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State closes I-5 southbound at Rose Quarter for 5 weeks starting Sept. 11

Plan for major delays. More at i5rosequarter.org. Visit Shift Your Trip to keep Portland moving.

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Portland Permitting & Development joins Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business Community Office Hour events

Permitting & Development’s Land Use Services division is pleased to partner with Prosper Portland’s Office of Small Business at its monthly community office hours to offer helpful information about how the City’s zoning rules affect small businesses.

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August 2026 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates

Monthly newsletter on long-range city planning projects in Portland. See what happened, what’s coming next, and how to participate. Find links to meetings, ways to comment, and staff contacts. Subscribe to get email alerts when new newsletters and project updates are posted.

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City releases proposal to temporarily suspend mandatory design review

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has released a Proposed Draft of the Design Review Temporary Suspension project, which will be considered by the Planning Commission during a hearing on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, starting at 5pm. You are invited to submit testimony.

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Fall 2026 Portfolio Stabilization Investments - Request for Proposals

PHB invites affordable housing providers of PHB-regulated multifamily projects to apply. This solicitation aims to address urgent threats to operational stability of properties in PHB’s portfolio, particularly properties that have demonstrated financial distress. Due date: Sept. 25, 2026, 3 PM (PDT)

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Label: Bids and proposals

Comment on the 2025 CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report)

The public is invited to provide public comment on the City of Portland’s CAPER for the 2025 program year on federally funded housing, economic, and public services activities.

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Upcoming events

District 4 Office Hours with Prosper Portland Office of Small Business

Portland Permitting & Development's Land Use Services team is supporting Prosper Portland's Office of Small Business to provide helpful information and resources for small business owners.

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Label: Community event

82nd Avenue Area TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting

The monthly meeting of the 82nd Avenue Area Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Community Leadership Committee. Attend in person or via Zoom. NOTE: In-person location is AYCO, 2110 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97216.

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Label: Public meeting
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District 2 Office Hours with Prosper Portland Office of Small Business

Portland Permitting & Development's Land Use Services team is supporting Prosper Portland's Office of Small Business to provide helpful information and resources for small business owners.

10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Label: Community event

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