Greening the Neighborhood - Events and Occasions in River Road

From Jan

Dear Neighbors and Friends

Looks like the long awaited change in the seasons - sunny and warmer. Finally!

Warmer weather and summer time means outdoor events.

Many of us are busy with projects and initiatives for a safer, more secure and greener River Road. That is what these events and occasions are all about!

Below are the dates and basics, the link goes to a website with more info.

here is the link >>> http://www.suburbanpermaculture.org/Calendar.html

Drywell decommissioning

A pilot project is getting underway off of Howard Ave around Escalante and westward.

The City of Eugene is planning to construct drainage improvements in your area. The project will eliminate the drywells in the streets in your neighborhood and connect the existing drainage system to the primary drainage network in the area. The work will improve the drainage system, help prevent future flooding, and protect groundwater quality.

This work is City funded and there will be no direct charges to you for the work.

River Road Community Organization Bike/Ped meeting
When: March 13, 2012, Tuesday, 7pm
Where: River Road Emerald Park Rm. E (1400 Lake Drive)

City Transportation and Parks Planning staff will be discussing and taking feedback on two projects that are planned for this summer:

Bike/Ped path in Rasor Park:
The Rasor Park Master Plan contains a conceptual design for an 8 ft path from the west end of the park to connect to the Riverfront Path.

Here are some links to the County Neighborhood Watch information.

You can click on a link on this page to get a NW brochure.

http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/Sheriff/PoliceServices/Neighborhoo...

How to get started.

http://www.lanecounty.org/Departments/Sheriff/PoliceServices/Neighborhoo...

City of Eugene NW Document

http://riverroadco.org/files/nwpacket.pdf

Check out link to Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Website

http://www.centrallanertsp.org/EugeneTSP/PedBikePlan/Home

Draft October 14, 2011

http://www.centrallanertsp.org/sites/default/files/Draft-EPBMP-9.7.11.pdf

Check out Eugene's Transportation System Plan

http://www.centrallanertsp.org/EugeneTSP/Home

Envision Eugene

www.envisioneugene.org

Building Your Neighborhood Organization

Volunteers are needed to keep the River Road Community Organization (RRCO) thriving.

We are looking for neighbors who are:
1. Interested in building a lively, healthy community;
2. Not motivated by guilt or obligation;
3. Enthusiastic about the job;
4. Able to do a task without going too far out of their comfort zone; and
5. Willing to donate some time.

Can you commit for a year or two to help your neighborhood?

Meeting set up
Hospitality
Website back up
RRCO Board members (election in March)

Who to call for crisis help

In response to the recent tragic death of Jeanette Maples in our neighborhood, River Road Community Organization members raised many thoughtful questions at a recent meeting. How can a tragedy like this happen without the awareness of serious problems in a home nearby? What prevents us from taking action? What can we change in the community environment and what resources are available to better address and prevent abuse, harassment or bullying?