I-405 repaving project

This strategy would have significant impacts on the immediate homes and businesses for more than two years.  The demolition and construction on this location would require full and partial closures of SW Nevada Street, between SW Macadam and SW Virginia avenues.

An offsite construction staging location in the vicinity would be required. This strategy will be disruptive to traffic on SW Macadam Avenue due to construction vehicles possibly traveling more than a mile from the staging area to the construction site. It also would require the bureau to construct - at an extra cost - one large temporary pump station at a different location to keep the area's water system operational while the Fulton station is off-line.

The benefit of this option is that it localizes the construction impacts to the immediate area.

Siting the water facility in nearby Willamette Park at a location that intersects the under-ground water supply conduits has a number of benefits to Water Bureau and Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R) as well as the public. These benefits include a shorter, less difficult construction process that would allow the Water Bureau to keep the existing Fulton station in full operation.

The Water Bureau would mitigate the loss of park space (60x100 foot) by funding park improvements and amenities as negotiated with PP&R and the community. The public and PP&R would also be consulted on the exterior design of the facility and any park-related functions added to the inside of the building, such as restrooms.

The size of the facility, the possible removal of several trees (which would be replaced), and the disruption of a section of the park for a lengthy construction period may be of concern to the public. The park's playing fields, tennis courts, boat launch, picnic sites and parking lots would remain open during the construction.

Somewhere in the 500 to 600 block of SW Nevada Street, near the current facility, the Water Bureau would purchase and demolish existing houses. This strategy would allow the Water Bureau to either build a new pump station close by, or use the property as an adjacent staging area and rebuild the facility on its present site.

The temporary pump stations would still be required as would the offsite staging site, unless the property is used for this purpose. Once the project ends, the existing facility would be demolished and the space left vacant until a decision is reached on its use.

Because available private properties are rare on this street, have high real estate market values, and the Water Bureau does not want to pursue a policy of condemnation, this option is possible, but discouraged.

Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge

Stephens Creek Confluence Habitat Enhancement Project

The Portland French School is expanding its curriculum to include middle school students. We are very appreciative to have such a tremendous school in our neighborhood. The French School has been working with the neighborhood and neighbors for our common goals.

The Portland Plan is an important process where all aspects of city development wll be reviewed and updated.  This could have a big impact on our neighborhood so we are hoping to get as many people from South Portland involved as possible.  Here is a link to the Portland Bureau of Planning web page on the plan: www.portlandonline.com/portlandplan/

NMTDS is another important planning process that will have a huge impact on our neighborhood. As the South Waterfront area grows there is more traffic congestion as people need to get in and out of the area.   The Portland Department of Transportation is doing a planning study on how to resolve congestion issues in South Portland.
 Here is the link to the Portland Office of Transportation web page:
www.portlandonline.com/TRANSPORTATION/index.cfm?c=44478