Portland and the federal government
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Community education and outreach
Community education and outreach
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News and Notices
Four ways to fall into water savings
With the changing seasons comes a change in your landscape’s watering needs. Here are some quick tips to help reduce your outdoor water use this fall.
Blog post
City of Portland Launches Emergency Overnight Shelter Participation Data Dashboard
The City Shelter Services team of Portland Solutions has developed a public dashboard showcasing participation totals at emergency overnight shelters.
News article
Portland Community Gardens: 50 years of seeds and stories
From three sites in 1975 to 61 today, Portland Community Gardens has grown through shared work. Founder Leslie Pohl-Kosbau looks back on year-round plots, the gardeners who shaped them, and a city still growing together.
Blog post
Dawson Park event summary - November 4, 2025
News article
PBOT Safe Routes to School November 2025 Newsletter
PBOT's Safe Routes to School November 2025 newsletter.
Updated Newsletter
Construction and Maintenance
Study completion expected Spring 2025
Design is underway for a new trail connection, with construction expected to begin in Spring 2026.
Planning and design started in fall 2024; construction expected to begin Spring 2028
Expected completion of PNCA Block in Fall 2028
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Rainy Rider Photo Contest
Biking in the rain is not only possible, it's fun too! Text BIKE followed by a photo of yourself and your bicycle in the rain to 888-520-0526 for the chance to win a waterproof or high-visibility prize.
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Community Event
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day gives children the chance to celebrate Ruby’s courage by walking to school and is the perfect opportunity to teach children about the civil rights movement and make connections to today’s collective efforts for change.
Community Event
Meet at Sellwood Community House
Members of the public can meet with Councilor Green outside of City Hall during designated hours.
10:00 am
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1:00 pm
Community Event
Community Pruning Workshop
This short focused pruning workshop will provide an opportunity to strengthen the structural pruning knowledge of our community members and to provide a guided, hands-on opportunity to practice proper establishment pruning on young trees.
9:00 am
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12:30 pm
Classes and Activities
Upcoming Events
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is an annual, international event to remember those killed and seriously injured in crashes and to demand action for safer streets. This year, World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is Sunday, November 16.
11:00 am
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12:00 pm
Community Event
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
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10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online
Bureaus and Offices
Advisory Groups
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