City of Portland
Recent News About City of Portland
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Public Works Commissioner Mingus Mapps cuts the ribbon on transformational $30 million SW Capitol Highway: Multnomah Village to West Portland project with community leaders and advocates
Providing sidewalks and bike lanes on one-mile length of SW Capitol Highway has been a community priority for 30 years
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Service Level Update: Tree Permitting and Tree Hotline
Turnaround time for a permit decision notice is 3 weeks from application intake
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City Council Passes Resolution to Explore New Economic Development and Housing Investments in East Portland and Central City
Portland City Council on June 28 unanimously passed a resolution co-introduced by Commissioner Carmen Rubio and Mayor Ted Wheeler that will kick off the process to explore Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts as a tool to address community priorities in East Portland and the Central City
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Independent Police Review is Recruiting for Volunteers
The Board makes recommendations to the Chief regarding findings and discipline and may make recommendations regarding the adequacy and completeness of an investigation
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PDX 311 Extends Customer Service Hours to Seven Days a Week
The City of Portland and Multnomah County’s 311 Program is expanding its hours and will now be open on weekends to better assist community members
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Statement from Mayor Ted Wheeler Regarding Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting Consumption of Controlled Substances in Public Spaces
“Use of illicit drugs in public spaces—especially dangerous and highly deadly substances like fentanyl— create significant public safety and public health issues in Portland
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Commissioner Rubio Passes Ordinances to Expand Access to Homeownership
Portland City Council on June 28 unanimously passed two ordinances introduced by Commissioner Carmen Rubio to address the ongoing housing crisis — this time with a focus on expanding access to homeownership for low- and moderate-income households
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Weekly Street Services report: June 19 - 25, 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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RFS Administrative Rulemaking Public Comment Open
City of Portland adopted a new Renewable Fuel Standard in 2022
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PP&R presents the 2nd Annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival: Celebrating Black Excellence!
It’s back! The second annual East Portland Summer Arts Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday
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Traffic Advisory: SE Yamhill Between SE 74th and SE 76th Closed for Sinkhole Repairs
The SE Yamhill sinkhole repair has been extended longer than expected due to the limited availability of materials required to repair a sewer of this size and age
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Historic Preservation Celebrates Portland’s Places of Pride
The LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project will participate in Portland Waterfront Pride Festival, inviting people to share their stories and experiences
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New Aquatic Center To Be Built at Northgate Park in North Portland
After extensive community feedback and with equity factors being the deciding criteria, Culture and Livability Commissioner Dan Ryan and Portland Parks & Recreation Director Adena Long announced the new North Portland Aquatic Center will be built at Northgate Park
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Interested in Helping Guide the Permitting Process in Portland? Apply to Serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee
The City of Portland is seeking interested land use planning professionals to serve in one position for a three-year term on the Development Review Advisory Committee
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2023 David Campbell Memorial Ceremony
Portland Fire & Rescue and the David Campbell Memorial Association host Annual David Campbell Memorial Ceremony at Portland Firefighters Park
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Emergency Water System Repairs Require Weekend Traffic Closures on NE Prescott Street
Emergency water system repairs by the Portland Water Bureau require closures to vehicle traffic on NE Prescott Street this Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25
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Weekly Street Services report: June 12 - 18, 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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Mayor Wheeler to Propose Ordinance Prohibiting Consumption of Controlled Substances in Public Spaces
The Mayor’s proposed ordinance will amend Portland city code restrictions on illegal drug use on streets, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way
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Mayor Announces Formation of Regional Taskforce to Address Collective Impact of Taxes, Rates & Fees
Mayor Wheeler has announced the formation of a taskforce to address the collective impact of taxes, rates, and fees on the Portland region
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Enhanced Dashboard Provides Greater Transparency, Predictability for Building Permit Review
This updated dashboard highlights the amount of time taken by different City of Portland bureaus’ development review teams in evaluating building permit applications