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News and Notices

Now recruiting! PHB seeking members for the newly created Portland Advisory Committee on Housing

Are you knowledgeable about housing policy, affordable housing development or finance, property management, landlord or tenant advocacy, or other housing-related insight? Join the new advisory body that will help advise and guide the Housing Bureau. Apply by October 27, 2024.

News article


Safe Blocks Monthly Report – September 2024

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

News article


Get ready: International Walk + Roll!

PBOT's Safe Routes to School October 2024 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


News Release: Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente to Celebrate World Car-Free Day on Sept. 22 in Southwest Multnomah

Family-friendly activities and car-free streets in SW Portland on Sunday

Updated Press release


Construction and Maintenance

Study completion expected Fall 2024
Planning is underway; community engagement will start in 2024
Planning and design starting in fall 2024
Expected completion of PNCA Block in Spring 2027

Today

Volunteer at Yard Tree Giveaway Events

Join Urban Forestry in hosting our Yard Tree Giveaway events

8:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Tree giveaway event

Tree Walk at the Roseway Parkway

Come learn about the trees of the Roseway Parkway.

9:30 am 11:00 am
Community Event

Portland Arbor Day 2024

Get ready for Portland Arbor Day 2024! Join us in welcoming the fall season by celebrating our trees at Glenfair Park on October 12, 2024.

10:00 am 2:00 pm
Community Event

Portland Arbor Day Tree Planting 2024

Join us this fall for the annual Arbor Day celebration! This year we’ll be celebrating at Glenfair Park.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community Event
Volunteers planting a tree

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

Informational Workshop: Contracting with Urban Forestry

Join us for an in-person workshop to learn about Urban Forestry's vision and explore tree planting and establishment contracts, gain insights into the contracting process, understand key proposal criteria, and discover valuable resources for contractors of all sizes.

4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Community Event

See and Be Seen Ride

Dress in your most visible attire, light up your bike, and join us for a fun illuminated ride! Come early for some bright freebies.

5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Classes and Activities
A person on a bike riding at night wears multiple bright colored lights.