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Check out our November issue of Portland's Public Street Life featuring: tours, event recaps, last call for plaza partner applications, and more!
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Important updates from PBOT's Public Realm and Street Activation Team including the new plaza partner open call, event highlights, new plazas, Halloween block parties, and more!
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The September issue of Public Street Life covers upcoming events, and a big downtown Sunday Parkways. Plus new surveys for the Green Loop and the 2045 Transportation System Plan.
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The August 2025 news features Play-Streets, a new skate centered Plaza, and a last call for the 2025 plaza survey.
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July brings exciting updates—new seating is popping up across plazas, community events are in full swing, and our Street Life Ambassadors are out connecting with Portlanders and collecting your feedback. Summer Fun in Portland's Streets Has Just Begun
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Welcome to Portland’s Public Street Life, your monthly roundup of what’s happening on our city’s streets and plazas. This month, we’re checking out the brand new plaza at 37th and Hawthorne, disaster preparedness at Arleta Triangle Square, and our 2025 Plaza survey!
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Welcome to Portland’s Public Street Life, your monthly roundup of what’s happening on city streets and plazas. From block parties to exciting events like 503 Day, we're going to plazas and beyond to turn our streets into places where neighbors connect, creativity thrives, and fun takes center stage.
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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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The City of Portland's Community Events team thanks you for an amazing 2024 season and announces a new event application launching December 4th, designed to streamline the process. Starting January 1st, 2025, event fees will increase.
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation thanks everyone for making the 2023 Block Party season a success with 956 applications! As we prepare for 2024, we want to share some tips and reminders to make your block party a success.
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