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City Council approves $100,000 in Community Watershed Stewardship Program (CWSP) grants for eight community projects

July 21, 2021 2:03 pm News article

Progress Update on the City of Portland’s Task Force to Prepare for Extreme Heat Events

Task force plans to have a heat emergency operational guideline completed by July 30

July 20, 2021 3:50 pm News article

Remote Video Re-inspections protect health, keep residential projects moving during COVID-19

This service of the Bureau of Development Services provides video re-inspections for corrections on permitted work, saving time and money for customers and the City.

July 20, 2021 8:00 am News article

Portland Earns What Works Cities Silver Certification

Portland has been awarded silver level certification from What Works Cities, a national recognition program for excellence in data-driver local governance.

July 19, 2021 5:22 pm News article

Major updates to the City’s housing-related zoning rules coming August 1

Changes will increase housing supply and accessibility for low-, moderate- and middle-income Portlanders; addresses houselessness and lack of affordable apartments and homes for community members.

July 16, 2021 4:57 pm News article

Inventory of City-Owned Parcels

Commissioner Ryan shares the inventory of city-owned parcels that could be used for Safe Rest Villages.

July 16, 2021 12:05 pm News article

Choreographers, dancers invited to apply for role in Sept. 12 event

The City Arts Program invites choreographers/dancers to apply to be part of “Ten Tiny Community Healing Dances” Sunday, Sept. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Lents Park

July 16, 2021 8:05 am News article

Sustainability at Work program changes: July 2021

The Sustainability at Work program and certification has been retired as of July, 2021. However, green business tips and resources are still available on the website, and program staff are still available to help Portland organizations with recycling, compost, and waste reduction.

July 16, 2021 7:26 am News article

City of Portland selects new Chief Procurement Officer to guide public investments, improve equity programs

Biko Taylor brings expertise from public school districts, commitment to support small businesses

July 20, 2021 2:42 pm News article

Portland Protests 2020: Citizen Review Committee Summary and Recommendations

July 15, 2021 9:19 am Report

City awards grants to support Community Healing through Art

The Community Healing through Art initiative is a collaboration with the City's former Creative Laureate, Subashini Ganesan-Forbes

July 15, 2021 9:01 am News article

Civic Life's Small Grants Approved by City Council

July 14, 2021 3:46 pm News article

We Are Only Human

We all experience different kinds of crisis. When you’re in midst of one, healing requires a long and private journey that requires tremendous care, and lots of empathy.

July 14, 2021 3:41 pm News article

Making Space for Everyone

For years, Civic Life employees have been spread throughout Portland—some working in the City Hall Building, others at Penumbra Kelly Building on East Burnside. But now, almost all Civic Life employees are finally coming together to work under one roof at the newly renovated Portland Building.

July 14, 2021 3:37 pm News article

New! Financial Coaching with Cascade Centers EAP

Members have unlimited access to free and confidential financial coaching and online resources.

July 14, 2021 2:01 pm Blog post

City Council approves new three-year contract with RACC

The Regional Arts & Culture Council has been providing arts-related services on the City's behalf since 1995.

July 14, 2021 1:16 pm News article

Portlanders invited to testify on new rules governing the city’s historic landmarks and places

Historic Resources Code Project Recommended Draft available for review; City Council hearing anticipated this fall, but community members can submit written testimony via the Map App now.

July 14, 2021 9:32 am News article

Multnomah County Tenants now have 90 Day Safe Harbor from Eviction for Nonpayment while applying for Rent Assistance

Multnomah County Ordinance 1296 strengthened protection for tenants. Safe harbor extended to 90 days.

July 13, 2021 3:00 pm News article

PBOT News Release: PBOT to donate original BIKETOWN bikes to Bend, Ore. and Hamilton, Ontario, expanding access to biking and reducing the carbon footprint of bike-sharing in Portland

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) plans to donate surplus BIKETOWN bicycles to two cities, reviving a bike-share system in Bend, and enhancing the bike-share system in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, under a plan the Portland City Council is expected to consider on Wednesday.

July 12, 2021 11:10 am Press release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Prospective Recall Petition Filed

On July 8, 2021, a new prospective recall petition was filed with the City Elections Office and approved for circulation on July 9, 2021.

July 9, 2021 10:12 am Press release