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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - August 2021

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Welcome to the Team!

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With the start of the school year, PBOT reminds the public that school routes are everywhere, urges Portlanders to 'drive like it'

With so many kids walking, biking and otherwise traveling on the city's sidewalks and streets, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is urging people driving to be especially careful and to drive with extra caution and attention. 

Updated Traffic Advisory


The Master Recycler Program celebrates 30 years

The Portland Metro area Master Recycler Program began in 1991 and has trained over 2,000 volunteers.

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Monday September 6, 2021 Holiday Closure

City of Portland offices are closed on Monday September 6, 2021 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

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US Supreme Court Ends CDC Moratorium

Deferred rent accumulated between April 2020 and June 2021 is not due until February 28, 2022. However, landlords may now enforce eviction judgments for eviction for unpaid rent from July 2021 and onward.

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City Council approves measures to assist businesses in recovery from the pandemic

Businesses, entrepreneurs, and providers of affordable housing and services can take advantage of temporary suspensions of some zoning requirements to assist in improvements to their facilities and enable faster economic recovery.

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Statement from Commissioner Carmen Rubio on Zenith Decision

We are serious about moving faster and more aggressively away from fossil fuels. But today’s decision isn’t enough. As the Planning and Sustainability Commissioner, I am committed to going further.

Press release


City of Portland denies Land Use Compatibility Statement for Zenith Energy

The City of Portland, through the Bureau of Development Services, is denying a request from Zenith Energy to issue a Land Use Compatibility Statement necessary for the renewal of its air quality permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

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Construction Activity Update - Aug. 26

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Paving work requires nighttime road closure of SW Naito Parkway on Aug. 30 and 31

All traffic on SW Naito Parkway between SW Harrison and SW Jefferson will be detoured between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Traffic Advisory


"Go By Greenways” in East Portland to have fun, stay healthy and win great prizes!

Play the Go By Greenways game over the next four weeks and get to know Portland’s newest neighborhood greenways

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Clean, safe water is essential to a thriving business and family

Knowing Portland is investing in safe, clean water gives Tattoo 34 owner and busy mom, Nisha Supahan, confidence in the future for her business, children, and community.

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Columbia Indoor Pool must remain closed until further notice due to life-safety hazards for building occupants

The structure is nearing the end of its useful life, and PP&R must prioritize public safety while determining the next steps for Columbia Indoor Pool.

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Mayor’s statement about Sunday’s violent demonstrations

Mayor Ted Wheeler's public statement about the violent demonstrations that occurred in Portland on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

Press release


UPDATE: NW Cornell Road closure postponed to Monday, Aug. 30

Traffic will be detoured via NW Skyline Boulevard and West Burnside Street through Spring 2022

Updated Traffic Advisory


Interim Rule Update for Private Right-of-Ways

Learn more about interim changes to the Administrative Rule for Private Rights-of-Ways (Streets, Alleys, Shared Courts, Common Greens and Pedestrian Connections).

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City and County Leaders Ask Biden Administration To Admit Afghans, Send Them Here

We are a great country, and a safer country, when we lead with integrity and love. Such leadership demands that we ensure the safety of (at least) those who ensured the safety of our citizens, and of those who will be persecuted because of who they are.

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