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Fall in Love with Portland Public Street Plazas

PBOT Public Street Plaza Program's October newsletter. Featuring upcoming events and a spotlight on Pride Plaza's new street painting and pop-up music events.

October 2, 2023 10:25 am News article

Notice of Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules for the Mandatory Relocation Assistance Exemption Eligibility and Approval Process

The public is invited to provide testimony on proposed technical changes to the Administrative Rules. Submit your comments by December 1, 2023. A hybrid public hearing will be held on November 8, 1:00-2:00 pm. Follow the link to register.

October 2, 2023 9:00 am Public notice

Bull Run Treatment Projects Update - Sept. 2023

Please read our September 2023 Bull Run Treatment Project Update.

September 29, 2023 5:00 pm Newsletter

BPS and Free Geek celebrate one-time ARPA Digital Divide Response Grant, providing new laptops and free internet for 500 IRCO Clients

City Staff, Community Partners and Commissioner Rubio joined immigrant and refugee recipients as they celebrated the success of a collaborative effort to address the digital divide in the City of Portland and Multnomah County.

September 28, 2023 12:54 pm News article

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for ARA 16.01 Election of Candidates | September 2023

The City Auditor’s Office proposes the creation of a new administrative rule, which is available for public comment for at least thirty days before adoption: ARA 16.01 Election of Candidates.

September 28, 2023 12:00 pm Public notice

Building a Better 82nd: September 22, 2023 Update

Biweekly email updates about Building a Better 82nd

Updated September 28, 2023 10:30 am Newsletter

Building a Better 82nd: September 7, 2023 Update

Biweekly email updates about Building a Better 82nd

Updated September 28, 2023 10:30 am Newsletter

Portland Water Bureau Climate Expert to Join Upcoming White House Climate Resilience Summit

Today, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, the Portland Water Bureau’s lead climate expert Kavita Heyn will be participating in the first-ever White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities.

September 28, 2023 9:45 am Press release

PEMO and Director Leon are honored at 1st Annual City of Portland Procurement Day

Their commitment to diversity and inclusivity in city contracting was highlighted by Mayor Ted Wheeler

September 27, 2023 1:11 pm News article

PBOT leadership presents $32 million budget cut proposal

Here are links to the video of the City Council Work Session and the staff presentation, including details on cuts to programs, services and staff positions

September 27, 2023 1:02 pm News article

Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Climate Investment Plan unanimously adopted by City Council

The Bureau’s Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund staff will begin implementation of the Climate Investment Plan with the launch of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Community Responsive Grant program.

September 27, 2023 1:00 pm Press release

Preparing for the future: Enhancing our system’s resilience to wildfire with filtration

At the Water Bureau we’re always looking to the future and proactive ways to ensure our drinking water stays safe and plentiful. The new filtration facility is a key step to enhance our supply resilience to wildfire and extreme weather events.

September 27, 2023 8:00 am Blog post

Community Organizations Prepare for Wildfire Smoke

September 26, 2023 3:19 pm News article

Weekly Street Services report: September 18 - 24, 2023

The Street Services Coordination Center is dedicated to assisting people experiencing homelessness and reducing the impacts of homelessness in Portland. We collect trash, evaluate health and safety risks, remove unsafe camps, provide shelter referrals and transportation to shelters.

September 26, 2023 2:30 pm Report

PEMO Staff Participate in ‘We Believe in Portland’ Community Cleanup Event

The first event brought 500 people from over 100 organizations to Downtown Portland

September 26, 2023 10:11 am News article

City gears up to hear Keller Auditorium renovation ideas, progresses with five compelling proposals for potential new performing arts facility

This week, City Council is set to review a renovation proposal for Keller Auditorium, while five locations for a potential new performing arts facility, including Lloyd Center, Lloyd Superblock, Portland State University, OMSI and Zidell Yards, have been narrowed from an initial eight.

September 25, 2023 8:00 pm News article

PBOT to unveil $32 million budget cut proposal, including cuts to programs and jobs, at a city council work session tomorrow

Updated September 25, 2023 4:42 pm Press release

Ombudsman recommends Urban Forestry revisit fees and regulations governing certain development permit reviews

After a complaint, the Ombudsman investigated how Urban Forestry reviews some development permits for compliance with street tree planting standards. In December, the Ombudsman sent a memo to Parks Director Adena Long identifying concerns with the review fee and the clarity of City Code provisions.

February 7, 2024 12:01 am Report

City of Portland Receives Small Business Administration Grant to Study Opportunities for “Legacy Business” Preservation

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, in partnership with other City bureaus and community partners, will research policies and programs to protect historically significant businesses and institutions.

September 22, 2023 5:54 pm News article

Keen Employee Store Discount

City of Portland Employees are invited to attend the Keen Employee Store September 28th, 2023 through October 10th, 2023.

September 22, 2023 2:41 pm Blog post