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News and Notices

4 new Vision Zero updates

PBOT's Vision Zero December 2024 newsletter.

Updated Newsletter


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

Today

Tree Planting at Merrifield Park

Come plant trees with us at Merrifield park

9:00 am 1:00 pm
Volunteer Event
two adults and a child mulch 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

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
Several adults and elementary school students wearing winter coats wait for hot drinks before school starts.