New Resource for Neighbors
On September 21, 2009, the Neighborhood Network Program was assigned a
staff member dedicated to the Neighborhood Network Program! Joanne
Bengtson, Executive Asst. to the City Manager & Mayor will be assisting
Neighborhood Networks with connecting to City Hall and each other.
You can reach her at 503-718-2476 or
joanne@tigard-or.gov.
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Boundary Map
The city is divided into 13 geographic areas around
elementary schools and major transportation routes. To see which neighborhood you’re in,
check the map or contact Joanne
Bengtson at 503-718-2476.
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We’re Making Progress
Residents in the neighborhood areas
3, 10, and 11 told us which
improvements they want to see in their neighborhood. Results on
the feasibility of some of the projects are listed below. Viable
projects will go to local residents for consideration. Improvements
may be funded through the Neighborhood Network Grant Program.
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Area 3:
Crosswalk across Greenburg at 95th
Staff completed a study of this location to determine the need for a
marked crosswalk. Over the course of two hours, only five people
were observed crossing the street; not a high enough volume to
conclude that a crosswalk would improve pedestrian safety.
Crosswalks installed at locations that don’t meet the criteria
can actually give pedestrians a false sense of security because
drivers are not used to seeing pedestrians and assume none will
be there. In addition, adequate gaps in traffic provide
opportunities for safe crossing at that location though the
wait may be longer than some would like.
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Area 10:
School Zone on Grant Avenue South of C.F. Tigard
Once school begins, staff will launch a needs assessment. Particular attention
will be paid to the following criteria: the volume of pedestrians,
where they are coming from and going to, how many are school
children, the volume and character of vehicular traffic and
how it interacts with pedestrians, and safety issues.
A decision will be made after the review.
Sidewalk on Walnut in Front of Fowler
Staff is looking at using savings from other construction projects
to improve the existing trail from 112th to 116th Avenues.
Check the October Cityscape for an update.
Walkway on 121st Avenue?
Staff is reviewing interim options, including cost and location.
Check the October Cityscape for an update. Questions?
Call Mike McCarthy at 503-718-2462.
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Area 11:
Wall for Tennis/Handball @ Jack Park
The final design for Jack Park is scheduled to be completed in the fall
of 2010. The request for a wall could be addressed during design
discussions at a future neighborhood meeting.
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Now that all of the Neighborhood Areas have active web pages,
it’s time to get the Neighborhood
Network Steering Committees in place. Anyone who is a resident or represents a business
in their neighborhood is encouraged to apply!
Download the Steering Committee Info & Application here.
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- Are you interested in how your neighborhood will grow -- what new development will take place and when?
- Do you want to help keep your neighborhood safe and ready to respond to emergencies?
- Are you involved in your neighborhood schools?
- Do you have ideas for small things that could make a big difference in how your neighborhood looks?
- Are there sidewalk or trail connections needed in your neighborhood?
- What events or activities could be held in your neighborhood to get people connected?
What Will the Steering Committees Do?
The Steering Committee for each Neighborhood Network will work as a group to gather
input on ideas and proposals for neighborhood beautification/clean-up activities, neighborhood
events, and neighborhood improvement at its annual meeting. The Steering Committees
will also serve as a conduit for residents to raise issues or concerns.
More Details and Application here...
Membership
In order to be recognized as a Neighborhood Network Steering Committee there must be at least
four members. The membership of the Steering Committee is comprised of up to seven
representatives--3 At-Large Members and at least one member representing one of the
following interests:
- Community Emergency Response Team Member
- Neighborhood Watch Captain
- Local School PSO Representative
- Neighborhood Web Page Administrator/Content Manager
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