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Portion of Willamette Greenway Trail closed for improvements starting June 5
Popular commuting and recreational route impacted beginning Tuesday, June 5, 2018
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BPS Updates
Read news from BPS about the Comp Plan, Central City 2035, Better Housing by Design, DOZA and a long range plan for the South Reach of the Willamette.
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Updates to the Central City Plan District
The final City Council vote on Central City 2035 Plan is scheduled for June 6, 2018. The plan would be effective on July 9, 2018 and is implemented through the Central City Plan District in the Portland Zoning Code.
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Portland Parks & Recreation Outdoor Pools Open for summer on Monday, June 15, 2015
POSTED JUNE 2015
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Portland Parks & Recreation, Partners, Secure Major Grant for Cully Park:
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Proposed Administrative Rule Would Offer Clearer Guidance on Requirements for Major Public Trail Improvements
If you apply to develop or redevelop one of more than 550 properties with a major public trail designation on the City of Portland’s Official Zoning Map, you may be required to grant an easement and make trail improvements as part of your project.
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Proposed Administrative Rules for Residential Demolitions
You may have seen that Portland City Council passed an ordinance in February 2018 to address asbestos and lead-based paint in residential demolitions. While the ordinance took effect immediately, the implementation will happen July 1.
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2035 Comprehensive Plan goes Live!
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"Hall Monitor: Calcualted Risk. A New Chapter of Accountability in City Hall"
Article from the Portland Mercury. May 23, 2018.
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News Blog: Major transportation improvements coming to East Portland through PBOT's East Portland Access to Employment and Education Project
While Portland Bureau of Transportation crews jump into the 2018 construction season, the planning and design of future projects continues as the bureau looks toward 2019. One such project is the East Portland Access to Employment & Education (EPAEE) project.
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Regional Arts and Culture Council: Clear City goals aligned with strong Arts Council strategy will improve arts and culture services
This report makes recommendations to improve the City’s provision of art and culture services through its contract with the Regional Arts and Culture Council.
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Celebrate Jewel Lansing Day
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Traffic Advisory: Street improvements on SW US Veterans Hospital Road from SW Gibbs Street to SW Gaines Street begin Sunday, May 20
The lane closures will allow crews to grind and pave 1.16 lane miles of pavement.
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Do You Know How Code Updates to Implement the 2035 Comprehensive Plan May Affect You?
Portland’s new 2035 Comprehensive Plan will take effect on May 24, 2018, at 1 p.m. It’s a long-range plan that helps the City prepare for and manage expected population and employment growth, as well as plan for and coordinate major public investments.
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Whitaker Ponds Nature Park Celebration and Dedication
Completed improvements enhance nature park access; more enhancements coming.
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Traffic Advisory: Street improvements to close lanes on W Burnside Road, from SW Skyline Blvd to SW Barnes Road, May 7-9
The work area is located between SW Skyline Blvd and SW Barnes Road.
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