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Martin Luther King Jr. Day closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Council Approves Generational Public Investments in East Portland and Central City

Portland City Council approved legislation to establish six new Tax Increment Finance (TIF) districts that will bring in more than $2.5 billion over the next 30 years to spur economic growth, create jobs, and invest in a range of housing options in both the Central City and East Portland.

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Workforce Recovery Program Wraps Up, Transitions to Preschool Support

Through coordination between federal and local efforts, Here for Portland has helped more than 100 small businesses and 240 workers recover from the pandemic

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Portland Housing Bureau Awards Over $40M to Home Forward and Urban League for 230-Unit Affordable Housing Development in the Broadway Corridor

This 14-story project will be the first to go vertical in the larger Broadway Corridor site, overseen by Prosper Portland; on-site amenities to include an Early Learning Center and a Workforce Development Center, a playground, and a community garden.

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2023 Portland Housing Bond Progress Report

Presenting the 2023 progress report for the Portland Housing Bond.

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City Council gives green light to Portland Permitting & Development, officially creating new bureau

The City's new permitting bureau will officially launch July 1, with changes taking shape over the next 18 months.

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Commissioner Rubio Celebrates Unanimous Approval of Framework for Sustainability and Climate Commission

The Sustainability and Climate Commission will guide City climate action and sustainability goals as a new governance structure and champion body for current and future climate work

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City announces name and structure for Portland’s new permitting bureau

Portland Permitting & Development will issue permits for a wide range of development projects, including construction, home improvements and tree work.

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Portland nears milestone for new permitting bureau, prepares to announce name and structure

Beginning July 1, development permitting will be unified under one bureau within the City of Portland.

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Four Development Teams Invited to Submit Proposals to Develop Broadway Corridor Affordable Housing by Portland Housing Bureau

After successfully submitting qualifications for the development of 200-250 affordable homes at Broadway Corridor, Parcel 4A, these teams will compete for an award of up to $60 million in resources from the Portland Housing Bureau.

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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Appoints Donnie Oliveira as Interim Deputy City Administrator for Community and Economic Development

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Deputy Director Eric Engstrom will fill the Interim Director role for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability during this transition

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