Profile: Our Community Partner: Portland Parks and Recreation
Portland Parks and Recreation requested input from Kenton area residents regarding ways to improve Kenton Park using urban renewal funds. PSU Capstone students used surveys and public meetings to gather input.
Our Community Partner: Portland Parks and Recreation

Site Address:

1120 SW 5th Ave.
Portland, OR 97204

Site Contact:

Kathleen Wadden, Senior Planner
Phone: 503-823-6152
Email: kwadden@ci.portland.or.us

Faculty Contact:

Celine Fitzmaurice, Associate Director for Community Programs
Phone: 503-725-9529
Email: celine@pdx.edu

Project Description:

Portland Parks and Recreation requested input from Kenton area residents regarding ways to improve Kenton Park using urban renewal funds. PSU Capstone students used surveys and public meetings to gather input.

Type of Partnership: Community-based Learning Academic Course

Partnership Frequency: Multi-term partnership

Student Commitment: 7 students, 4 hours per week

Partnership Began: 6/15/2002

Partnership Ended: 3/15/2003