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City of Portland Advances Innovative Deconstruction Efforts with State Grant
Grant funds support projects to reduce waste, promote reuse, and grow green jobs by building on Portland’s nationally recognized deconstruction policy.
Press release

ProjectDox upgrade coming Feb. 24; brief outage expected
A new viewer will offer enhanced functionality and a better user experience. ProjectDox will be unavailable starting Friday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. to prepare for the upgrade.
News article
Four Councilors refer Zenith Energy resolution to full Council for February 19
Councilors Mitch Green, Angelita Morillo, Jamie Dunphy and Tiffany Koyama Lane will introduce a resolution regarding Zenith Energy. Under City Code 3.02.020, the item is referred to the full Council by four Councilors instead of being referred by a Committee.
News article
Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 24-098978 CU
Conditional Use Review
2416 SE 34th Ave
Public notice - Proposal
Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 25-003671 AD
Adjustment Review
929 SE 52nd Pl
Public notice - Proposal
Learn more about best practices for inclusive design and emergency planning
Sign up for a free webinar on Thursday, March 6, sponsored by the ADA National Network and the U.S. Access Board.
News article

Weekly Street Services report: February 3-9, 2025
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.
Report
Councilor Avalos letter to Portland State University regarding PSU-AAUP labor negotiation
Councilor Avalos letter to Portland State University regarding PSU-AAUP labor negotiation
News article
Traffic Advisory: Emergency repairs to storm inlet at SE 82nd Avenue and Yamhill Street
The southbound curbside lane of SE 82nd Avenue at Yamhill Street will be closed while crews make repairs. It will remain closed for at least one week to allow concrete forms to be built and poured.
Traffic Advisory
We've Only Just Begun
It’s been scarcely a month since I stepped into City Hall for my first day as Mayor. Every morning, I cross the threshold of City Hall thinking about the people I met on the campaign trail. Portland has reached a moment of profound opportunity, and so much rides on us getting this right.
Newsletter
Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
News article
Updates to TRN-10.45 (Relocation Process for Public Utilities)
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is updating an administrative rule: TRN-10.45 (Relocation Process for Public Utilities). The proposed update to the rule and description of the changes can be found below.
News article
Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 25-006044 HR
Historic Resource Review
1716 NW Davis St
Public notice - Proposal
What we heard at the Portland Monuments Symposium
Sharing what the Office of Arts & Culture team heard from 100+ attendees at the Portland Monuments Symposium in October 2024.
News article

Retail Theft Mission Results in Numerous Arrests, Recovery of Stolen Merchandise
A retail theft mission resulted in numerous arrests and recovery of stolen merchandise.
Press release

Notice of Land Use Decision LU 23-098235 HR
Historic Resource Review
2214 NE 19TH AVE
Public notice - Land Use Decision
Strike averted: City of Portland reaches tentative agreement with DCTU, finalizes AFSCME agreement details
Updated News article

Councilor Avalos Statement on sanctuary city lawsuit
Press release
Portland seeks providers for variety of shelter models
City issues Request for Proposals (RFP) for temporary shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
News article
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