Planning and conservation › Natural areas, parks and trails › Protecting habitat and water › Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants › 2008 capital grant awards 2008 capital grant awards
See the projects awarded funding from Metro's voter-approved natural areas bond measure. Find out how residents are re-greening and restoring nature in their neighborhoods.
Applicant: Portland Parks and Recreation
Partners: Johnson Creek Watershed Council, SMILE (Sellwood-Moreland Improvement League)
Proposed grant funding: $150,000
Total project cost estimate: $868,853
This project will restore nearly a half mile of Crystal Springs Creek, an important tributary to Johnson Creek, by removing the concrete channel and playground equipment from the floodplain area and replanting the banks with native trees and shrubs. The grant will also provide funding to design and construct a new play area that allows children to improve sensory awareness and discover the natural environment through play.
Applicant: East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Partners: Humboldt Neighborhood Association
Proposed grant funding: $99,500
Total project cost estimate: $1,692,580
This project will transform a historic property in North Portland’s Humboldt neighborhood into an outdoor classroom and living laboratory. The project will enhance residents’ appreciation of how natural features can be incorporated into the landscape and provide people with new ideas to try at home. The demonstration garden will include nature-friendly designs for capturing and treating rainwater on site including a rain garden, cistern, porous pavement and creative art for a disconnected downspout.
Applicant: Clackamas County Development Agency
Partners: Developer Nick Stearns, Clackamas Community Land Trust, North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District, Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District
Proposed grant funding: $140,000
Total project cost estimate: $430,236
This project will support the acquisition and development of a small neighborhood park in a park deficient, mixed-income community adjacent to permanent affordable housing. Active participation from diverse partners – including the developers, residents and an affordable housing provider – will keep the community directly involved in caring for the park in the future.
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