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What Works Cities Certification

July 9, 2020 2:04 pm News article

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Deadline is July 15 to pay Portland's $35 Arts Tax, supporting arts education and grants

Paying the Arts Tax online takes 3 to 4 minutes at Portland.gov/artstax.

July 9, 2020 1:00 pm News article

Student artwork funded by Portland Arts Tax

Portland’s African American Historic Sites Honored by National Park Service

Designation is a significant step in acknowledging and honoring Black communities and history in Portland; increases opportunities for additional resources and funding to preserve and enhance these important cultural structures and institutions.

July 9, 2020 11:49 am News article

Being transformed by art

Portland Sunday Parkways is dedicating the entire month of July to the theme Art is Healing. This week’s blog post highlights the array of ways we observe and create art and how art is essential to our well-being.

July 9, 2020 10:00 am News article

An illustration of two children biking joyfully and the quote "No matter what your age or life path, whether making art is your career or your hobby or your dream, it is not too late or too egotistical or too selfish or to silly to work on your creativity" from Julia Cameron.

Commissioner Hardesty Explains Her Vote to Extend the PPA Contract by 1 Year

Updated July 8, 2020 4:24 pm News article

FAQ: PPA Contract Extension and Collective Bargaining Basics

Frequently asked questions regarding the Portland Police Association contract extension and basics on collective bargaining.

July 8, 2020 4:10 pm News article

Applications Open Tomorrow for $1 Million in One-Time Utility Bill Credits for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Updated July 7, 2020 2:09 pm News article

City Council adopts Climate Emergency Declaration

Co-sponsored by Mayor Wheeler and Commissioner Eudaly, Commissioner Hardesty, and Commissioner Fritz, the Resolution strengthens the City’s climate action approach to focus on climate justice and equity for the benefit of all Portlanders.

Updated July 7, 2020 12:00 pm News article

Portland Recognized for What Works Cities Honor Roll

The City of Portland is one of four cities that has recently been named to the 2020 What Works Cities Certification Honor Roll. This national recognition demonstrates Portland’s progress in becoming a city that advances the use of data to better serve members of our community.

July 7, 2020 11:31 am News article

Pandemic has slowed Regional Arts and Culture Council strategic planning

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2018 report, "Regional Arts and Culture Council: Clear City goals aligned with strong Arts Council strategy will improve arts and culture services."

July 7, 2020 9:00 am News article

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Montgomery Park to Hollywood Project: Virtual Urban Design Concept Open Houses and Project Updates

Visit the virtual open houses and take the surveys through end of July. Attend online info sessions on July 15 and 16 to learn more.

July 2, 2020 3:53 pm News article

Springwater Connector Neighborhood Greenway 6/18/20 Construction Update

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)'s construction contractor will begin work at the SE Springwater/87th location the week of July 13. This update provides the planned construction schedule of this project.

Updated July 2, 2020 12:30 pm News article

Map of Springwater Connector Neighborhood Greenway

SW Bond Avenue Extension News

July 2, 2020 10:50 am News article

Open Letter to Chief Lovell Regarding Police Response to Protests

July 1, 2020 7:21 pm News article

City Council Adopts Climate Emergency Declaration

Co-sponsored by Mayor Wheeler, Commissioner Eudaly, Commissioner Hardesty, and Commissioner Fritz, the Resolution strengthens the City’s climate action approach to focus on climate justice and equity for the benefit of all Portlanders.

July 1, 2020 12:27 pm News article