Construction
Kenton Priority Outfalls Plan
Sewer and Stormwater
In Planning
Planning work is expected to continue through 2024.
Environmental Services is developing the Kenton Priority Outfalls Plan. This planning effort will protect public health and the environment by identifying ways to reduce pollutants in stormwater entering the Columbia Slough.
82nd Avenue: Glisan and Davis Signal Improvements
Transportation
Engineering And Design
Construction 2025-2026
As part of this project, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will make critical safety improvements to 82nd Avenue, including rebuilding signals at NE 82nd Avenue at Glisan and Davis streets.
Kelley Point Park Project
Parks
In Planning
Planning is underway; community engagement will start in 2024
Planning is underway for a new trail connection and other improvements at Kelley Point Park, located at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in North Portland.
NE Columbia Boulevard at NE 11th Pedestrian Crossing
Transportation
In Planning
Currently in planning phase
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plans to construct a median island pedestrian crossing adjacent to the Oregon Human Society building at NE Columbia Boulevard at NE 11th Ave.
Safe Routes to School Intersection Improvements: Multiple Locations
Transportation
Upcoming
2023-2024
Upcoming crosswalk and ADA curb ramp improvement projects along Primary Investment Routes located within the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Funded by the 2012 PPS Bond.
SE 37th Avenue and Holgate Sewer Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction began the week of September 23. Repair work is expected to be complete before January 2025.
Environmental Services has designed a project to replace more than 400-feet of aging sewer pipe in the Reed neighborhood. The project will protect public health and the environment by increasing sewer capacity and helping to prevent sewage releases to buildings and local streets.
NE Grand and NE Schuyler Sewer Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction is currently paused.
Environmental Services has started construction on a sewer project to repair 165 feet of public sewer piping in the Lloyd neighborhood. The project will protect public health, property, and the environment by increasing the capacity of the public sewer system.
82nd Avenue: Fixed Speed and Intersection Cameras
Transportation
Under Construction
Installation 2024
As part of this project, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will make critical safety improvements to 82nd Avenue, including installing new fixed speed and intersection cameras.
Francis + Clare Place
Rental
Open
Summer 2024
Catholic Charities is developing 61 units of deeply affordable housing in Portland’s Central Eastside for people exiting homelessness.
Wilkes Headwaters Project
Parks
In Planning
Planning and design starting in fall 2024
The community is invited to join Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) in planning improvements for the Wilkes Headwaters property, a 20.7-acre site near NE 154th Avenue and NE Fremont Street in the Wilkes neighborhood.
SW Alder-Harvey Milk Sewer Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Project design continues. Construction is anticipated to begin in July of 2026 and take a year and a half to complete.
Environmental Services is designing a project to repair 9,700 feet, or almost 2 miles, of aging public sewer pipes in downtown Portland. Having provided 140 years of service, the pipes require repairs to reduce risks of basement flooding and sewage releases to downtown buildings and streets.
Light Pole Safety Project
Parks
Under Construction
2023-24
This page contains information and updates about Portland Parks & Recreation's Light Pole Safety Project.
Sheridan Trunk Sewer Project – Water to Moody
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction is anticipated to begin in October 2024 and take up to two months to complete.
Environmental Services is designing a project to repair 524 feet of public sewer pipe on SW Sheridan Street between Water and Moody avenues. Having provided over 135 years of service, the pipes require repairs to maintain reliable sewer service and protect public health and the environment.
Construction was completed in early September 2024.
Environmental Services is has completed constructing a stormwater management project in the northern portion of the Kenton neighborhood. This project is part of a larger effort to improve water and sediment quality in the Columbia Slough.
Columbia Slough Outfall 65 Stormwater Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction began June 20, 2024, and is expected to be complete mid-October 2024.
Environmental Services will soon begin construction soon on a stormwater management project in the northern portion of the Woodlawn neighborhood. This project is part of a larger effort to improve water and sediment quality in the Columbia Slough.
The Fairfield
Rental
Open
Summer 2024
Home Forward rehabilitated the existing Fairfield building to preserve 75 affordable units in Downtown Portland for individuals exiting homelessness.
NE Shaver Sidewalk: NE 115th to Parkrose Middle School
Transportation
Under Construction
Began construction on July 8, 2024
Contractors will build sidewalk on the south side of NE Shaver Street between NE 115th Avenue and Parkrose Middle School campus. A total of seven new ADA ramps will be built at the corners of NE Shaver and 115th and 116th avenues.
SE 26th Avenue and Gladstone Sewer Repair Project
Sewer and Stormwater
Active
Construction began in February 2024 and took three months to complete.
Environmental Services completed a project to replace an existing 114-year‐old, 240-foot-long public sewer pipe in the Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood. This project will protect public health and the environment by increasing the capacity of the public sewer system.
NW Reed Drive Local Improvement District
Transportation
Engineering And Design
Summer 2024
This Local Improvement District (LID) will construct street improvements on NW Reed Drive west of NW 83rd Place to the western terminus of the right-of-way.
North Park Blocks Extension
Parks
In Planning
Expected completion of PNCA Block in Spring 2027
This project will extend the North Park Blocks to include the "PNCA Block," the block between NW Hoyt and Glisan Streets. It will also include park blocks further north, to be developed fully at a later date.
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