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Mayor Keith Wilson Announces Portland Has Reached more than 1,500 Emergency Overnight Beds, Delivered at Unprecedented Speed
The City of Portland announced that it has reached Mayor Keith Wilson’s goal of creating capacity for 1,500 emergency overnight shelter beds through a strategic blend of stable and flexible sleeping units.
Press release
City of Portland Launches Emergency Overnight Shelter Utilization Rate Dashboard
A new dashboard is being released by the City of Portland to showcase utilization data for the City's emergency overnight shelters.
Press release
City of Portland Launches Emergency Overnight Shelter Participation Data Dashboard
The City Shelter Services team of Portland Solutions has developed a public dashboard showcasing participation totals at emergency overnight shelters.
News article
City to Resume Camping Enforcement in November with Focus on Shelter and Services
Police may issue citations if campers refuse offers of shelter or camps violate other restrictions.
News article
City will open 280 recovery-oriented overnight shelter beds
As winter approaches, Portland is stepping up its shelter capacity, adding shelter for people in recovery. These shelters will bring the total to 1090 beds added since Jan 1, 2025, to serve homeless people in Portland.
Press release
DIY Skatepark Brings Jolt of Energy to Old Town
A scrappy band of Portland skaters have turned a derelict parking lot into the vibrant Q-Side skatepark, with a helping hand from the city’s Public Environment Management Office (PEMO).
News article
Meet the Problem Solver
Anne Hill runs the Problem Solvers, a small but mighty team working to make Portland’s public spaces safer and friendlier by solving problems, one block at a time. As director of the Public Environmental Management Office (PEMO), she focuses on keeping business districts vibrant and fun.
Blog post
City of Portland Announces September 2 Opening of NW Northrup Shelter in Pearl District
Press release
Building Trust Through Action: Portland’s Commitment to Neighborhoods Hosting Overnight Shelters
Portland is expanding overnight shelters in 2025 with a strong community engagement plan focused on safety, cleanliness, and neighborhood support. Each site includes proactive City services and clear communication channels to ensure livability for all.
News article
New Police Report Shows Crime Decrease Around Portland’s Overnight Shelters
A new report from the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) reveals a significant decrease in crime in the areas surrounding two of the City’s overnight shelters, SAFES (30 SW 2nd Ave) and Moore Street Shelter (5325 N. Williams Ave).
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City of Portland Announces Transition of Multnomah Safe Rest Village Shelter Site to Urban Alchemy on July 1
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Portland seeks providers for variety of shelter models
City issues Request for Proposals (RFP) for temporary shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
News article
Urban wildfire: How Portland is prepared, and what you can do
Wildfires are becoming more frequent west of the Cascade Mountains. Learn what the City of Portland is doing to prepare for the possibility of urban wildfires, and find out simple steps you can take to get ready and keep our city strong and resilient.
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