Community presentation on neighborhood projects focused on creating green space and amenities for inner southast Portland, Oregon.

1. HOSFORD-ABERNETHY
NEIGHBORHOOD
Park projects in our urban, residential neighborhood.

2. HAND Neighborhood Projects
 Pocket Park Project – changing a street, SE 19th
Ave. to a park or “Avalon Sanctuary”
 Establishingownership of street
 Coordinating with bureaus and agencies
 Creating relationships and funding resources
 Piccolo Park Drinking Fountain Fundraiser –
advocating for basic resources & amenities.
 Establishing
need – can it be done? Cost?
 Creating partnerships and coordinating with bureaus

3. Establishing Ownership of Empty Lots
Division/Vision
Green Street
Project &
7 Corners
Area study ::
Projects took
a closer look
at lots and
zoning along
Division
Street.
Where were
there unused
spaces?

4. Could a dead-end street become something else?
Began to investigate what it would take to change SE 19th Ave. into a park or
open space – is it possible? Started dialogue with staff, neighbors and others.

5. Establishing Ownership of Empty Lots
Remember:
The first
answer is not
always
accurate.
If sources
conflict, check
and check
again.
Get clarity on
which bureau
“owns” it.

6. Researched the Land at 19th Ave.
Confirmed it
was not a
“right of way”
but owned
“outright.”
City bought lot
in 1902 for $1
from estate of
Mary Fox
Tibbetts.
“Avalon Street”
renamed 19th
in 1933.

7. Linear Park Permit Request
PBOT’s only
process for
improving or
changing a
street.
No proven
track record.
Need support
from
immediate
land owners.

8. Making Use of Many Goals
If there was
neighbor
support, could
this project
meet multiple
objectives
already in
place?
Started to
explore
resources
already
available.

9. Community Outreach / Feedback
Began to foster relationships with Creative process – What are the…
neighbors and businesses. Uses? Needs? Challenges?

10. Putting the Details Together
Funding and Design Resources Building Support/ Event Outreach
 PBOT Application  Street Fair(s)
 Funding Sources?  PARKing Day

11. “What if?” & “Why not?” Approach
Illustrating Possibilities: Utilizing Drawing on Resources already in
resources in the community. motion – Division Streetscape.

12. Biggest Hurdle to Grant Funding
 Who “owns” the land?
 Who has the final say?
 You can’t apply to
most grants if you
don’t have
“managerial”
designation or
permission.

13. Seeking Support – TKF Foundation Proposal
Grant proposal for long term study on place-making and repair in an urban core.

14. Realizing Long Term Challenges
Who is in
charge of
maintenance?
Long term
funding
- City budget
- SDC’s
- Fundraisers
Support and
stewardship

15. Public-Private Partnerships for Basic Resources
Establishing partnerships can help with something as simple as a drinking fountain.
Continuing tradition of Piccolo Park, built after Mt. Hood Freeway Project was defeated.

16. Piccolo Park Drinking Fountain
How do you
get a basic
amenity
installed?
Biggest hurdle
is funding –
who pays for
it? SDCs? City?
Coordinating
with the right
bureau – in this
case Portland
Parks and
Recreation.

17. “What does it take to do this?”
 Actual cost - $7,000 for complete installation
 Establishing neighborhood support

18. Building on Community Resources
Develop a  Portland Parks Foundation Fiscal
strategy and Sponsorship
create
partnerships  Volunteer graphic design and project
to add coordination
credibility to
your project.  Business District – dine out nights, publicity,
flat donations
 Immediate neighbors, “Friends of Piccolo
Park”
 Including information in neighborhood and
school newsletters.

19. Celebrating as a community once again
Included key supporters in a dedication and celebration. Invited everyone to
participate. All ages left with a sense of value and place.

20. What are the biggest challenges?
Where we need clarification in working with the
City on creating parks, gardens, open space in
our neighborhoods.

21. Finding the Right Place to Start
 City Bureaus & Staff
 Who to talk to?
 Establishing Fiscal
Support/Partnerships
 Create opportunities
for neighbors to
participate
 Utilize volunteer
resources

22. Working with others on big questions
 System Development Charges
 How are funds allocated?
 How does a neighborhood apply?
 When to bank on your own and when to ask for
partnership support.
 Explore working as a coalition and Park Bureau’s
two-acre minimum park size. Does this policy work in
denser or developing parts of our city?

23. Stay positive and believe in your project!