Discover and Create Your Neighborhood
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Land Use & Transportation Committee (LUTC)
Agenda -
Everyone Welcome!
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July 17th 7pm-9pm / 3534 SE Main Street, Portland
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Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
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Dissecting the Data
Lead:
Xander Blair, Hack Oregon Volunteer
Background:
Hack Oregon
is a non-profit organization focused on making
public information public knowledge
. Volunteers there are taking a creative approach to data projects that bring insight to complex issues in the public interest. Not surprising that their sights have been set on housing, affordability, and displacement, among other things, over the last year or more. Xander Blair, a Hack Oregon volunteer and new Land Use Representative in the Reed Neighborhood, will share their story, resources, and their housing-related work over the last year along with what we can expect to see from this group in the future.
Purpose:
Become familiar with the data sources related to housing, displacement, and more that are publicly available. Learn about what groups like Hack Oregon are working on, what questions they still have, where there are gaps, and what is to come next to help inform policy decisions in our city and state related to housing and displacement.
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Exploring Housing Solutions (Part 1):
Case Studies
Lead:
Leah Fisher & LaShawn McCarthy, SE Uplift
Background:
The City of Portland, along side many other cities across the nation are, and have been, experiencing a housing crisis for many years now. As we know, this challenge cannot be solved by one idea, one policy, one zone change, or one bond measure. We know because we’ve tried it! It requires many efforts from private, public, and non-profit sectors. It requires being bold, embracing change, and using the best available data and case studies to inform our decisions. See SE Uplift’s article
HERE
on what governments have been doing to address the housing need over the last couple years, and
HERE
on what non-profit organizations are doing to support he most vulnerable residents in our community with their housing needs.
Purpose:
We will provide an overview of what other cities and states are doing to create housing options in single-family zones.
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Exploring Housing Solutions (Part 2):
Portland Housing Policy
Lead:
Matthew
Tschabold, Policy & Planning Manager,
Portland Housing Bureau
Background:
The City of Portland's
Housing Bureau
has been working to understand and solve the housing crisis in Portland and in particular for the most housing insecure in our community. They produce an annual "
State of Housing
" report which contains much needed understanding and data on housing need. They work in partnership with the other Bureaus to support renters, increase access to ownership, implement policies, build affordable housing, and more.
Purpose:
To have a more complete picture of city-wide efforts to provide affordable housing, housing opportunity, housing security, and prevent displacement in the region, we will hear an overview of what the Housing Bureau has been working on and their perspective on recent proposals in single-dwelling zones at the state and local level.
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Note: Given the timing of this meeting (post session) and the passing of HB 2001, we are not able to cover those 2 policies this meeting but will hear from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability in August on the Residential Infill Project and what changes might occur due to the state law passage and more.)
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Did you miss SE Uplift's July Newsletter?
SE Uplift hosts a number of relevant trainings, community-building activities, and fun events. See our Newsletter for more!
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Join us at the LUTC meetings the 3rd Monday of the month (June through August) for our
Single-Family Zones Learning & Discussion Series as we explore the history, present, and future of these iconic neighborhoods.
RSVP here.
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What's Going on in SE Portland?
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Saying Goodbye to Marty Stockton, Southeast District Liaison
As of July 1
st
we say good-buy, and a giant
THANK YOU
to our local Bureau of Plan
ning and Sustainability (BPS) Southeast Di
strict Liaison, Marty Stockton!
Read full article and testimonials here
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Residential Infill Project (RIP) Update
On June 30
th
, the State Legislature passed two bills that directly relate to the RIP:
- The first, House Bill 2001, requires cities to allow one or more middle housing type.
- The second, Senate Bill 534, requires cities to recognize platted lots in all zones that allow single dwellings with some exceptions.
The City is evaluating the impact and requirements of these bills on RIP. The PSC’s Recommended Draft will be published by August and include an updated 8-page summary, staff report, specific code amendment language, and supporting appendices. Also,
attend the August LUTC meeting to learn more!
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What's Happening in Transportation?
PedPDX recently passed and it's time to review and tweak the Transportation System Plan. Are you a community member interested in safety and street improvements? Then learn more about what's in these plans and advocate for your project. Go
here
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Renter and Tenant Support
Reminder to attend an upcoming Open House to learn about the new rules and regulations around tenant law and screening practices. These events are open to both renters and landlords. Go
here.
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Portland Neighbors for Diesel Action - HB 2007 Update
You have have been tracking or participating in an effort our neighbors have been working on to improve air quality in the Portland metro area. Go
here
for an update on their legislation efforts.
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What's Going on in SE Portland?
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Get in Touch Today!
Leah Fisher
(503) 232 0010
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