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Spring is here and plazas are in bloom!
Highlighting events, a new guest piece from the community, and our survey on NW 13th Ave Plaza
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PBOT Safe Routes to School April 2024 Newsletter
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News Release: PBOT offers discounts on taxi, Uber and Lyft rides to encourage Portlanders to take a Safe Ride Home on St. Patrick's Day weekend
City program offers discounted travel options for holiday revelers, March 15-18
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February Plaza Newsletter
Winter Lights come to the plazas and Darcelle XV Plaza update.
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Additional Support for Community Members Navigating Retroactive Permitting Related To Storm-Damaged Trees
This page contains information about additional support offered by Portland Parks & Recreation for community members navigating the retroactive permitting related to storm-damaged trees.
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PBOT Vision Zero February 2024 Newsletter
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Commissioner Ryan Waives Fees for Winter Storm-related Tree Damage
In response to this extreme weather event and the Mayor’s emergency declaration.
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January Newsletter and 2023 Annual Report
Our January newsletter. Featuring the 2023 Annual report, a year in pictures, and a new art installation for Portland's Winter Lights Festival.
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Commissioner Ryan Directs Nearly $60M in Development Fees to North Portland Aquatic Center
The highly anticipated swimming site is nearly fully funded.
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Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 stabilization repairs underway
Repairing current voids will allow Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 to be refilled with water later this winter.
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December Newsletter: Holiday events, new planters, and a very special plaza partnership
PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's December newsletter. Featuring holiday events, new planters, and a very special plaza partnership with Ground Score Association.
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November Newsletter: Spotlighting St Johns Plaza
PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's November newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on St Johns Plaza.
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Portland's Housing Bond October 2023 Newsletter
The October 2023 edition of our Portland's Housing Bond Newsletter. A letter from Commissioner Rubio - Hope Springs at Francis + Clare Place - The Aurora's New Dawn - Las Adelitas Residents Take time for Self-Care - Charting Bond progress
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Fall in Love with Portland Public Street Plazas
PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's October newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on Pride Plaza's new street painting and pop-up music events.
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Portland Sunday Parkways returns to Southwest Portland on Sept. 10, with opportunities to bike, walk, roll, and hike!
Portland Sunday Parkways presented by Kaiser Permanente will return to the Southwest Portland Multnomah neighborhood on Sept. 10, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Audit Update: The Office of Management and Finance has addressed most City credit card risks; purchase of gift cards prohibited until City policy is in place
This is a two-year follow-up to our 2021 report, City credit card use slowed during pandemic but exposes underlying risks.
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Play Lotería Go in your neighborhood to win prizes!
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is celebrating the completion of the SE 162nd Ave Safety and Access to Transit project and the 4M Neighborhood Greenway project! Help us celebrate by playing this interactive community game. Head outside to play yourself or invite family and friends.
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Portland's Housing Bond July 2023 Newsletter
The July 2023 edition of our Portland's Housing Bond Newsletter. A letter from Commissioner Rubio - Funding Swap Between Two Projects - The Joyce opens - Major Milestones Abound - Charting Bond progress
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Audit Update: Council’s legislative changes helped the Portland Clean Energy Fund put management systems in place
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2022 report Portland Clean Energy Fund: Additional steps needed to implement voter-approved program.
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