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What’s Next for Portland Parks & Recreation

The future of Portland Parks & Recreation.

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Portland Parks & Recreation’s Free Lunch + Play is underway citywide

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s annual Free Lunch + Play program began on Monday, June 22, 2020.

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Eviction Moratorium Update

Important updates to the Oregon Eviction Moratorium and information on House Bill 4213.

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City Council to vote on Residential Infill Project amendments

Commissioners to weigh testimony and vote on proposed amendments on July 9; final vote on “as-amended draft” in August.

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"Whistleblower reveals serious injuries, lax oversight at Central City Concern’s Sobering Station"

Article from The Oregonian. June 27, 2020.

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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - June 2020

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Portland City Council to host virtual public hearing and vote on Climate Emergency Declaration

Racial justice = climate justice: Declaration focuses on communities most affected by climate change, including Portland’s Black, Indigenous and communities of color, including youth from those communities.

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City Council to vote on re-adoption of the CC2035 Plan on July 2, 2020

Commissioners have heard public testimony; now they will deliberate before voting on the re-adoption of the long-range plan for the Central City.

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News Release: Construction begins on Portland’s newest bridge

Flanders Crossing, a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge over I-405, will provide a long-awaited connection between Northwest Portland and the Central City

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Affordable Housing For All

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SE 136th Avenue June 24th Construction Update

What construction impacts you can expect on SE 136th between SE Division and Foster.

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The Importance of Juneteenth

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Expanding Opportunities for Affordable Housing adopted unanimously by City Council

Innovative zoning code and map changes will help faith- and community-based organizations build affordable housing on their land.

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The Water Leak Repair Grant Partnership

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City of Portland Closure - Friday, June 19, 2020

Due to the adoption of a Juneteenth holiday by the Portland City Council on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. We will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2020.

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Traffic Advisory: N Mississippi Avenue urgent sewer repairs to begin June 17, expect travel impacts; businesses open

Environmental Services will begin construction this week on an urgent sewer repair project on N Mississippi Avenue, affecting travel between N Shaver and Fremont streets during weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and some Saturdays.

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June 2020 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

A monthly snapshot of land use planning work going on in your neighborhoods. Please visit the project website and contact project staff with any questions.

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