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We want your feedback! Comment on the first annual update to the Climate Investment Plan
The time has come for our first annual Climate Investment Plan (CIP) review, and we’re looking for your feedback! The CIP is PCEF’s five-year plan that guides the program’s investments. We invite you to review the proposed updates and share your thoughts through our online survey or via email. Your input will help guide how…
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Community Small Grant application window is open!
The Community Small Grants program is open to any group or project working to benefit a neighborhood or community within the D4C Coalition boundary. All community-focused groups in or serving the D4 area are encouraged to apply. Submissions that support underrepresented Portlanders will get priority. Grants are typically made to registered charity or non-profit organizations…
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Recruiting: City’s Noise Review Board – Community member-at-large…
Noise Review Board Community, We’re reaching out to share that recruitment is now open for a volunteer seat that will soon be vacant on the City’s Noise Review Board – Community member-at-large.. Application link: Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position – Noise Review Board | City of Portland Job OpportunitiesApplications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on…
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Farewell, Darlene!
The staff here at District Four Coalition wants to express our gratitude to our Executive Director, Darlene Urban Garrett, with today being her final day in that role. Throughout her tenure at D4C, Darlene has inspired us all with her generosity, tireless work ethic, inspirational leadership, professionalism, and commitment to the organization’s purpose and mission.…
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Registration open for Rose City Self-Defense’s October classes
Registration is currently open for several Rose City Self-Defense classes happening in October. Youth Personal Safety & Self-Defense 2 Part Series Introductory Class Introductory LGBTQ+ Class
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Public notice: Share your input on Metro’s 10-year travel options plan
Metro wants to know how to make it easier to use active and shared transportation in the region. Take the survey to share your ideas and enter a drawing for a $100 gift card. Metro is seeking public input to help shape the Regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategy – a new 10-year plan to…
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CALL TO ACTION: CEI HUB PUBLIC COMMENT BY OCT. 17, 5PM
The City’s CEI Hub Policy Project aims to update land use and zoning policies for fuel storage facilities, focusing on regulating new development and supporting safety upgrades at existing sites. While the Discussion Draft offers four policy alternatives—with varying degrees of restrictions—each continues to allow significant risks to remain in place. The draft alternatives range…
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Public notice: Share your input on Metro’s 10-year travel options plan
Metro wants to know how to make it easier to use active and shared transportation in the region. Take the survey to share your ideas and enter a drawing for a $100 gift card. Metro is seeking public input to help shape the Regional Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategy – a new 10-year plan to…
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CEI Hub Policy Open Houses and information.
Hello Neighbors! We are sharing the link to the talking points document (What is the CEI Hub & Policy Project, Talking Points, How to submit a comment, Sample Email/Testimony, Sample Action Text, Graphics) and a shorter 3-page version (What is the CEI Hub & Policy Project, Talking Points, Sample UPCOMING MEETINGS + EVENTS First Open House…
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Weigh in on planned bus and MAX service cuts
As you may have heard, TriMet is facing a serious budget shortfall. After years of rising costs and less money coming in from fares, our expenses are now greater than our revenues. So far, we’ve been able to cover this budget gap with our reserves. But that money will run out. To ensure we can…
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Announcing the 2027-2028 Multnomah County Charter Review!
Dear Neighborhood Groups, My name is Amara Pérez and I am the director of Multnomah County’s Office of Community Involvement (OCI). I am excited to announce the upcoming County Charter Review Process – an important opportunity that happens every six years. As a community partner, you are uniquely positioned to help us spread the word.
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Budget Listening Sessions
Make your voice heard Give us your feedbackEncuentre información sobre el evento en español. Join your neighbors at a budget listening session A series of four in‑district community listening sessions will help shape the City of Portland’s future budget. These in‑person events give community members a chance to learn about the budget and share what
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Join a City Budget Open House
Join your neighbors and fellow community members for a drop-in budget planning open house and be part of the conversation about Portland’s future. I’ll be there alongside our district councilors and City Administrator Raymond Lee to listen, connect, and hear what matters most to you.These open houses are being held across all four districts and are a
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Uniquely Portland Event Grant
The Prosper Portland Office of Events and Film is excited to offer a new grant opportunity designed to celebrate what makes our city one-of-a-kind! This grant supports events that showcase Portland’s vibrant communities while bringing people together in the heart of our central city and neighborhood business districts. Awards will range from $500 to
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BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates – March 2026
A monthly newsletter of BPS’s active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. Please see the monthly update for more details, including links to project websites with contact information.Want to know more? Subscribe to BPS E-news or other project and program updates. Read the March 2026 newsletter March 2026 highlights Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP) unanimously
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City Club of Portland hosts District 4 Councilors on February 17th
The City Club of Portland is so excited to be hosting this event and we hope you’ll join us — and help spread the word through your social media, newsletters, and community networks. We’re thrilled host District 4 with City Councilors Olivia Clark, Mitch Green, and Eric Zimmerman on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00–7:30 pm
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City Launches FY 26-27 Budget Learning Session
FY 2026-27 Budget Development On December 16, 2025, the City Economist released the General Fund Forecast for FY 2026-27, an important early step in the City’s annual budget development process. This provides an initial estimate of expected General Fund revenues and expenditures for the budget year that begins July 1. Read more. News Article Planning for
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Grants Update!
Nature in Neighborhoods grants available Capital Grants Across greater Portland, Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants help fund projects to improve water and air quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and access to nature by all residents. The Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grants metro-wide program will provide up to $7 million for capital projects throughout the
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Making memories with ZooLights!
With a ticket for admission to ZooLights, you get a free ride to and from the Oregon Zoo! Your ZooLights ticket is valid proof of fare on TriMet, as well as the Portland Streetcar, for up to two hours before and after ZooLights on your day of entry. TriMet is proud to partner with the
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Important Update: Possible Delay in November SNAP Benefits
On October 20, Governor Kotek announced that if the federal government shutdown continues, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) may be forced to delay issuing November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. We know this is difficult news, and many Oregonians are understandably worried about how a shutdown could affect food assistance. This office and