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Weekly Street Services report: November 21 - 27, 2022
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.
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News Release: Fresh pavement and safer crossings on N Lombard Street in St. Johns, thanks to Fixing Our Streets
St. Johns welcomes holiday shoppers after PBOT finishes major repaving project through the beloved North Portland business district .
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Service Level Update: Tree Permitting and Tree Hotline
Urban Forestry is experiencing an increased volume of permit applications. Turnaround time for a permit decision notice is 10 weeks from application intake
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Water, uninterrupted: Your investments in Portland’s water systems are paying off.
After several weeks of relying on our supplemental water source, groundwater from the Columbia South Shore Well Field, the Portland Water Bureau returned to 100 percent Bull Run water last week.
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Seeing tea-colored drinking water? It is natural color from the forest.
Some Portland-area residents may be noticing a harmless discoloration from fine organic matter from the forest floor in the Bull Run Watershed.
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International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women
Today we recognize November 25th, the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women.
Blog post
Be Safe, Be Seen, Slow Down
Sgt. Ty Engstrom is out on the roads every day, and witnesses dangerous behavior by vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooter riders.
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PPB Releases Videos and Resources on Avoiding Common Fraud Schemes
The Portland Police Bureau is releasing a series of videos and social media posts with resources aimed at various frauds and phone scams that continue to widely circulate in our community.
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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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Apply for a Digital Inclusion Coalition-building Grant Opportunity
Application period closes Jan. 22, 2023. Grant funds are available to support a community-centered organization in building capacity for digital inclusion.
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Weekly Street Services report: November 14 - 20, 2022
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.
Report
South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines Adopted by City Council
The new design guidelines go into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | November 2022
The City Auditor proposes the following revised administrative rule for adoption: ARA 8.03
Public notice
Shelter to Housing Continuum – Part 2 proposals head to City Council
The Planning and Sustainability Commission recommends the S2HC2 proposal after adding a few code amendments; Portlanders can testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on Feb. 8, 2023.
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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - Mid November 2022
Read our Mid November 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
Newsletter
Work to transition City’s government is underway, Independent District Commission applications due Dec. 1
One of three major changes headed to Portland’s city government is the establishment of four geographic districts for future city council elections. An Independent District Commission made up of Portland residents will be charged with preparing the district plan. Applications are due Dec. 1, 2022.
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Portland Aerial Tram to close for routine maintenance Nov. 18-28
Plan ahead for the 10-day closure; See maps and shuttle bus schedules at GobyTram.com
Updated Traffic Advisory
Ring in this holiday season with parking tips from PBOT Parking Enforcement
The city of Portland's SmartPark garages will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. PBOT's parking enforcement officers provide tips to holiday shoppers on how to best avoid a parking ticket.
Updated Traffic Advisory
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