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SE 136th Avenue Construction Update
Despite rainy weather, crews are continuing work on SE 136th Avenue. Currently most of the work is focused on excavating and constructing curbs, sidewalks, and driveways between SE Steel Street and Foster Road
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Questions from the community: Why doesn’t the City provide more alternative safe spaces for individuals experiencing homelessness?
Get answers to your questions about Portland's Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program.
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News Blog: Need fresh air? Looking for a safe place to get moving? Portland has 118 miles of streets built just for you
PBOT’s 2020 Neighborhood Greenways Report shows the opportunities (and challenges) facing Portland’s greenways during the Covid-19 public health crisis and beyond
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Proposed 2020 Stormwater Management Manual: Schedule Update
Environmental Services held the first council reading for Title 17.38 on Oct. 7 and second council reading on Oct. 14. The 2020 Stormwater Management Manual will be in effect later this fall.
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News Release: PBOT’s Gravel Street Service kicks off Phase 3 on Portland’s westside
PBOT started the service in 2018 and has already completed over 31 miles of roads in Southeast, North and Northeast Portland.
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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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PBOT Updates Capitol Highway Subcommittee at Final Plans
Project staff presented the latest news on the SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village - West Portland project on November 12. A PDF of the PowerPoint presentation is available below.
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Procurement Annual Report: Businesses receive $845 million investment from City of Portland
Fiscal Year 2019-2020 report showcases changes, improvements and accomplishments in supporting the community and local economy, with an emphasis on social equity.
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Oregon Supreme Court declines to hear ongoing challenge to Portland’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan
Prior court’s decision upholds the City’s 20-year plan for growth and development.
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Community organizations awarded $200,000 in support grants from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund
The PCEF funds will help 40 community organizations build capacity and prepare for future grant opportunities to fund green jobs and workforce training programs.
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News Release: New bike & pedestrian bridge provides safer rail crossing along MAX Orange Line and freight rail tracks in SE Portland
(Nov. 10, 2020) A new bridge opens today in Southeast Portland, designed to provide a safe, convenient way for people biking, walking, or using a mobility device to cross the MAX Orange Line and Union Pacific Railroad.
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Madison Trail Is Now Open
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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
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Portland Voters Approve Parks Operating Levy
Portland Parks & Recreation will now be able to maintain neighborhood parks appropriately, improve access and safety, provide equitable recreation programs, and proactively care for its natural areas and urban forest.
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Reflecting on a Historic Election
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City of Portland Climate Test Resolution – Open for Public Comment!
The City of Portland wants to hear from Portland youth who want to weigh in on the City’s draft Climate Test policy. A three-week public comment period opens November 2.
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BDS Adopts Interim Residential Demolition Administrative Rule
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News Blog: Travel with care as Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 1
Darker evenings bring greater crash risk
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