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The Neighborhood

6/17/2016

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Post by Peter Barich
Last weekend I helped my neighbors paint our intersection at NE Mallory Avenue and Going Street. This project had no client and there was no payment for services rendered. But it’s probably the most important project I’ve completed while working with Communitecture.
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I worked with City Repair to organize the day of painting as one of the many place-making events going on around the city as part of the Village Builders Convergence. A lot of energy, time and money went into organizing, preparing and permitting the project. It was taxing. But in reflecting on the whole process I can’t deny the smile that turns up the corners of my mouth at the thought of all the gains.
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There’s so much value in neighborhood place-making. When you finish painting an intersection everyone gets the satisfaction of having created a piece of art. Everybody gets to take photos and instagram something cool. Everyone that joins in spends quality time painting with their own two hands of their own volition. Kids learn how to read a flat map of color and engage their noggins in transferring that understanding to some real application. Neighbors meet neighbors they didn’t know existed. Old neighbors reconnect. An awareness of a neighborhood community is fostered. And participation comes from a willingness and a want to make a piece of art that lasts, that others see, that is their own. Individual desires to create a place with art seeds a notion of authorship and responsibility in the neighborhood. And everyone benefits from that.

What I want to point out, though, is that the greatest value is gained by whoever is most involved in the project. I guarantee I’ve benefitted the most out of everyone involved because I was involved throughout the entire process. From meetings with City Repair to meetings with PBOT, from neighborhood gatherings to going door-to-door to rally the neighbors, meeting almost 100 people on the 4 blocks around my house in a matter of weeks, getting to know those folks. If you hold yourself responsible for leading the charge on a neighborhood place-making project you gain the knowledge of every interaction with every neighbor. You learn the histories of those that preceded you. You gain the familiarity of innumerous new friends in your community.
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I can’t recommend a more fruitful labor than doing a place-making project in your neighborhood. Work with your neighbors to make your neighborhood yours! Lead the charge if no one else does! You will reap the benefits.
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Available For Lease: Charming Private Office in Excellent Inner Southeast Location

6/15/2016

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Communitecture and City Repair are moving to a beautiful new office and you could join us! Does your organization need a private office in a great Southeast Portland location? Would you be excited to share space with a vibrant community of activists, architects, and community builders? We form friendships at work, share home-cooked meals, garden together, and keep each other inspired to make Portland a better place. The landscape surrounding the office will be cultivated as a permaculture demonstration site with edible plants. We are seeking professionals who will be excited to participate in this community while nourishing your business or non-profit organization. Designers, builders, non-profits, women-owned and minority-owned businesses encouraged to apply.
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We have two private offices available October 1st. They can be rented as a suite (have the whole upper floor!) or separate. We hope to rent to someone in the City Repair or Communitecture community, so please beat the Craig’s List crowd and contact us soon!

Room 1: 170 SF private office with windows plus walk-in closet in upper level of two-story building. $625/month.

Room 2: 155 SF private office with windows in upper level of two-story building. $475/month.

Both available October 1st. One year renewable agreement preferred.
Pictures available upon request (currently being remodeled)

AMENITIES INCLUDED:
Sign facing Division Street
Utilities and internet
24/7 access
Use of shared conference room as scheduled
Shared full kitchen
Outdoor space w/ patio, gardens
On the 4 Bus Line; two blocks to the 70 Bus Line; four blocks to MAX Orange Line stop
Close to restaurants, coffee shops, New Seasons, People’s, Ladd’s Addition parks
 
NOT INCLUDED:
Cleaning services
Off-street parking
Phone line (can be added)
 
TO APPLY, email office@communitecture.net and include:
Name of your organization
Your website and contact info
Your mission statement or description of your work
Approximate typical office hours
Number of people in your organization
Describe your needs regarding visitors to the office (how many clients/others per week; group meetings or individuals)
Any questions you may have for us
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