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Emergency Overnight Shelters Extend Morning Hours Due to Forecasted Cold Weather

Due to forecasted cold weather, many of the City of Portland's emergency overnight shelters will extend morning operations by several hours until 8AM PDT starting Friday, January 23 through Sunday, January 25.

News article

Sleeping units at the NW Northrup location.

PBOT Vision Zero January 2026 newsletter

PBOT's Vision Zero January 2026 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

A recently improved SE Division Street and 82nd Avenue intersection.

PBOT Safe Routes to School January 2026 Newsletter

PBOT's Safe Routes to School January 2025 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter

A recently improved street intersection with a new marked crosswalk and median island.

Playing in tune: BRAVO Youth Orchestras and Portland Parks & Recreation

BRAVO Youth Orchestras and Portland Parks & Recreation partner to bring strings and choir to SUN Community Schools, giving students a welcoming space to explore music, discover new instruments, and grow as young musicians in a familiar, supportive setting.

Updated Blog post

Child orchestra on a stage. All dressed in black, getting ready to play.

Dawson Park resource fair event summary - January 6, 2026

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Dawson Park resource fair
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Construction and Maintenance

Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center Feasibility Study

Study completion expected Spring 2026

Kelley Point Park Trail Project

Design is underway for a new trail connection, with construction expected to begin in Spring 2026.

Wilkes Headwaters Project

Planning and design started in fall 2024; construction expected to begin Spring 2028

North Park Blocks Extension

Expected completion of PNCA Block in Fall 2028
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Urban Foresty Presents: Black Environmentalism in Portland - North Portland

Come learn about Black community leaders and their environmental projects, specifically in the historical Black Albina neighborhood. Discover organizations and leaders working to increase the Black community’s connection to nature within Portland today.

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Classes and Activities
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Upcoming Events

District 2 – ABCs of Land Use: An Introduction to Portland Zoning

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is partnering with the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN) to host a free learning event on Thursday, Jan. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., hybrid (in person and virtual), part of the ABCs of Land Use series.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Community Event
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Winter Walk+Roll to School Day

Winter Walk+Roll to School Day is Wednesday, February 4! Put on your snow or rain boots and walk or roll to school while enjoying winter time in Portland.

Community Event
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Urban Foresty Presents: Black Tree Stories - Albina

Celebrate Black Heritage Month in the Multnomah County Library with Portland Urban Forestry at the Albina Library!

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Classes and Activities
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