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Portland Housing Bureau to Preserve Nearly 500 Affordable Homes with $23M in Funding Awards

PHB is excited to announce the seven awardees of the Spring 2025 Preservation RFP and the preservation of 484 affordable units. Capital improvements will extend the useful lifetimes of these buildings, increase energy efficiency with PCEF dollars, and address livability and safety concerns.

News article


News Release: PBOT says failure of state Transportation Reinvestment Package will have significant impacts in Portland

Every dollar invested in preventative maintenance can save up to $10 in future reconstruction

Updated Press release


Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - June 30, 2025

Please read our June 2025 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

Newsletter


News Release: Northeast Cully Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente returns June 29 with car-free streets and community celebration

Family friendly fun in the Cully and Roseway neighborhoods

Updated Press release


73Foster Reaches Financial Closing

REACH CDC have closed financing on their 73Foster project, which will bring 64 units of affordable housing to Foster-Powell, including 22 units of Permanent Supportive Housing. It is expected to open in late 2026.

Blog post


Construction and Maintenance

Construction began in Spring 2025 and will take up to a year to complete.
Environmental Services is currently in the planning phase for this project. A construction timeline has not been scheduled yet.
Summer 2023
Fall 2023

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MAC Trail Volunteer Day Washington Park

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

Burlingame Third Tuesday Volunteer Event

Join a Tuesday volunteer day at Burlingame Park and help keep the space beautiful, clean, and safe.

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event

Upcoming Events

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public.

9:30 am 11:30 am
Meeting
Available Online

Cloud Forest Washington Park Volunteer Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the Cloud Forest at Washington Park!

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Blooming rhododendron plant with pink flowers

MAC Trail Volunteer Day Washington Park

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

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