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News Release: Downtown SmartPark all-day rates to change on Nov. 18th

New rates to encourage more turnover in garages designed for short-term needs of downtown shoppers, visitors, and business clients. Short-term parking rates will remain the same.

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Neighborhood Contact – New Online Tools

Portland’s Neighborhood Contact requirements provide an opportunity for those who live, work or otherwise pass by a development site to learn about a project before the owner submits for permits or applies for a land use review.

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New Appeal Submittal Deadlines

What’s happening with Building, Electrical, Floating Structures, Mechanical and Plumbing Appeals? The Submittal Deadlines have changed!

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Traffic Advisory: N Denver Avenue now open in both directions

The N Denver Avenue paving project is funded by Fixing Our Streets, the first local funding source in Portland’s history dedicated exclusively to the city’s transportation needs

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"Portland Has Broken Its Promise to Keep Neighborhoods Safe From Demolition Contaminants"

Article from the Willamette Week. November 12, 2019.

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Updates

Read news from Planning and Sustainability about the deconstruction ordinance, expanding opportunities for affordable housing, the River Plan/South Reach and DOZA.

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New Policy on Additional Plan Review Fees for Permit Revisions and Changes in Scope of Work

Effective Monday, December 2, 2019 the BDS Business Practice Policy Additional Plan Review Fees for Permit Revisions and Changes in Scope of Work will go into effect.

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Traffic Advisory: Final paving work scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11 on N Denver Avenue from Lombard to Watts streets

The N Denver Avenue paving project is funded by Fixing Our Streets, the first local funding source in Portland’s history dedicated exclusively to the city’s transportation needs

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News Release: Congressman Earl Blumenauer and Commissioner Chloe Eudaly break ground on the new Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge over I-84

When completed in spring 2021, the Blumenauer Bridge will provide a vital link between two of Portland’s fastest growing neighborhoods.

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Turn signals rock

Show us what you're thinking

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Breakfast on the Bridges and Mobile Bike Repair

Another way Portlanders make biking awesome

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"A cheap shot from the city of Portland: Steve Duin column"

Article from The Oregonian. November 8, 2019.

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News Release: NE 47th Avenue, one of Portland’s most deteriorated streets, is getting an upgrade

The improvements are the result of a partnership between PBOT, Portland Parks & Recreation, the Portland Water Bureau, the Bureau of Environmental Services, and adjacent property owners.

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32nd Annual Neighborhood Fix-It Fair

Development Services will be an exhibitor at the upcoming Fix-It Fair on Nov. 23, 2019.

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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - November 2019

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Working Together as a City to Prioritize Fire Suppression

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