Advocacy Updates on Our Work at State Legislature Restore Oregon would like to thank YOU and everyone who helped create a groundswell of engagement with the Oregon Legislature so far this session. This was a week of big progress for two bills specifically so we wanted to keep you informed and engaged! This week…
Presidential Executive Orders Impacting Historic Preservation
Pictured Above: Executive Director Nicole Possert, with Carol Quillen, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Shaw Sprague, Vice President for Government Relations at the National Trust at 2024 Advocacy Week in Washington, DC. Presidential Executive Orders Impacting Historic Preservation Restore Oregon Plans Trip to Washington DC as Restore Oregon Prepares for 2025 […]
Action Alert – Please Show Support for Preservation in Oregon Legislature
Testify in Support of HB 3190 Bring Back a Preservation Financial Incentive The first public hearing for HB 3190 is tomorrow! It is now scheduled for Tuesday, January 28th at 3 pm with the House Revenue Committee. Your action can make a difference to show statewide support for historic preservation. HB 3190 was introduced on […]
Our Proactive Advocacy Begins As 2025 Oregon Legislature Convenes
Restore Oregon Works with Rep Nosse on HB 3190 to Bring Back Financial Incentive The Oregon Legislature’s 2025 “long session” officially begins Tuesday January 21, 2024 but there are already over 2,000 bills introduced with many more anticipated. We have a big and important legislative agenda to share. Let’s start with Restore Oregon’s effort to […]
Erv Lind Field added to National Register of Historic Places
Restore Oregon cheered on the celebration event at Erv Lind Field! The plaque designating its listing in the National Register of Historic Places was unveiled! Pitches and games were played and dreams came true to honor these important untold stories. This is the 3rd designation for LGBTQ+ history in Portland, elevating the history and significance […]
Advocacy Alert: Support the Keller Re-Imagined
Picture Above: Rendering of 21st Century Keller, Hennebery Eddy Architects/Stufish Entertainment Architects Advocacy Alert: Support the Keller Re-Imagined with Public Testimony TODAY As you may have read in the current issue of FieldNotes, Restore Oregon fully supports and is advocating for the reuse of the Keller Auditorium in downtown Portland. A wonderfully reimagined Keller, strengthened […]
Restore Oregon Unveils New Five-Year Strategic Framework
50 Years Ago Oregon was a Preservation Innovator. We Believe it Can be Again. Restore Oregon recognizes that the time is now to boldly move beyond traditional approaches to historic preservation to create an inclusive, equitable, and diverse preservation community in Oregon. Our Board of Directors and staff have worked together over the past year […]
The Outcomes of Restore Oregon’s 2024 Advocacy Work
Restore Oregon had a fairly narrow policy agenda for the short session, focused on housing production priorities and funding for the arts/culture/heritage sector. Many of you participated in the public hearing and testimony process, for which we are truly appreciative. Thank you for taking time and lending your voices.Thank you, also, to our Policy and […]
Apply for Restaurant Funding
Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program Should your restaurant get $50,000?! Apply for the Backing Historic Small Restaurant Grant Program! Applications are due March 25. Announcing Backing Historic Small Restaurants, presented by American Express in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation! 50 restaurants across the country have the opportunity to receive a $50,000 […]
Action Alert: Testimony Needed NOW!
Picture Above: The Friends of the Oregon Caves and Chateau would get capital funding to restore the historic doors at the Chateau if HB 4124 passes Advocacy Needed to Secure Funding for Arts/Culture/Heritage in HB 4124 The Oregon Legislative session begins today (February 5). It’s a short six week sprint so things happen fast, really […]