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Deadline extended: City of Portland seeks experienced electricians passionate about safety to serve on appeals board

The City of Portland seeks two people to each serve a three-year term on the Electrical Code Board of Appeal. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Wednesday, Jan. 31.

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PBOT Safe Routes to School December 2023 Newsletter

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No administrative appeals to be considered during weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas 2023

This affects building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing code appeals.

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Design Commission endorses housing at Con-Way site

Additional units are proposed for a vibrant Slabtown neighborhood.

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PBOT Safe Routes to School November 2023 Newsletter

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Have a passion for architecture, development and public spaces? Consider joining the Portland Design Commission.

The City of Portland is seeking applications for two upcoming openings, each for a four-year term, on the Design Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply.

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Notice of Interim and Draft Permanent Rules for Homebuyer Opportunity Limited Tax Exemption Program

The public is invited to provide testimony on the draft permanent rules. Please submit your comments by November 28, 2023. A hybrid public hearing will be held on November 28, 2023 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Follow the link below to register.

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Portland Water Bureau head engineer honored with DJC Women of Vision award

Portland Water Bureau Chief Engineer Jodie Inman, P.E., was among honorees at Thursday’s Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) Women of Vision ceremony. Photo courtesy of Daily Journal of Commerce.

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Broadway Corridor Request for Qualifications to be released by end of 2023

Learn more about the upcoming RFQ for affordable housing development in the Broadway Corridor.

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October 2023 N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy Newsletter

October updates from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy.

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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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Three local design and historic review experts share insights at prominent national conference

The sold-out National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) annual conference, held in Portland Oct. 11 to 15, featured sessions highlighting innovative building designs and successes in cultural preservation.

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City of Portland’s DevHub Permitting Portal is Getting Refreshed

Updated graphics, expandable menus and other features will be rolled out later this fall.

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PBOT Vision Zero October 2023 Newsletter

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PBOT Safe Routes to School October 2023 Newsletter

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Audit Update: Momentous move by Council to consolidate permitting as City reforms continue

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2021 report, Building Permit Audit: Long-standing inability to meet customers’ needs won’t improve without better management, sustained governance.

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Rebecca Esau announces retirement

After six and a half years as director of the Bureau of Development Services, and nearly 30 years of service to the City of Portland, Esau leaves in December with a record of accomplishment.

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Have questions about residential infill options? Schedule an early assistance appointment

A new early assistance option offered by the Bureau of Development Services is available to describe residential infill options for single-dwelling and multi-dwelling zones.

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New residential, plumbing and electrical codes took effect Oct. 1, 2023

Learn more about phase-in periods and deadlines for submitting permit requests under previous code editions.

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