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Portland residents urged to take part in long-range plan
Photos and story by Dana Haynes
Portland residents have an opportunity to shape the city’s strategies for the future at the upcoming Portland Plan Fairs, beginning March 2.
Portland Community College is a partner in the process, which is designed to craft a 25-year strategic plan for the city, and to set directions that will effect every neighborhood, district and resident of Portland as it grows. The plan will help to define priorities, guide investment of public dollars and set the course for Portland for the next quarter of a century.
The schedule for the fairs includes:
Southeast
Wednesday, March 2, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Hosford Middle School, 2303 S.E. 28th Place. The site is served by TriMet Routes No. 4 and 10
West
Sunday, March 6, 12:30 to 3 p.m., Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road. Served by TriMet Route No. 63, plus the MAX Red and Blue Lines.
North
Thursday, March 10, 6:30 to 9 p.m., De La Salle North Catholic High School, 7528 N. Fenwick Ave. TriMet No. 4, MAX Yellow Line.
East
Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization, 10301 N.E. Glisan St. TriMet Nos. 15 and 19; MAX Green and Blue Lines.
About Dana Haynes
Dana Haynes, joined PCC in 2007 as the manager of the Office of Public Affairs, directing the college's media and government relations. Haynes spent the previous 20 years as a reporter, columnist and editor for Oregon newspapers, including ... more »