EPAP Funding for Division Midway Alliance for Community Improvement

1. EPAP Funding forDivision Midway Alliancefor Community Improvement May 2013 Progress Report

2. Where is Division-Midway? Duke’s Family Dining Former Skuzzy Bldg Local Print Shop Headquarters 1 of 7 Convenience stores in the area Bad Boy Auto 148th 117th North

3. EPAP Action Items Addressed • Community Building 3.1 • Community Building 3.3 • Economic Development 2.2 • Economic Development 3.1 • Economic Development 4.2

4. CB 3.1 –Survey Instruments & Tools for Community Conversations- Social Media

5. CB 3.1 –Survey Instruments & Tools for Community Conversations- Written Media (Emails, Newspaper) Dan McCue, School District Communications Director

6. CB 3.1 –Survey Instruments & Tools for Community Conversations- Internal Media

7. Resident Survey

8. CB 3.3 Initiate “community conversations” at community forums and with existing groups to lay the foundation for community identity.

9. CB 3.3 Initiate “community conversations” at community forums and with existing groups to lay the foundation for community identity. • Charter Schools • Churches • Parent Teacher Orgs • Alternative Schools. • Area Apartment Complexes

10. Handicap Access EC 2.2 Identify and prioritize commercial nodes and commercial street frontages suitable for storefronts and/or main street improvements Basic Infrastructure & Design Elements • Storm Drains • adjust or redesign to accommodate for adequate storm water runoff • initiate a stewardship maintenance program • Crosswalks • install Flashing Beacons to warn oncoming traffic • coordinate bus stops to match up with crosswalks • adjust traffic signals to accommodate for elderly, children, handicapped • Sidewalks • create infill where needed for better pedestrian access • Street trees and shrubs installed for curb appeal • install ramps as required by ADA

11. EC 2.2 Identify and prioritize commercial nodes and commercial street frontages suitable for storefronts and/or main street improvements #1 122nd & Division Street • fill empty storefronts at Division Center and Division Plaza • create curb appeal with landscaping, awnings, fresh paint • mitigate stormwater runoff of parking lots and rooftops, tree islands • increase lighting and attractive signage • design safe pedestrian crossings from parking lot Shell Station Goodyear, Firestone Division Center Midway Plaza

12. EC 2.2 Identify and prioritize commercial nodes and commercial street frontages suitable for storefronts and/or main street improvements #2 North side 148th & Division Street • Improve curb appeal for all businesses • Improve sight lines for traffic and pedestrians • Install ADA curb ramp • increase lighting and attractive signage • Update landscaping • Improve parking design and aesthetics Dukes, Kelli’s, 7-11 Serendipity Ctr Carl’s Jr. Fred Meyer

13. EC 2.2 Identify and prioritize commercial nodes and commercial street frontages suitable for storefronts and/or main street improvements Building Modernizations • Knecht’s • level parking lot, create ADA parking • Berm the landscape island to disguise parking lot • Install lighting, street signage • Upgrade landscape design to include trees, shrubs • GoodYear • New storefront design • upgrade interior customer lounge • add landscaped area • disquise front parking lot • install lighting, street signage • Firestone • New storefront design • add additional landscaped areas • disguise front parking lot • install lighting, street signage • Petco • new storefront design to conform to what most other stores look like • install landscaping complete with tree and shrub islands • redesign and stripe parking lot, include ADA parking • mitigate stormwater runoff of parking lot and rooftop

14. EC 3.1 Identify and develop strategy to remove barriers to small business development in East Portland Technical Assistance • Create frequent opportunities to get expert training in IT, marketing, sales, etc. • Offer low interest school loans to business owners • Encourage a work or career center to move to the area, child care next door. • Mentor business owners on running successful businesses • connect with, NW Family Services, Mercy Corps NW, MicroMentor, seminars, workshops • Provide culturally diverse liaisons to help grow minority businesses • Create a district list of businesses for purposes of shopping local

15. EC 3.1 Identify and develop strategy to remove barriers to small business development in East Portland • Enhance Curb Appeal • establish regulations for • Signage • Zoning variances • eliminate driveways to ‘no where’ • add street furnishings, art • enforce building color restrictions • Electronic signs

16. EC 3.1 Identify and develop strategy to remove barriers to small business development in East Portland • Traffic Calming/Safety • install tree islands and plant material along sidewalks • install flashing beacons on crosswalks • adjust timing of traffic signals to accommodate elderly, children, handicapped • create bicycle lane barriers, paint safe zones for cyclists • limit freight trucks to after hours use • Establish a positive police presence in the area • install roundabouts…just kidding! • Advertise expected changes in newspaper, businesses, post signage in area

17. 4.2 Develop and build relationships between the business community and other community organizations for mentoring, skill building, fundraising, and development Business to Service Connections Happy Garden------------------ Craft 3 Wireless City---------------------PSU, SCORE Kelli’s Café------------------------PDC Tawakal Halal Market----------MESO, PDC Steve Souza----------------------PDC, Cartlandia

18. Thank You EPAP!

19. First Citizen Award Jean DeMaster, Human Solutions & DMA Treasurer Thank you Jean, You have been a lifesaver!