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Cultural Vitality Sponsorships open October 14
Arts & Culture
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Community-based organizations, small and emerging non-profit arts organizations, and cultural institutions providing arts programming that support the cultural vitality of Portland can apply for sponsorships as part of this program.
10 years of deconstruction: How Portland turned old buildings into a source of new materials
Deconstruction
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News article
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Ten years after Portland became the first city in the nation to adopt a residential deconstruction ordinance, local contractors, salvage businesses and community partners are helping give building materials a second life.
Happy 100th Birthday, Providence Park
Spectator Venues and Visitor Activities Program
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News article
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Celebrate 100 years of Providence Park, Portland’s iconic stadium. From baseball and football to Timbers and Thorns soccer, concerts and historic events, discover how the venue has evolved over the past century and continues to bring the community together.
A Win for Portland Small Businesses—They No Longer Need Permits for Pool Tables and Pinball Machines!
Councilor Steve Novick
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News article
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Fire Marshal lifts burn ban
Portland Fire & Rescue
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Press release
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On October 15th, in conjunction with the state and our neighboring fire agencies, Portland Fire & Rescue is lifting the burn ban enacted in late June earlier this year.
PPB Seeks Input on Directives
Police
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Press release
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The Portland Police Bureau directs member action through its policies, procedures, and rules, as found within Directives. The Bureau is in the process of reviewing the following Directive(s) and seeks community input.
Recognizing White Cane Day – October 15
Police
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Blog post
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October 15 is National White Cane Safety Day, a day to promote awareness about the rights and safety of pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired, especially when using mobility aids like the white cane.
Notice of Land Use Decision LU 26-056725 MLDP
Zoning and Land Use
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Public notice
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Land use decision
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Middle Housing Land Division Partition Review
4416 SE Woodward St
4416 SE Woodward St
Notice of Land Use Decision LU 26-009952 AD
Zoning and Land Use
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Public notice
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Land use decision
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Adjustment Review
NW 9TH AVE
NW 9TH AVE
Octob2026 Newsletter from the Outdoor Dining Program!
PBOT Business Support Services
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Newsletter
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This month we shout out the upcoming Portland Book Festival, provide a heads up about potential grants for culinary tourism, provide some timely reminders, boost some scary specials, and dispel a common myth about outdoor dining.
September 2026 Newsletter from the Outdoor Dining Program!
PBOT Business Support Services
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Newsletter
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This month we spotlight new program member Bar Scorpio, provide a heads up about potential grants for holding cultural events in your space, and debut a myth-busting guide to help permit holders keep their spaces safe.
Diesel Emission Reduction Act grants are now open!
Clean Air Construction
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News article
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Funding available to equipment owners across the United States to help replace older and more polluting diesel engines with new, cleaner technologies or exhaust control retrofits.
Changes are coming to some street parking in CEID
Parking Enforcement and Operations
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News article
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This Fall, PBOT is changing the signage for some parking spaces in the Central Eastside. These changes will affect select spaces which will be converted to pay-to-park, disability parking spaces, or spaces for employee permit holders that also allow visitors to park for up to two hours.
Rebuilt SW Alder Street bus stops are complete
Transportation Projects
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Stops feature repurposed MAX shelters to provide more space, lighting, and accessibility.
NE Shaver Sidewalk: October Construction Updates
Transportation Projects
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Newsletter
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NE Shaver Street sidewalk construction started this week, will be active through May 2027
Energy performance metrics now available for 800+ commercial buildings in Portland
Commercial Building Energy Reporting
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News article
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The 2025 annual report and energy performance metrics are now available. Learn how large commercial buildings across Portland perform in energy usage and efficiency and use the map interface to compare buildings with key characteristics.
One Deceased Following Crash in Forest Park Neighborhood
Police
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Press release
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One person is deceased following a crash in the Forest Park Neighborhood.
Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 26-046916 RP
Zoning and Land Use
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Public notice
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Proposal
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Replat Review
5204 N Harvard St Units A and B
5204 N Harvard St Units A and B
Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 26-066186 HRM
Zoning and Land Use
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Public notice
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Proposal
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Historic Resource with Modification Review
1020 SW Naito Pkwy
1020 SW Naito Pkwy
Notice of Land Use Decision LU 26-055192 AD
Zoning and Land Use
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Public notice
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Land use decision
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Adjustment Review
5926 NE 22nd Ave
5926 NE 22nd Ave