Portland's City Council is gearing up for a pivotal meeting where the future of Lower SE Portland's land use and transportation will be on the table, marked by a public hearing slated for Thursday, April 25, at 2 p.m. Eyeing changes in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood and surrounds, the plan dubbed the Lower SE Rising Area Plan has been in the works for two years, a period characterized by sustained dialogue between concerned residents and city bureaus, according to the City of Portland, Oregon.
Those looking at the nitty-gritty will note that the proposed plan, a collaborative effort between the bureaus of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and Transportation (PBOT), aims to tackle the lack of sidewalks, unsafe street crossings, and the dearth of commercial services which have long plagued the Southeast enclaves, including parts of Woodstock, Mt. Scott-Arleta, and Lents communities, that have been part of the discussions, as per the City of Portland, Oregon.
Following a nod from the Portland Planning Commission, who, after considering public testimony last November, voted to advance the plan to the Council, the Recommended Draft is now open for review by the public. The plan, which taxpayers can find here, lays out a long-range vision for the area's development, focusing on bolstering the infrastructure and accessibility for the neighborhood's locals.
