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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces recommendations for Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Round 3 RFP
The full recommended portfolio will be presented to City Council on Thursday, Sept. 5, at a first reading.
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Fire safety concerns at the Cherry Blossom Townhomes
An Ombudsman investigation found that the Fire Bureau’s poor communication left residents of an East Portland affordable housing community concerned about their safety. We also found that parking practices at the property could impede Fire vehicle access.
Report
Shining a flashlight on a billion-dollar behemoth
The Portland Lift project brings more transparency to the City’s contracts, strengthening accountability, trimming costs and boosting local businesses.
News article

April 2025: Streets Alive! New Plaza, Epic Events, and Fresh Community Collabs
Big things are happening on Portland’s streets this spring! In this edition of Portland Street Life, we’re highlighting an exciting new plaza, creative collaborations from community partners, and a full lineup of public events popping up across the city.
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Comment on the Substantial Amendment to Action Plan FY 2024-25
The public is invited to provide public comment on the substantial amendments to Portland’s Action Plan FY 2024-25.
Upcoming Events
EOA Collaborative Working Group meeting #9
This meeting will include a review Economic Opportunities Analysis and an update on related projects.
EOA Collaborative Working Group meeting #10
This meeting with include a discussion of the citywide strategies associated with the Economic Opportunities Analysis, and a discussion of the outreach strategy for the Discussion Draft. There are options to attend this meeting both in-person and virtually.
EOA Collaborative Working Group meeting #11
This meeting will include a discussion of policy alternatives in the industrial area. There are both in-person and online options for attending this meeting.
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