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PBOT cuts the ribbon on Flanders Crossing, Portland’s newest pedestrian and bicycle bridge

The long-awaited connection between two of Oregon’s most densely populated neighborhoods, Northwest Portland and the Pearl District, is now open.

June 4, 2021 4:55 pm Press release

Planning and Sustainability Commission to hold additional public hearing on Ezone Map Correction Project on August 24

Project schedule now includes another briefing, new public hearing and additional work session with the PSC to ensure property owners are informed and can testify on changes that may affect their property.

June 4, 2021 2:37 pm News article

New Online Scheduler for Cascade Centers EAP

Support is one click away with Cascade Center's new Online Scheduling feature.

June 4, 2021 11:46 am Blog post

DOZA Project Update: City Council to hold public hearing on potential amendments on June 10

Portlanders invited to testify during a virtual hearing or online via the Map App.

June 3, 2021 5:11 pm News article

The Portland Bureau of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Transportation reach historic agreement on the cost to bring State Highway OR-213/82nd Avenue to a state of good repair and basic safety and a plan to pay for it.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced a plan to fund long-awaited and much-needed safety and maintenance improvements to State Highway OR-213, also known as 82nd Avenue.

June 3, 2021 3:34 pm Press release

2020 Annual Report

This annual report highlights unique occurrences, challenges, and lessons learned from 2020.

June 3, 2021 12:30 pm Report

City Council waives design review for exterior lighting, security gates in some commercial areas

On March 3, the Portland City Council approved an emergency ordinance that temporarily makes it easier for businesses to install exterior lighting and security gates at entrances of buildings in design overlay zones. A second ordinance to further help businesses will come to City Council on June 16.

Updated June 3, 2021 9:51 am News article

Introductory Meeting for the Focused Intervention Team's Community Oversight Group Scheduled for June 4

The Focused Intervention Team's Community Oversight Group is holding an introductory meeting on June 4 at 11 a.m.

June 2, 2021 4:34 pm News article

Reopening community centers and pools – What to expect in 2021

After summer 2021, when public health guidance allows, PP&R will be excited to fully reopen community centers and pools to the public. For now, the bureau is excited to restore summer programming through the Parks Levy.

Updated June 2, 2021 12:35 pm News article

'I feel free:' Positive emotions come with COVID-19 vaccination

A collection of portraits and quotes from people who have just received a vaccine or are volunteering at the City of Portland COVID-19 vaccination clinic.

Updated June 2, 2021 12:30 pm Blog post

Grant opportunity for art-focused activities that support community safety and healing

The Community Safety Program of the Office of Community & Civic Life is teaming up with the City’s Creative Laureate and the City Arts Program to launch a pilot grant program for activities that support community grieving and healing, with a focus on safety.

June 2, 2021 10:41 am News article

Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable Thursday June 8, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance

Updated June 1, 2021 8:06 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation Releases Recommended Draft Plan for the South Park Blocks

The Recommended Draft emerges from three phases of robust public involvement that began over two years ago, including extensive community engagement and outreach, and is the first effort to create an integrated, holistic plan and design to guide decisions about the twelve South Park Blocks.

June 1, 2021 4:57 pm Press release

Adoption of Administrative Rules | June 2021

The City Auditor has adopted new rules and amended rules relating to campaign finance and political consultant registration and reporting.

June 1, 2021 3:43 pm Public notice

Gresham Trestle Upgrade Project Update - June 2021

June 1, 2021 1:28 pm News article

Unidirectional Flushing team hits milestone 

Undirectional Flushing (UDF) is an important process we undertake to keep our system free of unwanted debris and ensure the quality of Portland's drinking water.

June 1, 2021 11:48 am Blog post

Water Helps Firefighters Train

The Portland Water Bureau hosts Portland Fire on Powell Butte for training in confined spaces.

June 1, 2021 11:37 am Blog post

PBOT adds new curb ramps at Hawthorne and César E. Chávez boulevards

Starting on June 2nd, contractors working for PBOT will add new curb ramps at the intersection of Hawthorne and César E. Chávez boulevards. Work will require intermittent lane and sidewalks closures.

June 1, 2021 9:56 am Traffic Advisory

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - May 2021

May 28, 2021 5:00 pm Newsletter

Appreciating our differences: Immigrant Heritage Month

In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, Civic Life asked June Schumann – an activist, chair of the Minoru Yasui Legacy Project, and member of the Immigrant and Refugee Program’s New Portlanders Policy Commission – to share the story of her family’s immigration to the US.

May 28, 2021 12:17 pm News article