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Smart Growth webinar about upcoming land use and transportation projects available for review

Mayor Wheeler and Commissioner Eudaly’s offices, BPS and PBOT share important information about upcoming City Council public hearings for Expanding Opportunities for Affordable Housing, Central City 2035, Residential Infill Project and Expiration Date Extension Project.

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Residential Infill Project public hearing back on track

City Council to hear public testimony on amendments to the RIP proposals during a virtual meeting on June 3

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Central City 2035 heads to City Council for re-adoption and public hearing on May 28

Revised plan includes changes to address LUBA and Court of Appeals concerns.

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Expiration Date Extension Project mitigates COVID-19 impacts on new development review cycle

Read and submit comments on the Proposed Draft of code amendments from April 27 through May 26, 2020.

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City Council online public hearing on Expanding Opportunities for Affordable Housing project on May 14, 2020

Portlanders invited to testify during a virtual hearing, online via the Map App, or by mail.

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Adapting to COVID-19: News from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Updates from BPS projects and programs and how bureau staff are helping the City respond to the coronavirus crisis.

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News Release: Beloved "Bike to Books" Design Contest returns for fourth year

Youth across Multnomah County are invited to design bike lane art for Portland's streets
PBOT and Multnomah Country Library team up to make sure contest meets Stay Home. Save Lives requirements

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Urban Forestry Same Day Permits Now Available During Permit Center Closure

Due to the City’s COVID-19 response and Permit Center closure, Urban Forestry walk-in service has been temporarily suspended.

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COVID Workforce Response Lines

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News Release: City of Portland Continues Critical Maintenance and Repair Work with Covid-19 Safety Measures

National Work Zone Awareness Week with tips for safe travel in work zones. Videos show the work of infrastructure crew members to keep roads safe, critical water flowing. 

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Public Safety Update from the Portland Police Bureau

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PP&R will provide Free Lunch + Play programs in Summer 2020

Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, Washington Park Summer Festival, Portland World Soccer Tournament are canceled this summer.

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PP&R Urges Physical Distancing, other Health Directives to be Followed

April 7, 2020 update - please help stop the spread of COVID-19

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Mayor Wheeler Announces Plans to Keep Columbia Pool in North Portland Open Through June 2021

Mayor Ted Wheeler announced he will include funding for Columbia Pool in his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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April 2020 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

A monthly snapshot of land use planning work going on in your neighborhoods. Please visit the project website and contact project staff with any questions.

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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - April 2020

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Language Access Guidance for the COVID-19 Response

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