Share Your Thoughts About the Future of 82nd Avenue:
Visit the Online Open House and Survey!
Have ideas about 82nd Avenue? We invite you to visit the online open house, open until Sept. 15, to share your perspective about recommended policies, projects, and proposed improvements. Your insights are vital in shaping the plan that will be presented to the Portland City Council for adoption. We look forward to your valuable input!
Construction Updates
Meet the 82nd Avenue Major Maintenance Project Construction Team
Thanks to those of you who joined us for our virtual event this week! We have two more events in August to meet the construction team and learn what you can expect during construction. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is excited to work with Raimore Construction on this project. Raimore is preparing for construction and anticipates beginning work later this month.
In-person: Tuesday, August 20, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Mekong Bistro, 8200 NE Siskiyou St, Portland, OR 97220 Refreshments provided
In-person: Wednesday, August 28, 9:00–10:30 a.m. CORE, 3612 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266 Refreshments provided
Learn more about the Major Maintenance Project
82nd Avenue street lighting improvements are in progress!
As part of the 82nd Avenue Street Lighting Improvements Project, PBOT is upgrading street lighting on NE/SE 82nd Avenue within the city limits. Contractors with PBOT completed installation of new wooden poles last month, and they will continue installing lighting arms and luminaires in the coming weeks. We anticipate the new street lights will be operational this fall.
Construction of new pedestrian crossings on 82nd Avenue will also continue in the coming weeks at the intersections of 82nd Avenue at NE Beech, Klickitat, and Schuyler streets; and SE Clinton, Ash, and Schiller streets.
Great to see you at the Jade Night Market!
A huge THANK YOU to those who stopped by PBOT's booth during last Saturday's Jade Night Market! We were able to provide questions about the Building a Better 82nd Avenue project and more specific questions about upcoming events. Thank you to Raimore Construction for supporting the public's questions about current and future construction efforts.
Grants and programs available
Local Small Business Repair Grants
This program offers grant support to local small businesses. The Local Small Business Repair Grants are emergency funds that use funding allocated by City Council to provide support of up to $10,000 to local small businesses needing immediate repairs.
Portland Housing Bureau's Eviction Legal Defense Program
Renters! If you have received a termination notice, housing subsidy termination notice, or eviction court papers, you may be eligible for free legal support though the Portland Housing Bureau’s Eviction Legal Defense Program. To see if you are eligible and to apply, please contact Oregon Law Center at 888.585.9638 or evictiondefense@oregonlawcenter.org. In your message, please include your name, date of birth, and whether you have received a termination notice, housing subsidy termination, or an eviction court case.
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.
Upcoming meetings and events
Tuesday, August 20 | 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Meet the Major Maintenance Construction Team| In-person at Mekong Bistro (8200 NE Siskiyou St, Portland OR 97220)
Wednesday, August 28 | 9- 10:30 a.m. | Meet the Major Maintenance Construction Team| In-person at CORE (3612 SE 82nd Ave. Portland OR 97266)