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New methodology protocols affect carbon emissions data for Multnomah County
Trends from 1990 to 2017 show that Portland must do more to reduce emissions over next decade.
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Exploring Portland's City Portrait
Outcomes of the first Thriving Cities Initiative workshop for Portland; the four City Portrait lenses: social, ecological, local, global impacts.
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Neighborhood Contact Code Project
The intent of the Neighborhood Contact requirement is to provide an informal sharing opportunity between the applicant or representative of a development proposal and the people who live, work and pass by the site on a regular basis - to better allow neighbors to give constructive feedback.
Updated Newsletter
Private Stormwater Management - Bureau of Environmental Services slow to act on private stormwater recommendations
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2018 report, "Private Stormwater Management: City reliance on property owners requires review of risks and results."
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Portland City Council votes to appoint first five members of the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee
Inaugural members bring a wealth of experience in renewable energy, business and workforce development, urban food production and community outreach to meet the needs of communities of color and low-income households through climate action.
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Bureau of Environmental Services Update: Changes to Stormwater Management and Sewer and Drainage Manuals
Read news from the Bureau of Environmental Services about the Stormwater Management and Sewer and Drainage Facilities Design Manuals.
Updated Newsletter
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates
Read news from BPS about the Residential Infill Project, HB2001 & SB534, the proposed amendment to increase deconstruction projects, the connected communities along division transit report, and the review of ezones in North Portland.
Updated Newsletter
Portland Parks & Recreation/Urban Forestry Update
On October 1, 2019, Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry will implement an updated set of the Approved Street Tree Planting Lists.
Updated Newsletter
Rainy Season Construction Site and Erosion Control Measures
During the rainy season, between October 1 and April 30, ground-disturbing construction work requires an elevated level of attention. Wet weather site and erosion control measures are necessary throughout the City.
Updated Newsletter
BDS Announces Search for Volunteers to Serve on the Historic Landmarks Commission
The Bureau of Development Services has announced a search for anyone interested in filling a vacancy on the City of Portland Historic Landmarks Commission.
Updated News article
News Release: Safer crossings, rapid-flashing beacon coming to NE Sandy Boulevard and 31st Avenue, thanks to Fixing Our Streets
This project was made possible by Fixing our Streets, a voter-approved 10-cent gas tax for restoring our streets and making them safer.
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Bull Run Treatment Projects at Portland City Council Meeting Sept. 19
Updated Public notice
Proposals call for Portland’s centers to support people-friendly design
Portlanders invited to testify on new rules meant to improve the design of buildings, public spaces and more; Design Overlay Zone Amendments (DOZA) Project heads to Planning and Sustainability and Design commissions.
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