic Buildings - page has been updated with larger photos, including new photos(courtesy of the Rogers Family and the Multnomah Historic Association) of the Fairvale store.
- Pedestrian Improvements for Hamilton & Shattuck is a new page that describes the problems and solutions, on going and the much needed working group that needs to form and create a Collector Street Pedesterian Improvement Plan for those streets.
- Parks - Chris Kahle has started updating the pages. History of Parks and Park projects are now located in the History section.
- Walking Tour - A Browse through Bridlemile - by Ginger Danzer with downloadable map and keyed descriptions; photos from the walk by Victor von Salza.
- Walking Tour - Spring Color - photos taken along the Fall Color walking route.