Construction

Portland Parks & Recreation has begun to shape the future of the South Park Blocks; one of Portland’s oldest and most popular parks. Rows of tall trees, native plantings, and colorful roses will remain key features, while we consider updates to make the blocks more welcoming and accessible for all.

In April 2019, Portland Parks & Recreation begin planning and design development to implement the first part of the South Entry Vision in the South Entry area of Washington Park from Highway 26.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), in partnership with Metro, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) as well as many community partners, is working to create a safe path for bicycles and pedestrians to cross Columbia Boulevard at Chimney Park.

In 2013, a robust Laurelwood Park Vision and Master Plan was completed and approved with the intent to create a signature public space that will serve as a centerpiece for the continued development along the SE Foster Road corridor.

On narrow or busy sidewalks, it can be tough to get around. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and Prosper Portland are partnering to fix broken sidewalks, add street trees, and improve accessibility on N Lombard Street.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is constructing a new neighborhood greenway route between NE Sacramento and SE Flavel around the 70s avenues.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is building operational and safety enhancements at the intersection of NE Alderwood Road at Columbia Boulevard.

PBOT is constructing a pedestrian and bicycle crossing on SW Naito Parkway at SW Whitaker Street.

This project will provide safe routes to several Title 1 schools and access to transit in a neighborhood with very poor sidewalk coverage by adding sidewalk and constructing a greenway.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is updating the street design of NE Glisan Street from NE 102nd to 162nd avenues. This project modifies how space is allocated on NE Glisan to create new safe places to cross the street, new biking facilities, and other elements.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is constructing a new earthquake-ready bridge to fill the gap between the Holman Neighborhood Greenway and the upcoming 47th Ave protected bikeway, while providing better access for freight, walking, and biking.

This project will add a walkway on NE 60th Avenue between NE Prescott Street/Cully Boulevard and NE Lombard Street (formerly known as NE Portland Highway).

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will construct safety improvements such as crossing improvements, sidewalk infill, upgraded curb ramps, buffered bike lanes, widened multi-use paths, and more along NE Halsey Street.

The Water Bureau will construct a new 175,000-gallon water storage tank in Forest Park. The new tank is part of a broader effort to increase the amount of water available on Portland's west side for firefighting and earthquake preparedness.