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Cannabis Program's SEED Grant Now Accepting Applications

The City of Portland’s Social Equity & Educational Development (SEED) Initiatives are now accepting applications for 2022.

Image shows 2020 and 2021 SEED Grant Fund recipient, Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC + RAHS)

November 19, 2021 2:47 pm News article

Image shows 2020 and 2021 SEED Grant Fund recipient, Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center + Rosemary Anderson High School (POIC + RAHS) Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The program prepares young adults of color and those from low-income communities for full-time construction apprenticeships and living-wage professional careers in the construction industry.

"Even though we were removed, we are not gone."

November is Native American Heritage Month. A month dedicated to recognize the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S.

November 19, 2021 2:42 pm News article

Artist Bobby Mercier stand in front of his newly installed art piece in the Portland Building

JOHS opens Arbor Lodge Winter Shelter

November 19, 2021 1:05 pm News article

Holiday Closure Notice: November 25th and 26th 2021

Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Thursday, November 25th and Friday November 26th 2021

November 19, 2021 12:11 pm News article

Follow Up Statement on FALL BMP Allocation for Benches in Green Space

November 18, 2021 5:53 pm News article

Give your views on improving erosion control during construction activity

The City of Portland is updating its erosion control requirements to better manage soils and sediments on construction sites and reduce development impacts on the environment. Your ideas and suggestions on an early draft are welcome.

Updated November 18, 2021 5:00 pm News article

This photo illustrates measures taken to control erosion on a development site, notably the presence of hay and plastic sheeting to prevent the loss of dirt and sediment at a site.

A safer, more accessible SE Hawthorne Boulevard just in time for the holidays

For pedestrians, shopping, dining, and doing business on Hawthorne is now better than ever

November 18, 2021 12:45 pm Press release

A person uses the new pedestrian crossing with a concrete island and a new street light at SE Hawthorne Boulevard and SE 23rd Avenue, adjacent to Jam on Hawthorne cafe. Photo by PBOT.

Farewell Letter from Dr. Markisha Webster

Updated November 18, 2021 11:09 am News article

Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.

November 18, 2021 10:27 am News article

Commissioner Hardesty Votes Yes on Fall BMP, Details Support and Concerns in Voting Statement

November 17, 2021 2:17 pm News article

Portland returns to Bull Run Water in less than 36 hours

Groundwater system, skilled staff prevent water service disruption

November 17, 2021 11:36 am News article

Metro Approves Seven New Portland Projects for Affordable Housing Bond Funding

Seven new Portland projects received full concept endorsement from Metro for funding from Metro’s Regional Affordable Housing Bond, bringing the city to 1,200+ units of affordable housing in the pipeline through the Metro Bond—or 83% of the goal set forth for Portland's allocation of the funds.

November 17, 2021 11:23 am Press release

City Council unanimously adopts FY 2021-22 Fall Supplemental Budget

November 17, 2021 10:37 am News article

Shop Small PDX

This holiday season, we invite you to shop at local shops throughout the city.

November 16, 2021 11:28 am News article

Illustration of four people in a row all walking and rolling to the right of the frame. In big letters above the illustration it reads "shop small, shop now"

National Transgender Remembrance Day

Portlanders can participate in Transgender Day of Remembrance by attending and/or organizing a vigil on Nov. 20 to honor transgender people whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence.

November 16, 2021 11:26 am News article

An image of a tribute candle lit in a dark room

Portland Cleanup Resources

The Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS) has put together a comprehensive list identifying how Portlanders can report, organize, and remove unwanted trash in our city.

November 16, 2021 11:21 am News article

A group of people wearing green shirts and masks pick up trash in a park and place the trash into blue plastic bags

Mayor Wheeler encourages Portlanders to shop local

Mayor continues push to encourage Portlanders to get holiday shopping done early, as part of ongoing “Here for Portland: Shop Small, Shop Now” campaign.

November 16, 2021 10:34 am News article

11/16/21 Service Level Update: Permitting Delays

Urban Forestry is experiencing an increased volume of permit applications. Turn-around time for permit issuance is extended to approximately 6 weeks from application intake.

November 16, 2021 9:39 am News article

Weekly campsite report: Nov. 8-14, 2021

When community members report concerns about campsites, the Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program assesses each location, helps clean up trash and debris, and evaluates health and safety risks. See how the program served Portland this week.

November 16, 2021 9:00 am Report

Residential Infill Project Part 2 addresses larger residential lots, cottage clusters and attached houses

RIP2 will fulfill state mandates requiring higher density housing in nearly all of Portland’s residential zones, including on larger lots (R10 and R20) in outlying areas; also addresses attached houses and cottage clusters.

November 15, 2021 5:39 pm News article

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