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PCEF Program achieves over 1,000 cooling unit installations
In need of heat relief? Call 211 to get transportation to a local cooling shelter and other resources. For medical help, call 911.
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Oregon’s Cannabis Industry Endures Sales Drop, More Crime, and Braces for More Challenges
Portland’s Council Responds by Approving Additional $500K for First-in-the-Country Cannabis Emergency Relief Fund and Advancing $1.05M in Social Equity & Educational Development Grants
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Commissioner Ryan Announces Interim Director of the Portland Housing Bureau
Commissioner Dan Ryan is thrilled to announce Molly Rogers - who currently serves as Deputy Director - has accepted an offer to serve as PHB's Interim Director as Commissioner Ryan conducts a national search for a permanent Director.
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SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - Late July 2022
Read our late July e-newsletter for an update on the water main replacement project happening along SE Lambert and 19th Avenue.
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With sun, food and fun, Portlanders will gather on Sunday to celebrate their newest car-free crossing, the Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge
It's a community celebration, and everyone is invited!
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New Healthy Businesses application is now open
The Portland Bureau of Transportation's (PBOT) Healthy Businesses permit allows temporary changes to streets to give people more space to conduct business safely. PBOT is now accepting applications for the next permit cycle, Sept. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023.
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Discussion Draft of the Naito Main Street / Ross Island Bridgehead Land Use Plan available for review
Although the planning project is on indefinite hiatus, the draft land use plan was made available for public review. [Image caption: A 1947 aerial view of the Ross Island Bridgehead reconstruction during the extension of the Harbor Drive Expressway (now Naito Parkway) through South Portland.]
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Environmental Services requests public comment on proposed changes to ENB-4.30 – Title 10 Discharge Enforcement Program
Environmental Services is proposing changes to ENB-4.30 – Bureau of Environmental Services Title 10 Discharge Enforcement Program Administrative Rules. The public can submit comments on the proposed revisions beginning August 16.
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Weekly Street Services report: July 18 - 24, 2022
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.
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BIPOC on Bikes Pedalpalooza Event
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PAC - Briefing with PPA 07-28
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PP&R prepares to manage invasive, destructive pest: Emerald Ash Borer found in metro area
Members of the public and tree care experts can take measures to slow its spread and protect trees.
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News release: Transportation projects in East Portland will deliver safer routes and better employment connections for thousands of Portlanders.
PBOT's $26.2 M investment in East Portland aims to improve job access and street safety
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News Release: New Car-Free Plaza in Old Town Helps Energize the Downtown Neighborhood
Couch Street Plaza, the newest addition to PBOT’s Public Street Plazas program, will host numerous special events this summer and beyond
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Police Accountability Commission Quarterly Report, 2022 Q1
The Police Accountability Commission releases its first quarterly report, for the period from December 9, 2021 through March 31, 2022.
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Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Update - July 2022
Read our July e-newsletter to learn more about construction on the reservoir roof at Powell Butte.
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