Upcoming BAC Events

Oct
1
Sun
all-day Socktober
Socktober
Oct 1 – Oct 31 all-day
Socktober
  Socks are the most-requested clothing item by our neighbors in need. You can drop off new, unused socks in child or adult sizes at these Brooklyn businesses: 503 Distilling Lounge in the Iron...
Oct
4
Wed
7:00 pm Brooklyn Land Use & Transportati... @ TBD
Brooklyn Land Use & Transportati... @ TBD
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting, both in-person and on Zoom. You can join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, or call in from a phone. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97619486898?pwd=SlBVR3FId0xRQ2hpeWxBWCsxa0IzQT09...
Oct
5
Thu
7:00 pm Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Climate Community Open Meeting @ The Chomp | Portland | Oregon | United States
For anyone who is concerned about the climate crisis and wants to do something about it collectively. Contact: climate at brooklyn-neighborhood.org You may also join the Slack.
Oct
9
Mon
4:00 pm Community Connections Committee ... @ Rose City Coffee
Community Connections Committee ... @ Rose City Coffee
Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Email community-connections@brooklyn-neighborhood.org for details on the agenda and location updates.  During the summer, the meeting tends to rotate among committee members’ homes.
Oct
11
Wed
7:00 pm Brooklyn Action Corps Board Meeting @ Sacred Heart Villa & Virtual
Brooklyn Action Corps Board Meeting @ Sacred Heart Villa & Virtual
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Action Corps Board Meeting @ Sacred Heart Villa & Virtual | Portland | Oregon | United States
The Brooklyn Action Corps board meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss ongoing projects and conduct the business of the BAC. The public is welcome to these...
Oct
19
Thu
7:00 pm Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Climate Community Open Meeting @ The Chomp | Portland | Oregon | United States
For anyone who is concerned about the climate crisis and wants to do something about it collectively. Contact: climate at brooklyn-neighborhood.org You may also join the Slack.

Milwaukie MAX Decision Pending

This is it, the week that the Portland to Milwaukie MAX Steering Committee makes its formal recommendation on a route, a bridge location on the Willamette River, and on station locations!

Momentum seems to be shifting in Brooklyn’s favor on this project.  The stations proposed for SE Clinton Street, SE Rhine, and SE Holgate are strongly supported by area residents and city leaders alike.  There is a strong resolve by regional leaders to make this project happen.  Construction may begin in 2010, and property aquisitions may occur as early as next year.

There also seems to be increasing support for a station at SE Harold Street and McLoughlin Boulevard.  Residents of Harold, Ellis, and Reedway streets in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood have been strong advocates in recent weeks for a station in this area.  The Brooklyn Action Corps Board is supportive of a station in this area, so long as it does not replace the station proposed for SE Holgate Street.  There appears to be a growing acceptance among city planners that these stations would serve two distinct populations despite their relatively close proximity to one another.

As the Chair of the Brooklyn Action Corps and a member of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee,  I have been invited to have lunch with Metro Councilor Robert Liberty and the other members of the Steering Committee.  This will occur this Thursday before their final vote on the project.

I will make sure to post an update on the day’s events.  If you have any last minute questions or concerns about this project, let me know.


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