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City installing signs on 120 portable toilets to raise awareness, discourage vandalism

Responding to backlash, City shares message: "This is more than a bathroom. It's also a human right."

Updated December 3, 2020 11:28 am News article

Police Overtime Update: Improvements made in reporting; policy changes in process

This is a one-year follow-up to our 2019 report, "Police Overtime: Management is lax despite high overtime use."

December 3, 2020 9:00 am News article

Council reopens written testimony for River Plan / South Reach

This afternoon, the Portland City Council met to discuss testimony from the November 4 public hearing on the River Plan / South Reach Plan and the Willamette River Greenway Inventory and consider potential amendments.

December 2, 2020 5:46 pm News article

News Release: Support a small business and earn free parking with Parking Kitty this holiday season

It’s the meowest wonderful time of the year!

December 1, 2020 1:49 pm News article

Planning and Sustainability Commission to hold public hearings on the Shelter to Housing Continuum (S2HC) project

Portlanders invited to testify on proposed new shelter and group living regulations that would further fair housing, expand shelter and housing options, and improve City code to aid shelter and housing providers.

December 1, 2020 1:00 pm News article

Enthusiastic response to Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund inaugural request for proposals

PCEF received 140 applications from community groups to invest in climate action that advances racial and social justice.

November 30, 2020 6:00 pm News article

Gresham Trestle Upgrade Project Update - Winter 2020

November 30, 2020 1:28 pm News article

NE Alberta St: 15th to 30th Avenues Paving and Curb Ramp Project Update

NE Alberta St: 15th to 30th Avenues Paving and Curb Ramp Project Update

November 25, 2020 3:50 pm News article

Announcing Technology Kit partners

The COVID-19 Digital Divide Response Work Group is excited to announce 24 community partners participating in the CARES Act Technology Kit project!

November 25, 2020 1:14 pm News article

A Holiday Message From Mayor Wheeler

November 25, 2020 11:47 am News article

News Release: PBOT, Portland Business Alliance make it easier than ever to support downtown businesses & 'ShopSmallPDX' this holiday season

Park downtown and fall back in love with Portland this holiday season

Garages close for the Thanksgiving Day holiday, then return to normal on Friday before Free Parking Saturdays begin this Saturday

November 24, 2020 5:14 pm News article

Travel Advisory: Portland Aerial Tram to close for routine maintenance Nov. 26-29

The Portland Aerial Tram will close for scheduled maintenance from 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, reopening at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.

November 24, 2020 3:13 pm News article

Most BDS permit fees increasing Dec. 1; You can still submit a complete permit application to avoid increases

Many permit fees for the Bureau of Development Services will increase on Dec. 1. Here are guidelines for how to submit a completed building permit application and avoid the fee increases.

Updated November 23, 2020 5:20 pm News article

What I’m grateful for

BPS Director Andrea Durbin gives thanks.

November 20, 2020 5:11 pm News article

City Council poised to appoint 20 community leaders to Portland Charter Commission

Charter Commission will evaluate Portland’s founding document, recommend changes to the way the City works.

November 25, 2020 12:30 pm News article

Supporting Local Businesses During COVID-19 (FAQ)

November 20, 2020 12:00 pm News article

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

November 19, 2020 3:12 pm News article

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.

November 19, 2020 11:14 am News article

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

November 17, 2020 3:41 pm News article

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.

Updated November 13, 2020 1:00 pm News article