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November 2025 News: Planners Across the Country Tour Plazas, Plaza Partner Open Call Still Live, and Halloween Block Party Recap
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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October 2025 News: Get a Plaza in your Neighborhood, Host a Halloween Block Party, and Tons More!
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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September 2025 News: Summer is Still in Swing on Portland's Public Streets
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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August 2025 News: Play-Streets, Skateboard Plazas, and Last Chance to Take the Plaza Survey!
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 2025 News: Shape the Future of Plazas! Plus New Furniture, Events, and More!
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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June 2025 News: More Plazas, More Community Events, and the 2025 Plaza Survey!
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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May 2025 News: What’s Poppin’ on Portland Streets? Plazas, Block Parties, & More!
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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April 2025 News: New Plaza, Epic Events, and Fresh Community Collabs
Formerly known as Portland's Public Street Plazas Newsletter, Portland's Public Street Life showcases not only plazas but also community events, block parties, play streets, and all the ways PBOT is transforming our streets into lively public spaces!
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March 2025 News: Streets of Possibility, Mayor Speaks at Ankeny Alley, & Portland in the Streets Annual Report
We’re shining a light quite literally on the ceremonial lighting of the new Great Light Way at Ankeny Alley. Take a look at the Streets of Possibility showcase, where presenters brought bold ideas for Portland's future. Plus, get the latest insights from the Portland in the Streets 2024 Report!
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February 2025 News: Winter Light Festival Comes to Plazas & a Special Look at the Play Streets Program
PBOT Street Plazas February 2025 Newsletter featuring information about the 10th annual Portland's Winter Light Festival and Portland in the Streets Play Street Program.
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January 2025 News: Our Yearly Plaza Report is Here! Plus Winter Light Festival and More!
Happy New Year from the PBOT Public Street Plaza Team! Our first 2025 issue highlights the 2024 Annual Plaza Report, exciting Winter Light Festival happenings at the plazas, a new improvement to PSU's Montgomery Plaza, and upcoming events..
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Plazas December Newsletter: Building Stronger Together
December's newsletter covers an amazing partnership with the Ankeny Alley Association and a highlight of 2024 in pictures.
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Street Plazas November Newsletter- Plazas & Beyond: Expanding Community Connections Across Portland
This month, we’re highlighting some incredible happenings across Portland's plazas and beyond, from neighborhood celebrations at Concordia Commons to a powerful public art initiative bringing community together against gun violence.
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Street Plazas October Newsletter: Lounge Lab, Plaza Improvements, and Fall events
Learn about Lounge Lab, new improvements to plazas, events, and more this fall!
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Street Plazas September Newsletter: Seasonal Plazas, Coraline Cats, Music, and More!
Portland’s plazas continue to flourish, thanks to a series of innovative initiatives and vibrant public spaces that are redefining how we experience our city. From the introduction of PBOT’s Seasonal Plaza Pilot Program to the whimsical Coraline's Curious Cat Trail, there’s something for everyone!
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Street Plazas August Newsletter - Plaza for Healing, Community, and Revitalization
As summer reaches its peak, our PBOT Public Street Plazas are buzzing with activity and vibrant community spirit. In this month’s newsletter, we highlight the exciting events and initiatives that are making our plazas the heart of community life on Portland's streets.
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Street Plazas July Newsletter: Fresh New Street Murals and 2024 Survey!
This July, our plazas come to life with an array of community led events and activities, from live music and outdoor markets to art installations, street paintings, and dance parties, making them destinations to experience the richness of Portland street life.
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Spring is here and plazas are in bloom!
Highlighting events, a new guest piece from the community, and our survey on NW 13th Ave Plaza
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