Services and Resources for Community education and outreach

Recorded Webinars

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Urban Forestry hosts community workshops on a wide variety of tree topics, and stewardship events to activate learning. Our workshops are a great place to build on your existing tree knowledge and skills or to take your first steps into the world of tree care and Urban Forestry stewardship.
We are tracking one audit report and five recommendations within the Regional Arts and Culture Council.
Learn more about building permits for affordable housing on a site shared with a place of worship. Find out how to get a permit to build affordable housing at a site with a temple, church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship. Read step by step instructions and get all the required forms.
Many homes and businesses sustain damage in storms and other natural disasters. Here is information to help you find resources to fix damage to your property.
Flyers, brochures, and magnets are available to community members based on availability.
Learn how to navigate Portland by foot like a pro. We tailor our in-person trainings to meet your group's needs.
Order free Vision Zero materials from the Portland Bureau of Transportation to help educate family, friends, neighbors, your school, or your organization about Vision Zero, Portland's commitment to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries.
The first step to getting a permit or land use review with the City of Portland is to research the property. You can find the permit history, utilities and services, permit fees and more online. Learn more about what to research and how to research properties online before you apply.
Converting a structure with one or two dwelling units to one with three or more units can trigger additional building code requirements.
The following questions were asked during the Residential Infill Lunch and Learn presentations on June 10 and 22, 2021. Some questions were answered at the end of the presentations. All questions and answers are listed below.
The residential infill options result in multiple units on one lot. One or all the units may be rented. Some residential infill options also allow for the land to be divided through a Middle Housing Land Division, so the units can be bought and sold separately.
Are you looking to add more dwelling units to your property while keeping an existing house? Several options are available for your project.
In exchange for more flexibility and units, the single-dwelling zones code requires that you provide more information about the property’s floor area ratio. The size of new structures or additions are limited based on the size of the lot and size of all structures on the lot.
Learn more about when you need a permit to add or replace a window. Building Code requirements for windows in single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses, and detached accessory dwelling units. Need information about window permits in Portland, start here. (Also known as Brochure 10)
We are tracking six audits that made 32 recommendations to the Bureau of Revenue and Financial Services. The Bureau has implemented 11 recommendations, 14 are in process, and five are not implemented.
Feel confident leading rides for small and large groups. A great option for schools wanting to coordinate family rides, but aren't quite ready to offer bike safety education programming.
General information about the River Community Advisory Committee members.

Safe Blocks Program

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The goal of the Safe Blocks Program is to help all Portlanders feel safe and connected. The program supports community members through trainings and education, place-based security assessments, community building activities, and resources and referrals.