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News Release: PBOT announces major projects starting construction in 2024

Over $100 million in transportation investments across the city and on several of Portland’s most dangerous streets.

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Portland Water Bureau treatment investments significantly improve lead levels in water

Improved drinking water treatment benefits all, especially people in homes with lead plumbing.

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Iconic elk statue will return to downtown Portland

The City's beloved Thompson Elk has been fully restored and safely stored since it was damaged during protests in 2020.

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Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 stabilization repairs underway

Repairing current voids will allow Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 to be refilled with water later this winter.

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Rebecca Gibbons appointed to National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) Board of Directors

Gibbons will also co-chair the Broadband and Digital Equity Committee.

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Portland Water Bureau head engineer honored with DJC Women of Vision award

Portland Water Bureau Chief Engineer Jodie Inman, P.E., was among honorees at Thursday’s Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) Women of Vision ceremony. Photo courtesy of Daily Journal of Commerce.

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News update on revision to draft proposal for city organizational structure

On Nov. 1, Portland City Council will consider Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Michael Jordan's recommendation for the City’s organizational chart.

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Fall in Love with Portland Public Street Plazas

PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's October newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on Pride Plaza's new street painting and pop-up music events.

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Construction on the NE 148th Avenue Safety Updates Begins

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Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street

Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.

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Call for Proposals: Join the City of Portland in Planning for Interim Activations of O'Bryant Square

The City is looking to reactivate the O'Bryant Square public plaza when it reopens, and has issued a Request for Interest.

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SW Capitol Highway Detour FAQ

A detour of southbound traffic on SW Capitol Highway between SW Garden Home Road and SW Taylors Ferry Road began Wednesday morning, August 18, 2021, and will end on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, mid-day. People have questions and we would like to address them.

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Pothole repair on SE 162nd Avenue on May 17, 2023

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Update on Parkrose Neighborhood Greenway Project

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Update on NE 148th Avenue Safety Improvements Project

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2022 Portland Housing Bond Progress Report

Presenting the 2022 progress report for the Portland Housing Bond.

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Striping to begin early April 2023

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Portland City Council selects first Salary Commission in a unanimous vote

Playing a key role in implementing voter-approved changes to Portland’s election system and form of government, the Salary Commission will set pay for the City of Portland’s elected officials.

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