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Portland Insights Survey Mailer

Thousands of randomly selected Portland households will receive a Portland Insight Survey by mail this week. Learn more about the survey online or call 3-1-1 for assistance.

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Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Operating a business in Portland

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News and notices


Planning Commission votes to forward the Draft Economic Opportunities Analysis to City Council for consideration

On May 12, Portland's Planning Commission approved a recommendation to City Council to adopt the Economic Opportunities Analysis - a study that provides the foundation for job growth in Portland over the next 20 years.

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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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Construction and maintenance

Construction underway; completion expected in June 2026. Ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 18.

Upcoming events

East 205 TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting

Monthly meeting of the East 205 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Community Leadership Committee. Attend in person or via Zoom.

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Label: Public meeting
Available online

Thinking Local: District 4 Coffee with Councilor Green

Join Better Portland members for a casual coffee meetup to connect with our community and support local businesses in the Portland area.

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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.

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Label: Public meeting
Available online

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