Construction is quickly moving forward on the new retail center known as “The Shops at Brooklyn Yard”. Located near the McLoughlin/Holgate intersection, the complex will be anchored by a 43,000 square foot 24 Hour Fitness Sport Club, and will feature an additional 9,000 square feet of retail space. This project featuers innovative modern architecture and [...]
Entries from October 2008
Construction of New Brooklyn Yard Retail Center Moves Forward
October 15th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Brooklyn Action Corps
BAC Takes Stand Against Poorly Planned Infill
October 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment
The BAC Board has voted unanimously to oppose a proposal to divide a parcel of land located at 3523 SE 13TH Avenue. This was a difficult decision for our organization to make. Unlike many other neighborhoods in Inner Southeast Portland, the Brooklyn Action Board generally supports residential infill development. Increased residential density reduces suburban sprawl, [...]
Tags: Brooklyn Action Corps
Brooklyn Blood Drive, Please Donate
October 13th, 2008 · No Comments
Longtime Brooklyn residents, Paul and Alba Rager, are seeking blood donors for the annual Daniel Rager Memorial Blood Drive to be held on; Saturday, October 18 from 10 am – 3 pm at Sacred Heart Villa Hall, 3925 SE Milwaukie Ave. The drive honors their son Danny, who died in an auto accident in 1998. [...]
Tags: Brooklyn Action Corps
Opportunity to Help the City Plan
October 6th, 2008 · No Comments
photo credit: fortes This is a great opportunity for those of you who are concerned about Portland’s projected growth. The following is the City’s request for applicants… The City of Portland is accepting applications through October 31, 2008, for 12 community members to serve on the Community Involvement Committee (CIC) for the Portland Plan. The [...]