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Portland Parks & Recreation begins construction on new, more inclusive Gabriel Park playground
The new, much larger play area will be more accessible to people of all abilities and will have play elements that are unique in the PP&R system.
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WIFIA Award Event
Bull Run Treatment Projects WIFIA Loan Award Recognition: March 4, 2021 at 10am
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2020 Maintenance & Construction Crew Members of the Year
Recognizing our Maintenance & Construction team members that went above and beyond in 2020.
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Winter Storm Strikes and Portland Water Steps Up
During the President's Day Storm in February, our crews worked round-the-clock to that water kept flowing through the severe weather and power outages. Here's some perspectives from the frontlines of the storm.
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Portland City Council considers proposal to keep Tourism Improvement District, fund economic recovery
Lodging executives want to extend a 2 percent fee on overnight stays in Portland, which supports tourism marketing. They are also proposing a 1 percent surcharge to fuel Portland’s recovery from COVID-19 – and the resulting economic recession.
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News Release: City of Portland cleanup continues from historic winter storms; check updates for water, sewer, transportation, parks impacts and resources
(Feb. 26, 2021) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and other city agencies continue to clean up from the historic Presidents Day Weekend winter storms that covered the city with as much as 10 inches of snow and .75 inches of ice.
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Tradeswomen building the future
Building water infrastructure like the Bull Run Treatment Projects enables skilled tradeswomen to establish rewarding careers and contribute to improving the quality of life in our community.
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BPS’ new home is officially named Vanport Building
Replacing the provisional “4th & Montgomery” title, the new moniker reflects the shared history and community of the building’s different owners and the populations they serve.
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Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark February 2021 Issue 2
Subscribe to Tree Bark, Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about upcoming events, tree regulations, tree giveaways, tree care, and more!
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Portland Parks & Recreation advice for winter storm aftermath
PP&R staff continue working on more than 750 tree emergencies on public streets citywide. Here is an update and some helpful information for you.
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Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark February 2021 Issue 1
Subscribe to Tree Bark, Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about upcoming events, tree regulations, tree giveaways, tree care, and more!
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