1) How many parking spots must a developer build?
2) Paving to close lanes on N Denver Avenue (May 26 – June 2)
3) OKNA social and welcoming back an old friend
1) How many parking spots must a developer build?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about parking (or the lack thereof) at new apartments and condos going up around Overlook and in other neighborhoods. Gary Davenport, who has been following this issue closely for OKNA, provided a primer. Check it out on our website.
2) Paving to close lanes on N Denver Avenue (May 26 – June 2)
Portland Bureau of Transportation advises the traveling public that street improvements will require lane closures on N Denver Avenue from N Rosa Parks Way to N Buffalo Street from Tuesday, May 26 to Tuesday June 2 from 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. each work day.
The lane closures will allow crews to prepare the road surface and pave 1.53 lane miles.
Streets with ground down surfaces are open for travel. Lane closures are only in effect during project hours. Access will be maintained for businesses and residents during the project.
The traveling public is advised to expect delays while repairs are being made. PBOT asks the public to travel cautiously, observe all lane closures and directions by flaggers, and use alternate routes if possible.
This work is weather-dependent and the schedule may change.
3) OKNA social and welcoming back an old friend
This week, Overlook residents gathered twice to meet their neighbors, learn more about the neighborhood and to mourn a lost friend one last time.
On Tuesday, for the OKNA general meeting, neighbors met at Lucky Lab. After presentations about an upcoming condo project on Interstate and the Oak Savannah on Overlook Bluff, everyone had a chance to socialize. Thanks to Lucky Lab for hosting us.
On Wednesday evening, neighbors got together in Madrona Park for a final farewell to the heritage madrone tree that fell over in February. The lumber has returned and been placed in a natural state so that it can serve as nurse log for local wildlife and other plants.
A historian talked about the role of the site throughout Portland’s past, and Alan Cranna, who has lived near the park for decades, gave a local perspective on its history. The good news is that the parks department plans to plant new madrone trees throughout the park.
