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New street plazas are popping up in Portland this month as part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Healthy Businesses permit program, which allows for temporary changes to streets to give people more space to conduct business safely during the Covid-19 public health crisis

The project will repave and reconstruct SW Naito Parkway between I-405 and SW Lincoln Street, add new traffic signals, and create a two-way separated pedestrian and bike path between SW Harrison and Clay streets.

The project increases safety for freight, motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.

Staff continuing site visits to affected properties until August 31 and holding virtual one-on-one Q&A sessions for property owners who want to learn more.

The re-adopted plan goes back into effect on August 10, 2020; public comments invited on the re-adoption of administrative rules for bird-safe windows and low-carbon buildings.

On July 29, 2020 the City of Portland was recognized by the Green Electronics Council as a 2020 EPEAT Purchaser Award Winner at the 4-star level. 

Paving between Powell and Division, and continued sidewalk work further south

Should the City extend Portland Streetcar or new transit in NW or NE Portland? What kind of new development do you envision in these places? Affordable housing? Commercial and retail? Industrial uses? New offices? Something else?

Plans Examiner Newsletter

Plans Examiner Newsletter

Public comment on proposed technical changes to the Administrative Rules associated with Portland City Code Title 30.01.086 & 30.01.087

Effective July 29, 2020, Authorized Under Portland City Code Title 30.01.086 & 30.01.087

Watch our training videos to learn how to submit plans electronically

Starting Sunday, July 26, the Glisan offramp of I-405 will be temporarily closed for approximately five weeks and NW 16th Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic.