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PP&R to Make Improvements and Repairs to Washington Park Playground

New play equipment and structural enhancements coming soon; temporary closure will start April 15, 2024

April 2, 2024 12:10 pm News article

Statement on greenway review for Zenith Energy Terminal Holdings

Today the Bureau of Development Services released a decision approving a greenway review for Zenith Energy Terminal Holdings, LLC.

January 2, 2024 3:40 pm News article

Iconic elk statue will return to downtown Portland

The City's beloved Thompson Elk has been fully restored and safely stored since it was damaged during protests in 2020.

Updated December 13, 2023 1:30 pm News article

Side-by-side images show the Thompson Elk statue on fire in 2020 and fully restored in 2022. Photos by Nathan Howard, RACC.

December Newsletter: Holiday events, new planters, and a very special plaza partnership

PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's December newsletter. Featuring holiday events, new planters, and a very special plaza partnership with Ground Score Association.

December 4, 2023 10:06 am News article

Portland's Public Street Plazas Banner featuring a cartoon scene of people enjoying a plaza. People are running, biking, sitting, eating, socializing, dancing, and DJing.

Design Commission endorses housing at Con-Way site

Additional units are proposed for a vibrant Slabtown neighborhood.

November 17, 2023 9:15 am News article

This image is a design concept for a new multi-unit housing building in Northwest Portland.

Fall in Love with Portland Public Street Plazas

PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's October newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on Pride Plaza's new street painting and pop-up music events.

October 2, 2023 10:25 am News article

Join us for the Return of the Washington Park Summer Festival

A variety of world-class performances, here at home - Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13 at the International Rose Test Garden Amphitheater

August 2, 2023 12:36 pm News article

Two Upcoming Funding Opportunities Announced for 2023

Announcement of the upcoming 2023 Metro Bond Opportunity Solicitation and a Request for Proposals or Qualifications for the Broadway Corridor.

July 3, 2023 10:42 am News article

A simple rendering of the proposed updates to the Broadway Corridor.

News Release: PBOT kicks off street sweeping and parking pilot in the South Park Blocks

Both sides of northbound SW Park Avenue between Clay and Main streets will have new parking requirements to allow for a weekly sweep of the roadway.

April 25, 2023 5:02 pm News article

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - January 2023

January 31, 2023 9:45 am News article

Bridge looking over the Willamette with pipes illistated below the water and soil is visible.

Closure Advisory for SmartPark Garages on Christmas Day

On-street parking is free at meters on Christmas Day

Updated December 20, 2022 2:12 pm News article

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - November 2022

November 10, 2022 3:55 pm News article

NW Pettygrove Neighborhood Greenway upcoming traffic pattern change

November 2, 2022 1:42 am News article

NW Pettygrove St between NW 11th and 12th Avenues upcoming traffic pattern change

October 21, 2022 1:42 am News article

Willamette River Crossing Project Update - July 2022

July 12, 2022 5:00 pm News article

New Director Park art exhibit illuminates efforts to support local artists and activate downtown plaza

The Director Park kiosk art exhibit is now on display through April 29, 2022. It features local artist Mike Bennett’s “A to Zoo” and "A, B, Sea" exhibits, surrounded in a weather-changing lighting environment.

January 31, 2022 1:26 pm News article

A menagerie of hand painted characters is displayed inside a small building with large glass walls. Colorful lights inside the building create a vivid and electric energy to the installation.

PP&R removes two potentially hazardous trees from North Park Blocks

The bureau will remove two maple trees from the North Park Blocks to protect public safety. Citywide park and natural area tree maintenance work will increase in coming year thanks to Parks Local Option Levy, with thanks to Portland voters.

January 13, 2022 12:32 pm News article

Tall trees line several city blocks of open park space.

Portland’s Housing Bond Brings 144 Affordable Units to Northwest

144 new affordable units are coming to NW Portland, named in honor of local housing advocate Susan Emmons.

October 22, 2021 4:20 pm News article

Washington Park Update

Updated September 1, 2021 12:06 pm News article

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 April 29, 2021 1:30 pm News article

Barbara Walker Crossing in January 2021, when it sustained damage from a landslide and falling trees.

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