Building a Better 82nd: March 7, 2024

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Critical Fixes: Near-term safety and maintenance improvements

Thanks for joining us at Marysville Elementary! There’s still time to comment on 60% designs for the Major Maintenance Project 

Two images show a crowd of people gathered around information boards and people standing over and pointing to areas of a large map on a table.

Attendees at a public comment event at Marysville Elementary School gather around project maps and speak with the project team.   

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Marysville Elementary and shared comments on the 60% design for Major Maintenance Project!  

If you missed it, there’s an opportunity to join us next week at McDaniel High School.  

Wednesday, March 13, 6 – 7:30 p.m.  
McDaniel High School (2735 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220) 
More details 

You can also provide comments on the 60% design refinements online if you can't make it in person! View the 60% concept design here. 


Construction continues on 82nd Avenue Crossings 

Initial work is underway to construct six new pedestrian crossings on 82nd Avenue. Construction is taking place on NE 82nd at the intersections of Beech, Klickitat, and Schuyler streets; and on SE 82nd Avenue at the intersections of Ash, Clinton and Schiller streets. Contractors with PBOT are continuing to install storm pipes and test sumps at these intersections. This work is essential to improve drainage along 82nd Avenue and side streets.  

Learn more about the project 

Grants available 

Mini-Grants for non-profit organizations available 

With Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) mini grants, organizations can apply for up to $5,000 for activities that align with goals of addressing climate change and advancing racial and social justice.  

Learn more and apply today.


Upcoming Meetings and Events

Monday, March 11, 2024 | 6 – 8 p.m. | 82nd Avenue Presentation to Montavilla Neighborhood Association | Flying Pie Pizzeria (7804 SE Stark St, Portland, OR  97215) 

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. | 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project 60% Design In-person Public Comment Opportunity | McDaniel High School (2735 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220) 

Monday, March 18, 2024 | 7 – 9 p.m. | 82nd Avenue Presentation to SE Uplift Land Use and Transportation Committee | Zoom  

Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | 82nd Avenue Presentation to South Tabor Neighborhood Association | All City Church (2700 SE 67th Ave, Portland, Oregon  97206) 

See all of our upcoming events


Related efforts

82nd Avenue Transit Project

Metro is working closely with TriMet, PBOT, and community-based organizations to identify future investments that support transit along 82nd Avenue. 

Click here to learn more about Metro's 82nd Avenue Transit Project

82nd Avenue Community Coalition

Throughout the public engagement process, PBOT will be working alongside the 82nd Avenue Coalition. Convened by Oregon Walks, Verde, APANO, and Unite Oregon, this coalition is made up of people and organizations that live, work, and play along 82nd Avenue. 

Click here to learn more and join the coalition


For More Information

Visit the project website for updates

If you have a question or concerns, contact the project team
using the email or phone number below.

82nd Avenue Project Team
503-865-8282
82ndavenue@portlandoregon.gov