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Portland nears milestone for new permitting bureau, prepares to announce name and structure

Beginning July 1, development permitting will be unified under one bureau within the City of Portland.

April 12, 2024 9:30 am News article

Spring is here and plazas are in bloom!

Highlighting events, a new guest piece from the community, and our survey on NW 13th Ave Plaza

April 11, 2024 3:20 pm News article

PBOT Vision Zero April 2024 Newsletter

Updated April 11, 2024 10:21 am Newsletter

Investing in our future

This year, after finishing design and getting critical permits, the Water Bureau took the next big step and began construction of the Bull Run Filtration Projects.

April 5, 2024 7:00 am Blog post

PBOT Safe Routes to School April 2024 Newsletter

Updated April 2, 2024 9:52 am Newsletter

Join a community listening session to shape future city council operations

The Government Transition Advisory Committee and City staff are inviting Portlanders to participate in guiding the creation of recommendations for the 2025 City Council.

March 7, 2024 4:23 pm Newsletter

Building a Better 82nd: March 7, 2024

Biweekly email updates about Building a Better 82nd

March 7, 2024 4:00 pm Newsletter

PBOT Safe Routes to School March 2024 Newsletter

Updated March 5, 2024 11:34 am Newsletter

Community organizations invited to participate in voter education grants program

In November 2024, Portland voters will use ranked-choice voting to elect one mayor, one auditor and three councilors per district (12 councilors total) to pick their candidates. Portland Votes 2024 seeks to ensure that voters understand the new election method with non-partisan education.

March 4, 2024 2:04 pm Newsletter

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - February 2024

Please read our February 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

February 29, 2024 6:00 pm Newsletter

News Release: PBOT announces major projects starting construction in 2024

Over $100 million in transportation investments across the city and on several of Portland’s most dangerous streets.

February 22, 2024 4:25 pm News article

Building a Better 82nd: February 22, 2024

Biweekly email updates about Building a Better 82nd

February 22, 2024 4:00 pm Newsletter

Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 16, 2024

Please read the February 16, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

February 16, 2024 6:55 pm Newsletter

PBOT Vision Zero February 2024 Newsletter

Updated February 15, 2024 12:16 pm Newsletter

Bull Run Treatment Projects Activity Update - February 13, 2024

Please read the February 13, 2024 Bull Run Treatment Project Construction Activity Update.

February 13, 2024 4:30 pm Newsletter

Building a Better 82nd: February 9, 2024

Biweekly email updates about Building a Better 82nd

February 9, 2024 2:50 pm Newsletter

PBOT Safe Routes to School February 2024 Newsletter

Updated February 6, 2024 11:30 am Newsletter

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - January 2024

Please read our January 2024 Bull Run Treatment Projects Update.

January 31, 2024 5:00 pm Newsletter

Winter weather response…all year round

Portland Water Bureau staff worked around the clock during the recent extreme winter weather event to keep water flowing and provide emergency service to customers with burst pipes. But the work doesn’t start or end there—we prepare for extreme weather and other emergencies all day, all year round.

January 26, 2024 10:38 am Blog post

Portland Water Bureau treatment investments significantly improve lead levels in water

Improved drinking water treatment benefits all, especially people in homes with lead plumbing.

January 25, 2024 10:08 am News article