Community education and outreach
Community education and outreach
Helpful guides to learn about Portland and our services
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News and Notices
Big news: $1.1M to Portland schools!
PBOT's Safe Routes to School December 2024 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter
Finding leaks from space: How the Water Bureau uses space-age technology to reduce water loss
To mark World Water Loss Day, the Portland Water Bureau is celebrating the success of our satellite leak detection program! This year, we reduced our water loss by 370 million gallons (about a year's worth of water for 8,000 homes) and our carbon footprint by approximately 56 metric tons of carbon.
Blog post
Water-efficient home for the holidays
Get tips for cutting down on water use during the holidays!
Blog post
Public Works Procurement Day: Advancing Collaboration and Equity in Portland’s Infrastructure
Public Works and Procurement teams hosted a successful Public Works Procurement Day on Nov. 21, bringing together City project managers, contractors and community partners to explore bid opportunities for nearly $1 billion in upcoming infrastructure projects.
News article
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
Strategic and Planning Projects
Today
Tree Planting at Merrifield Park
Come plant trees with us at Merrifield park
9:00 am
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1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
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
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10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online
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
Winter Walk + Roll to School Day 2025
Put on your snow or rain boots and walk or roll to school while enjoying winter time in Portland.
Community Event
Bureaus and Offices
Advisory Groups
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