Reimagining Green Spaces in Parkrose

Imagine a Greener Sandy Blvd

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Imagine a Greener Sandy Blvd ~

Historic Parkrose, Symbiop and Bloomsday Natives present:

The Parkrose Greening Project

Site plan of the Portland Immigrant Sculpture Triangle featuring pathways, a bench, native plants, juniper trees with flowering Manzanitas, an E-bike charging station, and educational signage.

The Immigrant State island located where Sandy Blvd & Lombard Ave merge, at the onramp for 205, will be the first location to be revitalized with native plants.

Two landscape photographs, one of a backyard with a wooden bench, garden, and trees, and the other of a field with blooming wildflowers and tall trees, illustrating native plantings and meadow composition.
A page from a publication showing images of a wildflower meadow, an old rusty tractor overgrown with plants, and rows of vegetables in a farm field. The page includes educational signage about native plants and water conservation, with captions describing the images and a header for Bloomsday Consulting.

This project will transform a commercial area that serves many low-income residents by introducing native plants and sustainable landscaping to combat environmental inequities. By reducing urban heat islands, improving air quality, and minimizing noise pollution, the project directly addresses the disproportionate climate impacts experienced by under-resourced communities.

The revitalized green spaces will not only enhance the neighborhood’s livability but also foster community pride and well-being. Native plant installations will provide critical biodiversity, creating a healthier, more resilient environment while offering accessible, natural spaces for residents to enjoy. This initiative prioritizes equity and climate justice, ensuring that those most affected by environmental challenges benefit from sustainable, community-driven solutions.