March 4, 2011

• On the Road: Nick is in Seattle with a delegation of Portland homeless service providers and affordable housing professionals learning from the city's successful model

• Short-term rent assistance helps 6500+ avoid - or escape - homelessness

• The Gateway Neighborhood Park and Urban Plaza Master Plan was approved by Council Wednesday

• Concordia breaks ground on state-of-the-art athletic complex  to serve students, community

• Harper's Playground site tour, workshop with nationally-acclaimed playground designers