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Friends of Tryon Creek is transforming this urban forest through community-driven efforts focused on equity and environmental restoration. With support from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF), they’re fostering connections, restoring habitats, and making nature more accessible.
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Proposed zoning code updates address parking, exterior improvements, and regulatory improvement. Comments are welcome through Friday, July 18, 2025.
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The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) and program administrator Earth Advantage are proud to announce that Cooling Portland: A PCEF-funded climate resilience program, has met its initial goal of installing 15,000 portable heat pump cooling units 18 months ahead of schedule.
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In the city’s first year of curbside battery collection, Portlanders safely taped, bagged, and set out more than 20 tons of batteries in their glass recycling bins. That means fewer fires, safer workers, and a cleaner environment for everyone.
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News release from the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
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Learn how to keep food from going bad by making the most of your freezer and understanding where in your fridge and cupboard food will last the longest.
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Community members are invited to comment on draft proposals to streamline public infrastructure upgrades and improvements in natural areas. Comments are welcome through May 9, 2025.
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Each organization will receive $155,000 to implement projects that enhance digital skills and access for underrepresented small business owners in Portland.
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Harmonee Dashiell is the Equity and Engagement Manager for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, where she helps Portland residents make their voice heard in moving towards the city's future. She's organizing the City’s Earth Day celebration on April 19.
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April 7 – 13, 2025 is Food Waste Prevention Week. Reducing food waste is a great way to keep your wallet full and positively impact the environment.
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News release from the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
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March 2025 – PCEF and Digital Skills for Native Americans grants, free Home Energy Scores, code improvements and more. Subscribe to this monthly newsletter from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability below.
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Thanks to those who joined us at the Kickoff Celebration! Here’s a summary of what was shared and heard. Stay tuned for more opportunities to be involved.
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Applications for $67 million of available funding open March 26 through May 27, 2025
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Home sellers that are at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) may be eligible for a free Home Energy Score.
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The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has launched the Digital Skills Building for Native Communities Grant, funding programs that expand digital skills training for Portland’s Native American community. Nonprofits and educational institutions can apply by April 11, 2025.
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Seeking members to serve on an advisory body responsible for long-range city planning, including guiding, developing, maintaining, and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code.
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Former end-of-life care facility Juniper House is recognized as one of the country’s first historic sites designated for HIV and AIDS history.
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In case of snow or ice, leave garbage, recycling, and compost carts at the curb. They will be emptied as soon as it is safe to do so.
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If your garbage, recycling, or compost is not picked up, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can.
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