Week of 11/29/21 - Neighborhoods
The Neighborhood Update is produced on a weekly(ish) basis by the City of Corvallis to help neighborhoods stay connected. Contributions are always welcomed and considered - please send by Friday of the preceding week.
New This Week
On the Calendar: City Legislative Committee Meeting | Planning Commission
South Corvallis Art Walk 2021 - December 5 @ 10a @ South Corvallis - The South Corvallis Art Walk is returning in 2021 and will feature more than 25 artisans. The first annual South Town art walk took place in 2011 when a small group of artists printed a map and invited family, friends and the community to visit their studios for holiday shopping. The art walk has become a signature event in South Corvallis over the years. Details about the event and COVID-19 restrictions are available online. Learn more.
Porter Park Playground Improvements Meeting #2 - December 8 @ 5:30p @ Online - The Parks & Recreation Department has received a small grant to help update the playground at Porter Park! Share your thoughts, ideas, and aspirations with City staff by attending the virtual meetings, visiting the website, and participating in the survey.
Hwy 99 Facility Plan Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting - January 12 @ 10:30a @ Online - The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) continues to make progress on the Hwy 99 Facility Plan. This planning effort will inform how investments can be made to improve the transportation system in south Corvallis. It will address the safety, comfort, and attractiveness of walking and biking in south Corvallis as well as vehicular safety, mobility, and access on Hwy 99W. A Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) is meeting to provide on going feedback as ODOT progresses through this planning phase. The next SAG is scheduled for January. Meeting login details and materials from past meetings are posted on the project website. Visit the website
Announcements & Upcoming Events
Neighborhood Incentive Grant Available ($1000) - The CPNA collected over $18,000 in contributions and exceeded its original goal of $16,000 to construct a microshelter. The extra money will be used to fund two $1,000 incentive grants for other Corvallis neighborhood associations interested in sponsoring a similar microshelter project. CPNA thanks all those who contributed and Unity Shelter for organizing, placing, and managing microshelters in our community. If your association is interested in an incentive grant for a similar project, contact Courtney Cloyd.
City's Mixed Use Project Moves into Implementation - After more than two years of public involvement, the City’s Mixed Use Zones Project is moving into a 3-phase implementation. Phase 1 will begin with a public hearing at the Planning Commission meeting in the near future. Planning staff has put together a storymap which explains the project and provides an interactive map of recommended changes to the City’s zoning map. The storymap provides an easy-to-read explanation of zoning and offers a tool to help you map your property in relation to the proposed changes. Explore the storymap | Ask a Question | Visit the website
