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With Rent Due October 1, City and County Deploying Millions in COVID Relief
Assistance prioritized for BIPOC communities will help thousands of households, but without more help from Congress, thousands of others will be left out and vulnerable to eviction.
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With Rent Due October 1, City and County Deploying Millions in COVID Relief
Assistance prioritized for BIPOC communities will help thousands of households, but without more help from Congress, thousands of others will be left vulnerable to eviction.
Press release
Portland COVID-19 Household Assistance Program RFI
Request for Interest. Submissions due Thursday, August 20, 2020, 5:00 PM
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Questions from the community: Has the City considered placing dumpsters near encampments?
Get answers to your questions about Portland's Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program.
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Environmental Services to Clean Out CS Gas Residue from Storm Drains in Effort to Protect Willamette River
In an effort to prevent tear gas residue and other pollutants from reaching the Willamette River, the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is planning today to clean six storm drains around the Multnomah County Justice Center and the Mark O. Hatfield federal courthouse.
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News Release: Street Plazas come to life on N Denver Avenue and SE Clinton Street as part of PBOT’s Healthy Businesses Permit Program
New street plazas are popping up in Portland this month as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Healthy Businesses permit program, which allows for temporary changes to streets to give people more space to conduct business safely during the Covid-19 public health crisis
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Expiration Date Extension Project and Central City 2035 Plan Re-Adoption
The Portland City Council recently adopted two projects that will have impacts on expiration dates and development in the Central City Plan District. Both projects will go into effect on August 10, 2020.
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The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability loses a beloved colleague and racial equity champion
Last week, the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and the Portland community lost a dear friend and colleague, Tony Lamb.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Portland Water Bureau to Begin Annual Groundwater Maintenance Run
Updated Public notice
News Release: PBOT breaks ground on the SW Naito Parkway Improvement Project, funded by Fixing Our Streets, bringing significant improvements to major downtown gateway
The project will repave and reconstruct SW Naito Parkway between I-405 and SW Lincoln Street, add new traffic signals, and create a two-way separated pedestrian and bike path between SW Harrison and Clay streets.
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News Release: Construction complete on highly anticipated N Greeley Avenue Multiuse Path and Paving Project, paid for by Fixing Our Streets
The project increases safety for freight, motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland City Council Meeting July 8
Updated Public notice
Planning and Sustainability Commission continues public hearing on Ezone Map Correction Project to December 8
Staff continuing site visits to affected properties until August 31 and holding virtual one-on-one Q&A sessions for property owners who want to learn more.
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City Council re-adopts the Central City 2035 Plan with a 3–1 vote on July 8
The re-adopted plan goes back into effect on August 10, 2020; public comments invited on the re-adoption of administrative rules for bird-safe windows and low-carbon buildings.
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City of Portland Receives 2020 EPEAT Purchaser Award
On July 29, 2020 the City of Portland was recognized by the Green Electronics Council as a 2020 EPEAT Purchaser Award Winner at the 4-star level.
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Construction update for SE 136th Avenue
Paving between Powell and Division, and continued sidewalk work further south
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