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New features now available in Portland’s electronic plan review system
The City of Portland upgraded its ProjectDox platform for electronic review of development plans, providing easier ways for customers to upload documents and respond to comments.
Updated News article
Joint Statement from City Council Addressing Imminent Gun Violence
The Portland City Council addresses an anticipated uptick in gun violence in Portland
Press release
Joint Statement from City Council Addressing Imminent Gun Violence
Commissioners Hardesty, Mapps, Rubio, Ryan and Mayor Ted Wheeler release joint statement addressing an anticipated uptick in gun violence in Portland
Press release
New signals coming to the Hawthorne Bridge ramp; improvements on SW Naito continue on schedule
Completion of long-awaited improvements will require full and partial closures of the Hawthorne Bridge this May
Updated Traffic Advisory
A Letter to My Community
Press release
Powell Butte Reservoir 1 Roof Repair Project Update - May 2021
Updated Newsletter
May 13th, 2021 - Budget Vote Statement
News article
Open data: A key component for 21st century digital services
The City of Portland has implemented open data since 2009. Our latest progress in open data facilitates collaboration and building digital services for a 21st century organization. Six open data principles can guide City bureaus to implement their own open data strategies.
Blog post
Commissioner Rubio Statement on Portland Street Response
Portlanders have resoundingly told Council that they need us to work together to meet Portland’s challenges. And where we fall short or lack paths forward to meet an urgent need, it is our job to create them.
Press release
Joint Statement from Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty and Director Suk Rhee
Joint Statement from Commissioner-in-Charge Jo Ann Hardesty and Director Suk Rhee Announcing that May 14, 2021 will be Director Rhee's Last Day with the City of Portland
News article
March Against Murder
May 22, 2021 |1:00pm - 4:00pm | Meet at Peninsula Park and march to Woodlawn Park
Newsletter
Shelter to Housing Continuum Code Package – Notice of Adoption
Includes links to the ordinance and supporting documents, exhibits, and findings.
News article
City Council holds public hearing on the Design Overlay Zone Amendment proposals
More than 50 people testify on updates to Portland’s design review process and program; written testimony remains open until 5 pm on Friday, May 14, 2021.
News article
Cleanup of Homeless Camps: Progress on recommendations continues during pandemic
This is a one-year follow-up to our 2019 report, "Cleanups of Homeless Camps: Improved Communications and Data Needed."
News article
Prosper Portland Emergency Grants: Standards needed to ensure program integrity
Prosper Portland’s Small Business Relief Fund provided a lifeline during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. But in the rush to get funds to businesses, some normal grant safeguards were shortchanged.
Blog post
Prosper Portland Emergency Grants: Standards needed to ensure program integrity
Prosper Portland’s Small Business Relief Fund provided a lifeline during the early days of the pandemic. Staff successfully delivered dollars to struggling businesses but in haste, short-changed program integrity. We make recommendations for building a stronger program the next time disaster strikes
Report
Outdoor Emergency Shelters: Lessons Learned
Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program staff worked with the Emergency Coordination Center to set up three outdoor emergency shelters during the pandemic - and learned many lessons along the way.
Blog post
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