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News Advisory: Crosswalk education and enforcement action planned for W Burnside at NW 20th Place on Wednesday, Dec. 26

Raising awareness of pedestrian safety and Oregon traffic laws

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Update on Bicycle Parking Code

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is working with the Portland Bureau of Transportation to update the Bicycle Parking requirements (33.266.200) for new development in Portland.

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Important Deadline for Tax Credits on Solar Energy Systems Purchased on or Before Dec. 31, 2017

The Oregon Department of Energy provides residential homeowners with up to a $6,000 tax credit for their 2017 taxes (with credit taken over four years) for the installation of solar energy systems. In order to qualify for this tax credit, individual projects need to have installation completed.

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Portland Parks & Recreation and Transportation Update on SDCs for Residential Additions

Beginning July 1, 2018, Portland Parks & Recreation and the Portland Bureau of Transportation will assess development fees for additions to residential units by the amount of square footage in each structure.

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Do You Have Any Signs? Changes to Zoning Code and Sign Code May Impact You

Changes to the Zoning Code (Title 33) Sign Code (Title 32) to implement the 2035 Comprehensive Plan will take effect at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018. These changes may have important ramifications for you if there are signs on your property or place of business.

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Updates to Sign Submittal Requirements

In an effort to improve our customer service interactions, ensure successful sign submittals and reduce review times, the following information is being provided to assist our customers.

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News Release: SmartPark garages closed on Christmas Day

On-street parking will be free at parking meters on Christmas Day.

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Human Rights Commission and City Council honor the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

City Council honors the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Portland Parks Foundation welcomes new Executive Director Randy Gragg

Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) welcomes Randy Gragg as the new Executive Director. Gragg succeeds Jeff Anderson who recently retired from the role.

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"‘Predatory’ parking fines at private lots and garages get closer city scrutiny"

Article from The Oregonian. December 17, 2018.

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Design Commission presents State of the City to City Council

Design Commission Chair Julie Livingston presented the Commission’s annual State of the City report to Portland City Council on October 17, 2018. Five representatives of the development industry testified on behalf of the Commission.

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Traffic Advisory: Night closures this weekend on SE Foster Road from SE 82nd Avenue to SE 92nd Avenue for water system relocation work

Closures from 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

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Traffic Advisory: Fixing Our Streets base repair project on SE 17th Ave completed five days ahead of schedule

This is the 135th Fixing Our Streets base repair project completed in 2018.

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Final Yard Tree Giveaway event is Saturday, 11/3/18

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Portland Parks & Recreation remains Salmon-Safe for 15th straight year

Lauded city parks system receives acclaimed environmental recognition

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PP&R presents Native American Marketplace & Family Day

Held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Mt. Scott Community Center

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