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Update on the East Glisan Street Update Project

Information about the phases of the East Glisan Street Update project

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Residential Permit Night Temporary Suspension

Residential Permit Night is being temporarily suspended due to the implementation of our new web-based plan review software that is placing additional demands on our staff.

Updated Public notice


PBOT News Blog: Alcohol remains a top factor in deadly Portland crashes

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Red Electric Bridge Schedule Update

Update on the schedule of the Red Electric Bridge Project.

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November In Review

Blog post


Get ready! Stay up-to-date on winter weather with updates from PBOT

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PP&R's Native American Family Day & Marketplace returns Saturday, November 23

Annual celebration of Native culture includes food, arts, crafts

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All Permits Must Meet Requirements of Adopted 2019 Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) Starting January 1, 2020

The City of Portland will be adopting the new Oregon statewide building code, Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2019 with an effective starting date of October 1, 2019.

Updated Newsletter


Mayor Ted Wheeler to address educational forum on homelessness in Downtown Portland

Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association hosting multi-panel discussion on homelessness

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Portland City Council votes to support changes to tourist tax structure, creating additional resources to support housing for vulnerable Oregonians

Intergovernmental agreement still faces final approval by the Multnomah County Commission

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Talking Beat - Driving Under the Influence

On today's episode of Talking Beat, we're discussing driving under the influence, or driving while impaired. Whether it's alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana, driving while impaired can and has killed on the streets of Portland.

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Talking Beat - The Sunshine Division

The Portland Police Sunshine Division provides free emergency food and clothing to people in our community. We wanted to take a closer look at this long time agency and find out why police are involved, and how people can access it's services.

Blog post


News Release: Downtown SmartPark all-day rates to change on Nov. 18th

New rates to encourage more turnover in garages designed for short-term needs of downtown shoppers, visitors, and business clients. Short-term parking rates will remain the same.

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Neighborhood Contact – New Online Tools

Portland’s Neighborhood Contact requirements provide an opportunity for those who live, work or otherwise pass by a development site to learn about a project before the owner submits for permits or applies for a land use review.

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New Appeal Submittal Deadlines

What’s happening with Building, Electrical, Floating Structures, Mechanical and Plumbing Appeals? The Submittal Deadlines have changed!

Updated Newsletter


Traffic Advisory: N Denver Avenue now open in both directions

The N Denver Avenue paving project is funded by Fixing Our Streets, the first local funding source in Portland’s history dedicated exclusively to the city’s transportation needs

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