City of Portland
Recent News About City of Portland
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One-year Progress Report for Climate Emergency Workplan Published
BPS announced publication of a progress report highlighting the progress made in the first year of the Climate Emergency Workplan
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Bucking Expectations: 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo
In June, Portland got decked out in denim to welcome its first-ever Black rodeo, 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo!
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City Council Appoints Three New Members to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee
City Council appoints three new members and reappoints two members to the PCEF Committee
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City Releases Request for Expression of Interest for New Performing Arts Facility
The City of Portland is exploring the availability of potential sites for a new performing arts venue
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PEP External Listening Report
The independent consulting firm Pregame just released their report from the Portland Engagement Project (PEP) External Listening Sessions!
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Weekly Street Services Report: July 3 - 9, 2023
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland
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Share Your Ideas on Updates to Floodplain Development Requirements
The City proposes updates to maintain compliance with the minimum requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
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Recent City of Portland Studies Show Challenges, Opportunities for Portland’s Housing Market
Community and Economic Development bureaus under Commissioner Rubio to discuss findings and production strategy during July 25 City Council work session
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Reorganizing Portland City Government: Join the Transition Team on July 27
Transitioning to a Council-Mayor form of government with a city administrator will allow for a whole-city approach to systems and problem-solving
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Urban Forestry Career Coach—Tree Planting Specialist
With the demands of climate change, urban forestry is a growth industry
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Senate Bill 611 Passed by Oregon Legislature
SB 611 makes key changes to the how the maximum allowable annual rent increases percentage is calculated for residential tenancies
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Portlanders Join Independent District Commission at Public Hearings
Last month, the Independent District Commission presented Portlanders with three map options for the new geographic districts
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New Study Shows Promising Housing Production Results From the Residential Infill Project (Rip)
A year after new rules governing single-dwelling zones went into effect, middle housing and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) production have increased dramatically
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Adoption of Revised Administrative Rule July 2023
The City Auditor adopts the following interim administrative rule, effective July 5, 2023, and for a period of not more than 180 days: ARA 3.07 Employee Movement
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Summer of Education, Phased-in Approach Begins as Portland's New Camping Code Ordinance Takes Effect
An update to Portland's camping code takes effect on July 7, 2023, 30 days after the Time/Place/Manner Ordinance was passed by City Council
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Weekly Street Services Report: June 26 - July 2, 2023
The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland
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Audit Update: Council’s Legislative Changes Helped the Portland Clean Energy Fund Put Management Systems in Place
In our 2022 report, we found the Portland Clean Energy Fund began putting management systems in place, but other elements were not yet implemented or needed direction from City Council
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HOLTE Program Announcement: Annual cap renews July 1
Submit applications starting July 5, 2023 at 8:00am
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Notice of Proposed Administrative Rule for Intake and Fees for Land Use Processes and Other Planning Services
The purpose of this Administrative Rule is to establish guidelines for fee charges, refunds and waivers for Land Use Services in relation to land use processes and other planning services and establish the guidelines for intake of applications for land use processes and other planning services
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Two Upcoming Funding Opportunities Announced for 2023
Announcement of the upcoming 2023 Metro Bond Opportunity Solicitation and a Request for Proposals or Qualifications for the Broadway Corridor