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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
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February Plaza Newsletter
Winter Lights come to the plazas and Darcelle XV Plaza update.
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January Newsletter and 2023 Annual Report
Our January newsletter. Featuring the 2023 Annual report, a year in pictures, and a new art installation for Portland's Winter Lights Festival.
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Iconic elk statue will return to downtown Portland
The City's beloved Thompson Elk has been fully restored and safely stored since it was damaged during protests in 2020.
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December Newsletter: Holiday events, new planters, and a very special plaza partnership
PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's December newsletter. Featuring holiday events, new planters, and a very special plaza partnership with Ground Score Association.
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November Newsletter: Spotlighting St Johns Plaza
PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's November newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on St Johns Plaza.
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City of Portland, Metro team up to explore future of Keller Auditorium
Keller Auditorium, courtesy Jason Quigley
A March 2020 seismic study completed for Keller Auditorium, set to be released right before the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered spectator venues and performing arts facilities, outlines the 104-year-old building's structural and practical shortcomings.
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Reopening community centers and pools – What to expect in 2021
After summer 2021, when public health guidance allows, PP&R will be excited to fully reopen community centers and pools to the public. For now, the bureau is excited to restore summer programming through the Parks Levy.
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