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February Plaza Newsletter
Winter Lights come to the plazas and Darcelle XV Plaza update.
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Additional Support for Community Members Navigating Retroactive Permitting Related To Storm-Damaged Trees
This page contains information about additional support offered by Portland Parks & Recreation for community members navigating the retroactive permitting related to storm-damaged trees.
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Commissioner Ryan Waives Fees for Winter Storm-related Tree Damage
In response to this extreme weather event and the Mayor’s emergency declaration.
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January Newsletter and 2023 Annual Report
Our January newsletter. Featuring the 2023 Annual report, a year in pictures, and a new art installation for Portland's Winter Lights Festival.
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Commissioner Ryan Directs Nearly $60M in Development Fees to North Portland Aquatic Center
The highly anticipated swimming site is nearly fully funded.
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Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 stabilization repairs underway
Repairing current voids will allow Mount Tabor Reservoir 6 to be refilled with water later this winter.
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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.
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November Newsletter: Spotlighting St Johns Plaza
PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's November newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on St Johns Plaza.
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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.
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Audit Update: The Office of Management and Finance has addressed most City credit card risks; purchase of gift cards prohibited until City policy is in place
This is a two-year follow-up to our 2021 report, City credit card use slowed during pandemic but exposes underlying risks.
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Audit Update: Council’s legislative changes helped the Portland Clean Energy Fund put management systems in place
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2022 report Portland Clean Energy Fund: Additional steps needed to implement voter-approved program.
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Emergency water system repairs require weekend traffic closures on NE Prescott Street
Drivers should consider alternate routes and expect delays, especially during the Portland Sunday Parkways event on Sunday, June 25th.
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Call for Proposals: Join the City of Portland in Planning for Interim Activations of O'Bryant Square
The City is looking to reactivate the O'Bryant Square public plaza when it reopens, and has issued a Request for Interest.
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With Direction from Culture and Livability Commissioner Dan Ryan, Portland Parks & Recreation has Improved the Light Pole Safety Project
The new plan will have a phased light pole removal approach and a coordinated replacement timeline to reduce the time that parks will have fewer light poles.
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Help Protect Portland’s Ash Trees and Watch for Emerald Ash Borer
This page provides information about the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and Portland Parks & Recreation's EAB Management Plan.
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Commissioner Hardesty, PBOT Announce Agreement to Begin Revitalization of O’Bryant Square
Demolition is scheduled to begin in early 2023.
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Rainy season on the Willamette: Big Pipe Tracker shows in real-time how river stays sewage-free
As the rainy season begins (finally!), check the Big Pipe Tracker to find out how full the Big Pipe system is as it protects the Willamette River from combined sewer overflows.
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Join the Urban Forestry Commission
Joining the Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) is one of the most effective ways community members can help advocate and care for our city’s urban forest!
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Parks partially addressed wasteful spending
This is a follow-up to our 2020 hotline investigation that found wasteful spending in the Park Ranger Program.
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Portland Urban Forestry Marks 45 Years as Tree City USA
The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 45th Tree City USA Award, 25th Growth Award, and 3rd Tree Cities of the World Award. These programs recognize high achievement in municipal tree programs nationally and globally.
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