Does anyone know how the art work for the new branch was selected? Other branches had neighborhood members advising so that the art reflected the historical and cultural traditions of the neighborhood. Given that this is one of the oldest parts of the city I hope there will be some references to its rich heritage.
We live 1 1/2 blocks from the new library - we're both excited and very concerned about the new library. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like the library really has a specific plan to deal with homeless people congregating at the shelter. Calling the library a "de facto day shelter" is a ridiculous comment - Multnomah County needs to decide what the purpose of a library is. Doesn't help that the Northrup overnight shelter is just a few blocks away....
It’s mind boggling to me that the city continues to spend money on new public spaces, and then basically hand them over to the homeless population because they aren’t providing “real” 24/7 shelters with wraparound services. It’s both sad and infuriating that now the actual neighborhood residents have to fear for their safety (and let’s face it, greatly reduced usage and enjoyment of the library their dollars pay for) because the people in government here won’t step up and do their jobs. They’ve sacrificed our public transit system, parks, libraries - the list goes on and on.
Where are the district 4 councilors (again) in this whole issue? These representatives they send to discuss these topics always seem exceedingly uneducated regarding the rules/regulations they should be the experts on. The overnight shelter(s), the less than impressive day center, and now the library are creating a “Bermuda Triangle” to throw away a lot of money while continuing to remove vital livability for thousands of Pearl/NW residents. Do we need to start recalls here, or what can we do so the entire NW area isn’t sacrificed to utter and ongoing stupidity?
The demonstrable stupidity and ignorance of the county / library snowflake staff person about the scope and reach of Oregon and the power and authority of the Oregon legislature is truly breathtaking. Typical, mind you, of county employees, but still breathtaking.
We've witnessed the violence and drug trade at the downtown central library. And are we to expect the same for our brand new library??!! Yep, can't have anything nice when the drug addicted and untreated mentally ill move in. Once AGAIN, putting the ordinary citizens at risk. Thanks city.
Does anyone know how the art work for the new branch was selected? Other branches had neighborhood members advising so that the art reflected the historical and cultural traditions of the neighborhood. Given that this is one of the oldest parts of the city I hope there will be some references to its rich heritage.
We live 1 1/2 blocks from the new library - we're both excited and very concerned about the new library. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like the library really has a specific plan to deal with homeless people congregating at the shelter. Calling the library a "de facto day shelter" is a ridiculous comment - Multnomah County needs to decide what the purpose of a library is. Doesn't help that the Northrup overnight shelter is just a few blocks away....
It’s mind boggling to me that the city continues to spend money on new public spaces, and then basically hand them over to the homeless population because they aren’t providing “real” 24/7 shelters with wraparound services. It’s both sad and infuriating that now the actual neighborhood residents have to fear for their safety (and let’s face it, greatly reduced usage and enjoyment of the library their dollars pay for) because the people in government here won’t step up and do their jobs. They’ve sacrificed our public transit system, parks, libraries - the list goes on and on.
Where are the district 4 councilors (again) in this whole issue? These representatives they send to discuss these topics always seem exceedingly uneducated regarding the rules/regulations they should be the experts on. The overnight shelter(s), the less than impressive day center, and now the library are creating a “Bermuda Triangle” to throw away a lot of money while continuing to remove vital livability for thousands of Pearl/NW residents. Do we need to start recalls here, or what can we do so the entire NW area isn’t sacrificed to utter and ongoing stupidity?
The demonstrable stupidity and ignorance of the county / library snowflake staff person about the scope and reach of Oregon and the power and authority of the Oregon legislature is truly breathtaking. Typical, mind you, of county employees, but still breathtaking.
We've witnessed the violence and drug trade at the downtown central library. And are we to expect the same for our brand new library??!! Yep, can't have anything nice when the drug addicted and untreated mentally ill move in. Once AGAIN, putting the ordinary citizens at risk. Thanks city.
But JVP says that they’re our houseless neighbors!