THE PALISADES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
WE REPRESENT THE PALISADES NEIGHBORHOOD
The Mission of the Palisades Neighborhood Association (PNA) is to serve as a citizen advisory body that works to enhance neighborhood identity and character and provides input to elected city officials on critical matters affecting our neighborhood.
The PNA is a volunteer organization. Anyone who lives in, owns property, or has a business within its boundary is part of the PNA. With a population of over 4, 400 we are one of the two largest neighborhood associations in Lake Oswego.
Neighborhood associations are concerned with issues that affect the quality of life in the community. Neighborhoods often discuss and make recommendations on zoning regulations, traffic improvements, and public facilities and services. Neighborhood associations also sponsor social events that strengthen neighborhoods on a person-to-person basis. Sponsoring neighborhood festivals, block parties, crime prevention activities and upgrading neighborhood parks are important projects for neighborhood associations.
Neighborhood Associations are advisory groups chartered by the City to act on issues affecting neighborhoods. Lake Oswego chartered neighborhood associations in the belief that it is desirable for citizens to be involved in the decisions that affect the health and quality of their neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Associations provide a forum for members to discuss common concerns about livability, land use, traffic, zoning, etc. Neighborhood members elect boards to represent their views before the Planning Commission, City Council and other public bodies and to maintain ongoing communications with City governments.
Neighborhood associations also play an important role in building a sense of community within their geographic area.
The PNA represents Lake Oswego’s largest neighborhood in both geography and population. We are a friendly, family-oriented, secluded, safe, community where people feel connected to others. Shifting elevations provide an array of ever changing views and beautiful vistas; there are a variety of perspectives available in the Palisades Neighborhood.
We are a low-density neighborhood where houses are primarily owner-occupied and entirely detached single family residences. Our homes are diverse in size, style and price, and most homeowners show pride in their property by keeping it well maintained. We live close to scenic parks, protected natural areas, open spaces and Oswego Lake. Palisades Neighborhood Association members treasure the neighborhood’s age diversity and its excellent schools with exemplary parent participation.
There is a municipal golf course, aquatic park (open soon), public parks, three historic sites and three churches within its bounds. PNA neighbors enjoy the ease of access to amenities such as public parks, natural areas, a high-quality public library, shopping and the regional transportation system.
PALISADES NEIGHBORHOOD
OUR HISTORY
