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Science is helping shape the future of Bull Run water
Water Quality Engineer Mac Gifford shares how we’re using science to learn what works best for our water and help make design decisions for the future filtration facility.
Blog post
City Council Unanimously Approves Shelter to Housing Continuum Package
Ordinances included in the package amend the City’s zoning code, giving the City more flexibility to address Portland's homelessness crisis.
Press release
City Releases Metro Bond Opportunity Solicitation (M-BOS) for Affordable Housing Projects
Up to $80.5 million in capital funding for development teams to create 525-575 new affordable housing units across the city.
News article
Bike to Books design contest returns for its fifth year
PBOT and Multnomah Country Library invite youth across Multnomah County to design bike lane art for Portland’s streets
Press release
Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
Press release
Adoption of Revised Administrative Rule | April 2021
The City Auditor has adopted amendments to the following revised administrative rule, effective April 30, 2021: ARA 2.02 Prohibition Against Workplace Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation.
Public notice
A smoother street is coming to SE Division Street from 130th to 148th avenues beginning Monday, May 3
Paving work begins this Monday, May 3, on SE Division Street between 130th and 148th avenues, in coordination with TriMet’s Division Transit Project and in preparation for the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) upcoming Outer Division Multimodal Safety Project.
Traffic Advisory
Portland Building Perspectives: a virtual panel discussion
Sign up to attend a virtual panel discussion about the iconic Portland Building, which was designed by Michael Graves as the City's downtown headquarters.
News article
PBOT names Portland's newest bike and pedestrian bridge the Bob Stacey Crossing, honoring a lifetime of service for a more sustainable community
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) renamed Portland's newest bicycle and pedestrian bridge after Metro Councilor Bob Stacey, for a nearly half-century career making the Portland area a more sustainable region through land use and transportation planning.
Updated Press release
Barbara Walker Crossing over Burnside, adjacent trails reopened
Barbara Walker Crossing and the adjacent portions of PP&R’s Wildwood Trail closed in January 2021 to address fallen trees that required removal, plus structural evaluation of the bridge and repairs. Barbara Walker Crossing and adjacent trails were reopened on April 30, 2021.
Updated News article
The Portland Bureau of Transportation and Presenting Sponsor Kaiser Permanente announce new format for May and June Sunday Parkways
This season’s “Choose Your Own Adventure” activities will launch May 1, offering Portlanders multiple ways to explore the city and have a fun, safe summer.
Press release
City Council unanimously adopts Shelter to Housing Continuum Code Package
Changes expand where homeless shelters are allowed, add a new shelter format (outdoor shelters), and allow group living more broadly as well as occupancy of RVs and tiny houses on wheels.
News article
Mayor Wheeler Releases Proposed Budget for FY 2021-2022
$5.7 billion proposed budget prioritizes small business support, economic recovery, and livability; homelessness; community safety services; and equity.
News article
Central Eastside businesses, houseless community and Bureau of Environmental Services join in tree planting, restoration at east end of Morrison Bridge
Neighbors restore a stormwater bioswale, creating green space and paid skill-building for unhoused people
Press release
OVP Director Greene's Statement on Gun Violence Crisis
Press release
Press Release: City Approves Quarter-Million Dollars in Community Grants Around Anti-Racism, Disability Justice & Transformative Justice
Civic Life’s Constructing Civic Dialogues program will continue to offer training and educational opportunities for thousands this year
News article
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