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City Council to hold a public hearing on a new land use and transportation plan for Lower SE Portland on Thursday, April 25 at 2 p.m.
Community members can testify about the Lower SE Rising Plan in person or virtually at the hearing or online.
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Celebrate 10 years of funding public school arts
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Help us choose what to audit!
Every year, we pick about five areas of the City of Portland to audit. We'd love to hear your ideas on how we can make Portland work better for everyone.
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Commissioner Dan Ryan Allocates Funding for Berrydale Park Improvements to Move Forward
New skatepark, playground, pathways, and lighting coming soon
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Apply by April 30 for internship opportunities with the City’s Elections Office
The City of Portland Auditor’s Office seeks two summer interns interested in Portland’s new electoral system. This office promotes open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services for City government and the public.
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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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Free Constructing Civic Dialogues Workshops
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Civic Life Statement on Kenton Firehouse Auditor's Report
The Auditor's Office released a report regarding Civic Life's management of the Historic Kenton Firehouse. They found issues with past management of the property and made recommendations for change. Civic Life agrees with the recommendations and is already pursuing options to remedy the situation.
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New online application system now available for accessory short-term rental (ASTR) permits
Applicants for new and renewing Type A ASTR permits are encouraged to use Civic Portal to submit information and achieve faster decisions on their permit applications.
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Vibrant Communities Commissioner Dan Ryan Directs Development Funding to Complete Next Phase of Gateway Green Project
PP&R is improving accessibility and making more park improvements to the unique hiking and off-road cycling destination.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Appoints Donnie Oliveira as Interim Deputy City Administrator for Community and Economic Development
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Deputy Director Eric Engstrom will fill the Interim Director role for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability during this transition
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PP&R to Make Improvements and Repairs to Washington Park Playground
New play equipment and structural enhancements coming soon; temporary closure will start April 15, 2024
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Regulatory improvements to Portland’s zoning code head to City Council
Planning Commission recommends the RICAP 10 proposal with two amendments; Portlanders can testify to City Council at a public hearing in May.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and area partners awarded Community Energy Innovation Prize
$100,000 prize awarded for ‘supporting sustainable solutions to jumpstart an industrial symbiosis ecosystem in Portland’s Columbia Corridor’
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Development Services resumes collection of intake fees on small project permits
The COVID-era practice of delaying payment of intake fees until the issuance of a permit is ending.
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