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News and Notices

News Release: Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, returns in 2024 with events in East Portland, Northeast Cully and Southwest Portland

The Portland Sunday Parkways program returns in 2024 to East Portland on May 19, Northeast Cully on June 16, and Southwest Portland on September 22.

Press release


News Release: Biking in Portland grows by 5%, as PBOT announces new greenways and retrofits opening this year

Safety, education, greenways to grow more comfortable biking routes

Updated Press release


Join a community listening session to shape future city council operations

The Government Transition Advisory Committee and City staff are inviting Portlanders to participate in guiding the creation of recommendations for the 2025 City Council.

Newsletter


PBOT Safe Routes to School March 2024 Newsletter

Updated Newsletter


City of Portland invites community organizations to apply for Portland Votes 2024 Voter Education Grant Program

In November 2024, Portland voters will use ranked-choice voting to elect one mayor, one auditor and three councilors per district (12 councilors total) by prioritizing their candidates. Portland Votes 2024 seeks to ensure that voters understand the new election method with non-partisan education.

Press release


Construction and Maintenance

Study completion expected Spring 2024
Planning is underway; community engagement will start in 2024
Planning starting summer 2023
Expected completion of PNCA Block in Spring 2027

Today

82nd Avenue presentation to SE Uplift Land Use and Transportation Committee

Building a Better 82nd team members will present to the Neighborhood Association and ask for feedback about designs for several locations on 82nd Avenue. 

7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Noise Review Board Portland International Raceway Subcommittee

The Noise Review Board’s Portland International Raceway Subcommittee brings community members together for constructive dialogue to address concerns related to noise from PIR and to understand its impacts.

6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Upcoming Events

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online

82nd Avenue presentation to South Tabor Neighborhood Association

Building a Better 82nd team members will present to the Neighborhood Association and ask for feedback about designs for several locations on 82nd Avenue. 

7:00 pm 8:30 pm
Public Meeting

Tree Planting at Lents Park

Join Urban Forestry and Green Lents to plant trees and perform stewardship activities at Lents Park.

10:00 am 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
an adult and two children planting a tree