Hello everyone,

We just had our August business association meeting and were fortunate to have a full house attend while we met for the first time our new project manager from PBOT and the project manager from Kodiak Construction who will be responsible for phase II of the streetscape.  We were given a more detailed outline of the project timeline, which is what I will be sharing with you today.

September 8: Streetscape construction begins

- temporary signs, detour routes put in place (1 day);

- traffic control begins (roads will remain open for a few days still) – 40 days;

- erosion control begins (40 days)

Initial general construction begins

September 9: Lower valve boxes (1 day)

September 10: Lower manholes (2 days)

September 14: Cold Plane Pavement Removal (3 days)

September 15: Trench resurfacing (2 days)

September 15: Adjust valve boxes to finish grade (2 days)

September 17: Adjust manhole to finish grade (2 days)

Concrete Paving

September 16: Willis to McClellan (4 days)

September 16: Sawcutting/curing (7 days)

September 22: McClellan to Kilpatrick (4 days)

September 22: Sawcutting/curing (8 days)

September 28: Kilpatrick to Schofield (4 days)

September 28: Sawcutting/curing (6 days)

October 4: Schofield to Watts (5 days)

October 4: Sawcutting/curing (7 days)

October 12: Streets Reopen!

Final General Construction

October 18: A.C. Paving (2 days)

October 21: Permanent striping (2 days)

October 25: Punch list (5 days)

November 2: Project Completion

If you have any questions contact the business association and we will direct you to the right people.

KBA

After Labor Day this September, the second phase of the Denver Streetscape will commence.  The details of this phase:

1) The street will be closed from N. Watts to N. Interstate

2) The street will be ground down to be more level with the sidewalks, and a thincoat of cement will be poured.

3) Half lanes will be left open on all streets moving east/west across Denver.

The Kenton Business Association has been in active communication with the Portland Bureau of Transportation and our new project manager for this phase of the project, and plan to keep the community in the loop of the progress that takes place throughout the life of the project.  We will also be doing major promotion and activities in the commercial district in order to keep foot traffic moving through our shops and the financial impact is a low as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the business association at info@kentonbusiness.com

EXTRA, EXTRA!

With only a few months to plan, and on a shoestring of a budget, the Kenton Business Association and Neighborhood Association have finished the planning phase of the First Annual Kenton Street Fair!

Currently we have over 70 vendors confirmed, three stages fully booked for the day, a coaster car exhibition, a car and bike show, and a variety of games and activities for folks of all ages!  With the support of neighbors, businesses and artists, we have secured some incredible performers who have offered to help our new event become something special simply because they care to help.  We’re excited to welcome The Lions of Batucada, Sarah Moon & The Night Sky, Mr. Ben and so many more as they entertain us throughout the day and keep the energy up for this special day.

Kids will have plenty to do too.  With an entire tent dedicated to children’s activities, a puppet show, the Winterhawks hockey team will be bringing their slapshot game, and hopefully with the support of Wells Fargo, we will be able to secure bumper cars! This is all pending being able to use their parking lot for the entire day and not just after they close at 2pm.

And finally, don’t forget to check out the coaster car exhibition at 10am! While it’s small this year, we’re hoping in the future for this event to become a practice run for those cars going to Mt. Tabor… spread the word.  And right near the start line you will see a full block of amazing vehicles thanks to Mackins Autobody hosting the first Mackins Car & Bike Show (all proceeds from the car and bike show go to JDRF).

It should be a day of great fun, and we hope to see you there!  Tell your friends!

While Kenton is one of Portland’s oldest neighborhoods, it is going through a period of revival.  As a designated historic district, the Portland Development Commission has committed to the revitalization of the Kenton commercial district through their Denver Streetscape Project (see plans here).

Kenton’s long history has as many long-time residents that have lived in the neighborhood their entire lives.  The Kenton commercial district is a quiet nook in what is one of Portland’s northernmost neighborhoods.

- quiet but intimate and quality

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