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News Release: Safer crossings, smoother street coming to N Denver Avenue thanks to Fixing Our Streets
Preventative maintenance saves Portlanders money by avoiding the more costly repairs of streets that have failed
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News Release: Multnomah County and PBOT remind people to travel safely this Labor Day holiday
This year, 36 people have died in crashes on Portland streets—the most deaths at this point in the year since at least 2015.
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Proposed Amendments to Administrative Rule for Accessory Short-Term Rental Enforcement
The Bureau of Development Services is proposing to amend administrative rules related to enforcement of Accessory Short-Term Rentals (ASTRs) that are allowed by the Portland Zoning Code Chapter 33.207.
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Proposed Administrative Rule on Specifications for On-Site Notices (Signs) on Future Development Sites
On May 8, 2019, City Council adopted amendments to Portland City Code Title 33 relating to the Neighborhood Contact Requirement for certain projects. The updated code goes into effect on December 2, 2019.
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News Blog: Build healthy habits and fight climate change with these back-to-school walk and roll tips from PBOT’s Safe Routes to School program
Switching one car trip to one walk or bike trip each week can benefit your child’s health, their ability to learn, and the air they breathe. It also helps reduce traffic congestion around your school and neighborhood.
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Public Hearings Scheduled for Proposed Amendments to Title 11, Trees, Regarding Tree Preservation for Private Trees in Development Situations.
A new proposal will be heard by both the Planning and Sustainability Commission and the Urban Forestry Commission who will make recommendations to City Council.
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City Seeking Input on the City of Portland Erosion Manual and Sediment Control Manual
BDS, together with BES, wants your input on the City’s Erosion and Sediment Control Manual in preparation for an update to the manual.
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PP&R and partners host Charles Jordan Birthday Celebration on August 31, 2019
A celebration of the life of one of Portland’s most influential leaders, held at his namesake community center
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We're hiring a complaint investigator
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Building Healthy Connected Communities Along Division Transit report ready for public review
Community members invited to review proposed improvements to the Division Transit corridor, related actions, transportation proposals and policy recommendations.
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Talking Beat - Demonstration Events: Behind the Scenes
Every year the City of Portland has hundreds of demonstrations and protests. Most end peacefully and do not make the news, but recent violent encounters have raised the public interest as well as provide a few misconceptions.
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PBOT News Release: Two e-scooter companies qualify for modest fleet expansion
Bird qualifies for 525 e-scooters, expected to deploy today
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City Council Decides to Proceed with Bull Run Land Exchange
Portland City Council voted last week to approve the proposed Bull Run Land Exchange through an Exchange Agreement.
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News Blog: Transform a parking space into a park for PARK(ing) Day 2019
Applications are open! Apply to participate for FREE by September 13.
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The Common Thread
Dr. Markisha Smith reflects on the current climate of political and social affairs
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Traffic Advisory: Demonstrations downtown may lead to limited road closures Saturday, Aug. 17
Mayor Wheeler invites all Portlanders to gather at community events across the city
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