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Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - October 2021

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Providence Park turns 95

What we now know as Providence Park has lived through many iterations in its nearly 100-year history. From its humble beginnings as an amateur field in 1926 to hosting world championship games and some of the world's most famous singers, here's a brief recap of the historic stadium's existence.

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Holiday Closure Notice: November 11th 2021

Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Thursday, November 11th 2021

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Willamette River Crossing Project Update - October 2021

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Happy 10-year Compost-iversary, Portlanders!

In 2011, Portland’s curbside compost program expanded from just yard waste to include food scraps.

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Construction Activity Update - Oct. 27

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Now available! Development permits and land use reviews research tool

Research building permits and new development projects online. Get information about commercial permits, facility permits, land use reviews and residential permits now. Metro reports are now available in Portland Maps. Search, filter and sort data and quickly create customized permits reports.

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Nike Employee Store Pass

City of Portland Employees may visit the Nike Employee Store one time between October 30th and November 21st 2021

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Join PP&R at a family-friendly tree planting kickoff event and Arbor Day celebration

Arts and crafts, hundreds of tree plantings in SE Portland’s Lents Park and neighborhood

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TNC Driver's Advisory Committee Bylaws

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Teledentistry Options through Kaiser and Moda

Teledentistry, a version of telehealth, is the use of telecommunication to have an appointment with a dental provider.

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Portland’s Housing Bond Brings 144 Affordable Units to Northwest

144 new affordable units are coming to NW Portland, named in honor of local housing advocate Susan Emmons.

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Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update

Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.

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Empowered Neighborhood Program offers resources, creativity in addressing building code violations

Staff from across the Bureau of Development Services, working with other city bureaus and students from Portland Community College, come to the aid of a black disabled homeowner in addressing multiple concerns, saving money and reducing fines.

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Request for Proposals

The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC) is a historic community center located at 5340 N. Interstate Avenue, in North Portland’s Overlook neighborhood. It has a indoor performance space which seats nearly 100 people, a rehearsal studio, and art gallery.

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Portland International Raceway Subcommittee

The Portland International Roadway (PIR for short) is in North Portland, adjacent to the Kenton neighborhood. They host events ranging from bicycle races to car shows, drag racing, sports cars, and motorcycle road racing.

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The State of Graffiti

In April, Civic Life's Graffiti Program reported a 300% increase in graffiti work during the height of COVID recovery (and just prior to the release of vaccines and the reopening of businesses). Six months later, we’re pleased to share that the work order requests have stabilized.

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Share Your Thoughts on the City's Budget

​​​​​​​The Budget Monitoring Process (BMP) takes place three times during the fiscal year. The BMP’s goal is to provide City Council with information on revenues and expenditures and allow for urgent and unforeseen changes to the budget.

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New format of inspection reports provides helpful information for customers

New inspection reports from the Bureau of Development Services provide clearer and more streamlined information for customers to review.

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