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City Council Statement: ‘A Roadmap for the Next Two Years’
Resolution authorizes Chief Administrative Officer Michael Jordan to implement Measure 26-228, provides insight on how Commissioners-in-Charge will lead organizational change to prepare for City Administrator management, establishes 90-day action plans that address Portland’s most urgent need.
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January Safe Routes News and Resources
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City of Portland and Metro Advance Four New Affordable Housing Projects
Portland will exceed its goal for Metro’s Affordable Housing Bond with four new projects focused on rental and homeownership opportunities.
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Portland Permit Metric Dashboard updated
As part of the City of Portland’s permitting improvement efforts, a new online dashboard provides greater transparency into the development review process by illustrating numbers of permits and average timeframes in different phases of this process.
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New 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code editions took effect Oct. 1
Previous codes from 2019 will be phased out as of April 1, 2023. Please take note.
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Commissioner Hardesty, PBOT Announce Agreement to Begin Revitalization of O’Bryant Square
Demolition is scheduled to begin in early 2023.
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Portland's Housing Bond December 2022 Newsletter
The December 2022 edition of our Portland's Housing Bond Newsletter. A letter from Commissioner Ryan - The Starlight opens - Cutting the Ribbon at Hayu Tilixam - Boys & Girls Club Brightens Afternoons at Crescent Court - Charting Bond progress
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Portland welcomes its new Building Official
The Bureau of Development Services announces the selection of Matt Rozzell as the City of Portland’s new Building Official, beginning Thursday, Dec. 22.
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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - December 2022
Read our December 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - Mid December 2022
Read our Mid December 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - Mid November 2022
Read our Mid November 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
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Deadline extended: Have a passion for enhancing Portland's historic and architectural heritage? Consider joining the Historic Landmarks Commission
The City of Portland is seeking applications for a public-at-large member to serve a four-year term on the Historic Landmarks Commission. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due Wednesday, Nov. 16.
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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - November 2022
Read our November 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
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Customer survey indicates improvements in many areas of City’s building permit system
The City of Portland released the results of a second survey, conducted online between July 26 and Aug. 9, to gauge the effectiveness of efforts to assist customers in preparing and submitting a building permit application.
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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - mid-October 2022
Read our mid-October 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - October 2022
Read our October 2022 e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
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