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•New railroad crossing to be added north of SW Arctic Boulevard.

•Construction of the sidewalks and bicycle paths along the remaining portions of SW Western Avenue will continue throughout the winter and early spring.

•The Cooper Mountain Community Development Plan to prioritize improving resiliency to climate change and protecting natural resources.

•Warming and cooling centers and shelters have been expanded to support vulnerable community members during extreme events.

•A Climate Action Task Force was established to advise City Council.

•Ongoing parking reform will increase density and promote active transportation.

•The updated Beaverton Community Vision recognizes the importance of a sustainable city.

•The Library of Things continues to reduce consumption.

•2019 was the year Beaverton’s Climate Action Plan was adopted.

•3 water storage pump facilities have been upgraded.

•100 percent of electricity used for city operations is from renewable sources.

Food Waste Prevention Week is April 10-16

Earth Day is Saturday, Apr. 22, and this year’s theme is Invest In Our Planet. While there are many ways to do this, including by planting trees, reducing single-use plastics, and more, one of the most impactful ways is by not wasting contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, so reducing food waste saves natural resources, time, and money!

Celebrate Earth Day this year by participating in Food

Waste Prevention Week, Monday, Apr. 10 through Sunday, Apr. 16. To get involved in the fun, visit www. FoodWastePreventionWeek. com or keep an eye on the city’s Facebook and Twitter accounts @cityofbeaverton. Wasted food costs the average Oregon household $1,600 per year.

Ready to get started saving that wasted money? Visit www.eatsmartwasteless.com for tips and resources on how your household can prevent the wasting of food.

Preventing wasted food at businesses is great for the business and the whole community. There are free resources, information, and great local videos available. There’s also an opportunity to share how your business is making efforts to reduce waste. Visit www.foodwastestopswithme. org to learn more. Also, many food-generating businesses are required to keep food scraps out of the garbage.

For more information on how to comply with the new business food scraps requirement, visit www. BeavertonOregon.gov/BizFoodScraps.

Western Avenue Street Improvements

Construction of the 48-inch Willamette Water Supply Commission (WWSS) waterline to be completed with connection into Beaverton Hillsdale Highway in winter 2024. Construction will start on the following items this year:

•New signalized intersections to be added at the SW Allen Boulevard and SW 5th Street intersections.

•Waterline service lateral connections are being made to transfer city water service from the existing 12-inch waterline within SW Western Avenue to the recently constructed 16-inch waterline.

The 48-inch waterline that will be installed within the SW is owned by the WWSS. This pipeline is referred to as the (MPE 1.1).

Learn more about the project at www. BeavertonOregon.gov/ WesternAve. For more information regarding the WWSS MPE 1.1 project, visit www.OurReliableWater.org/mpe.

Input Wanted on BURA Portfolio Redevelopment Strategy

The Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency (BURA) owns several key downtown properties and is creating a strategy to guide their future redevelopment.

Share your thoughts about new uses and community benopen house on Wednesday, Apr. 19. New uses could include transit-oriented, mixed-use employment; housing; affordable housing; and commercial could include community- and cultural-enriching uses, amenities, and accessibility. Your input will be considered for future developments to make values and priorities.

For more information and updates, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/ BURARedevStrategy or email our BURA team in the Community Development Department at urbanrenewal@BeavertonOregon.gov.

**2023 Move in Special**

Falling is one of the biggest risks to the health and well-being of older adults, as every year, 36 million seniors suffer a fall.

From physical conditions to hazards in the home, there are many different factors that can cause older adults to be at risk of a fall.

If you’re concerned about falling, either for yourself or a loved one, here at Prestige Senior Living Beaverton Hills we’re holding free fall risk evaluations throughout the month of April. Our team will meet with you or a loved one and spend time going over risk factors that could exist for you to consider, including many you may not even be aware of.

To book a time with our team for a free evaluation, visit us online at prestigecare.com/beavertonhills or call our community at (503) 520-1350 and speak to a member of our team.

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