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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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A banner that reads "Portland's Public Street Life" features cartoon people lounging, playing, eating, and dancing

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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A banner that reads "Portland's Public Street Life" features cartoon people lounging, playing, eating, and dancing

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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Portland's Public Street Plazas Banner featuring a cartoon scene of people enjoying a plaza. People are running, biking, sitting, eating, socializing, dancing, and DJing.

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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Portland's Public Street Plazas Banner featuring a cartoon scene of people enjoying a plaza. People are running, biking, sitting, eating, socializing, dancing, and DJing.

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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Portland's Public Street Plazas Banner featuring a cartoon scene of people enjoying a plaza. People are running, biking, sitting, eating, socializing, dancing, and DJing.

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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Portland's Public Street Plazas Banner featuring a cartoon scene of people enjoying a plaza. People are running, biking, sitting, eating, socializing, dancing, and DJing.

PBOT Safe Routes to School June Newsletter

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