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News and Notices

Notice of Proposed Amendments to Lien Reduction Review Administrative Rule

The purpose of the Lien Reduction Review Administrative Rule is to provide guidance for processing requests to reduce existing liens on properties, resulting from an enforcement action taken pursuant to Portland City Code Section 3.30.040 and Chapter 29.70.

News article


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

News article


PBOT Vision Zero April 2024 Newsletter

Updated Newsletter


City of Portland recognizes International Noise Awareness Day

As the world comes together to observe International Noise Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 24, the City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services and Noise Program join the global community in raising awareness about the impact of noise pollution on public health and well-being.

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2023 Ombudsman Annual Report

We're here to make sure City government treats residents and businesses fairly. See what we were up to in 2023.

Report


Construction and Maintenance

Study completion expected Summer 2024
Planning is underway; community engagement will start in 2024
Planning starting summer 2023
Expected completion of PNCA Block in Spring 2027

Today

Earth Month Walk + Roll

Celebrate Earth Month this April by walking and rolling to school!

Community Event
A pair of young, elementary school-aged students wearing pink sweaters under backpacks wait in line outside school.

N/NE Preference Policy Application Assistance Virtual Drop-In (April 17)

Need assistance with your application? Have questions on the next steps? Join us for an online drop-in session! Sessions are open to the community, and are designed to provide technical support and answer any questions related to the waitlist application process. This is one of two April sessions.

6:00 pm 7:00 pm
Community Event
Available Online
Front view of an inviting home in Portland

Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.

8:00 am 10:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online

N/NE Preference Policy Application Assistance Virtual Drop-In (April 18)

Need assistance with your application? Have questions on the next steps? Join us for an online drop-in session! Sessions are open to the community, and are designed to provide technical support and answer any questions related to the waitlist application process. This is one of two April sessions.

1:00 pm 3:00 pm
Community Event
Available Online
Front view of an inviting home in Portland

Upcoming Events

Spring Flowers on the 70's ride

Pedal with us to see the petals along the new 70's Neighborhood Greenway. Ride starts at the Roseway Earth Day event, travels about 8 miles on low-stress streets, and returns to the start. Easy pace and no one left behind!

10:00 am 12:00 pm
Community Event
Several people on bicycles ride on a low-traffic street beside a flowering plum tree.

82nd Avenue presentation to Roseway Neighborhood Association

Building a Better 82nd team members will present to the Neighborhood Association

7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Portland Urban Forest Plan Open House

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for an open house and help create a vision for the future of trees in Portland.

5:00 pm 7:30 pm
Community Event