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News Release: PBOT breaks ground on the SW Naito Parkway Improvement Project, funded by Fixing Our Streets, bringing significant improvements to major downtown gateway

The project will repave and reconstruct SW Naito Parkway between I-405 and SW Lincoln Street, add new traffic signals, and create a two-way separated pedestrian and bike path between SW Harrison and Clay streets.

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News Release: Construction complete on highly anticipated N Greeley Avenue Multiuse Path and Paving Project, paid for by Fixing Our Streets

The project increases safety for freight, motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.

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Planning and Sustainability Commission continues public hearing on Ezone Map Correction Project to December 8

Staff continuing site visits to affected properties until August 31 and holding virtual one-on-one Q&A sessions for property owners who want to learn more.

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City Council re-adopts the Central City 2035 Plan with a 3–1 vote on July 8

The re-adopted plan goes back into effect on August 10, 2020; public comments invited on the re-adoption of administrative rules for bird-safe windows and low-carbon buildings.

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City of Portland Receives 2020 EPEAT Purchaser Award

On July 29, 2020 the City of Portland was recognized by the Green Electronics Council as a 2020 EPEAT Purchaser Award Winner at the 4-star level. 

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Construction update for SE 136th Avenue

Paving between Powell and Division, and continued sidewalk work further south

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Share Your Thoughts on Development and Transit Plans for NW and NE Portland - Visit the MP2H Open House and Survey!

Should the City extend Portland Streetcar or new transit in NW or NE Portland? What kind of new development do you envision in these places? Affordable housing? Commercial and retail? Industrial uses? New offices? Something else?

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Public Comment on Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules for FAIR Ordinances

Public comment on proposed technical changes to the Administrative Rules associated with Portland City Code Title 30.01.086 & 30.01.087

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Notice of New Interim Rules

Effective July 29, 2020, Authorized Under Portland City Code Title 30.01.086 & 30.01.087

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Learn How to Submit Plans Electronically with the ePlans Team

Watch our training videos to learn how to submit plans electronically

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Flanders Crossing Construction Update: Temporary Closure of the I-405 Glisan Offramp

Starting Sunday, July 26, the Glisan offramp of I-405 will be temporarily closed for approximately five weeks and NW 16th Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic.

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Public hearing on the Ezone Map Correction Project Proposed Draft scheduled for July 28

Community members invited to testify on proposed changes to the environmental overlay zones, which protect streams and wetlands, flood areas, steep slopes, forests, wildlife and properties; roughly 17,000 properties affected.

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Applying for an Emergency Liquor License during COVID

During COVID State of Emergency, please apply for liquor licenses through the mail rather than in person.

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News Release: City of Portland demands federal government remove barrier that illegally blocks downtown bike lane, causes hazard to traveling public

The City of Portland today demanded that federal authorities remove a metal fence and concrete barriers that were illegally installed on Wednesday around the federal courthouse in downtown Portland.

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Portland City Council allocates $114 million in CARES Act funding to provide COVID-19 support

Community involvement shaped proposal to support housing, public health, homelessness, small businesses, arts and culture.

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Portland City Council allocates $114 million in CARES Act funding to provide COVID-19 support

Community involvement shaped proposal to support housing, public health, homelessness, small businesses, arts and culture.

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SW Capitol Hwy: Multnomah Village - West Portland Summer 2020 Update

The project is moving forward with some delays. This update was sent to the project e-mail list on July 15, 2020.

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