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Weekly campsite report: May 16-22, 2022

When community members report concerns about campsites, the Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program assesses each location, helps clean up trash and debris, and evaluates health and safety risks. See how the program served Portland this week.

May 24, 2022 4:00 pm Report

City Council adopts amendments to the Residential Infill Project – Part 2 Recommended Draft

After considering public testimony, Commissioners voted to amend a few proposed changes to zoning in Portland’s single-dwelling zones.

May 24, 2022 3:04 pm News article

What to expect in your new Development Services Center

Limited in-person services in the Development Services Center, at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue, will be available, mostly by appointment only, beginning the week of July 18. Learn more about the new features, hours of operation, and mandatory appointment scheduling.

Updated May 24, 2022 2:30 pm News article

2022 Portland Housing Bureau Notice of Anticipated Upcoming Funds Availability for Affordable Housing Development

Upcoming PHB solicitations anticipated for Summer and Fall 2022. Resources and funding from the Metro Regional Housing Bond, Interstate Corridor URA (ICURA) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district funding, and properties for affordable housing development.

May 24, 2022 10:04 am News article

PP&R's Summer Free For All Returns for 2022 with FREE Movies, Concerts, Free Lunch + Play, and More

Free, family-friendly, and fun activities and events return for summer of 2022, including the first-ever East Portland Summer Arts Festival at Ventura Park.

May 24, 2022 8:42 am News article

Columbia Employee Store Pass

Shop the Columbia Employee Store May 27th through June 19th.

May 23, 2022 1:15 pm Blog post

Lower SE Portland Area Plan launches online open house and survey

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) are collaborating with community members to assess land use and transportation issues for Brentwood-Darlington and portions of the Lents, Ardenwald-Johnson Creek, Mt Scott-Arleta, and Woodstock neighborhoods.

May 23, 2022 12:00 pm News article

Notice of Seizure of Vessel

May 23, 2022 10:13 am Public notice

70s Greenway: Cully Connector - Design Update

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and Metro are partnering to build a new north-south greenway connection in Cully and Roseway on NE 72nd Avenue between NE Sandy Boulevard and NE Lombard Street (formerly NE Killingsworth Street).

May 23, 2022 9:31 am News article

PP&R summer registration beginning; Portlanders needed to help fill staff openings

Some programs are being modified to respond to a lack of capacity. Apply and help PP&R offer a full array of programs this summer!

May 20, 2022 1:59 pm News article

Traffic Advisory: A smoother street is coming to SE Foster Road between 101st and 111th avenues starting May 23

Updated May 19, 2022 3:05 pm Traffic Advisory

PBOT restores six lanes to North Going Street Bridge, completing permanent repairs from Union Pacific Railroad derailment crash

Crews with the Portland Bureau of Transportation restriped the lanes on the North Going Street Bridge this week, restoring the three full travel lanes in each direction. Union Pacific will cover the city's costs for making the repairs.

Updated May 19, 2022 1:53 pm Traffic Advisory

Environmental Services requests public comment on proposed changes to ENB-4.07 regarding the criteria the bureau will apply when evaluating route of service

Environmental Services proposes revisions to ENB-4.07 to remove obsolete policies and provide guidance and clarity on the decision-making criteria it will apply when evaluating route of service options for properties connecting to the public sewer system. Public comment will open May 23, 2022 .

May 19, 2022 9:15 am News article

RACC launches economic impact study

"Arts & Economic Prosperity 6" will document in unprecedented scope and detail the economic power of arts and culture in Portland and throughout the metro region.

May 18, 2022 5:36 pm News article

Proposed fee changes for the Bureau of Development Services, effective July 1, 2022

Learn more about the proposed fee increases and how you can weigh in.

Updated May 18, 2022 2:15 pm News article

Talking Beat - Fentanyl in Portland

This episode of the Talking Beat features a discussion on fentanyl. Fentanyl is prevalent in Portland, crossing all demographic boundaries. It affects all races, all socioeconomic groups, and can be a deadly choice.

May 18, 2022 1:29 pm Blog post

SE Lambert and 19th Avenue Water Main Replacement - May 2022

Updated May 18, 2022 1:28 pm News article

Advisory: PBOT releases its 2021 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II Public Right of Way Transition Plan Update

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is committed to ensuring an accessible transportation system for all users, while being transparent with the public in how work gets completed.

May 18, 2022 11:37 am Public notice

Save water and money: Spruce up your sprinkler system

Hot weather will be here before we know it! This spring, give your sprinkler system the checkup it needs to help you save water and money this summer.

May 18, 2022 10:51 am Blog post

Help for Portland's Homelessness Crisis

May 18, 2022 8:09 am News article