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Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project – Discussion Draft released
The City of Portland releases preliminary alternatives for regulating development at bulk fuel terminals in northwest Portland Summary The Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub in northwest Portland stores 90% of Oregon’s liquid fuel. The City of Portland invites public comments on preliminary alternatives for regulating the development and supporting safety upgrades at these facilities. Comments…
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How Transportation Demand Management helps Portlanders out of traffic jams today and into the future
News media contact: Hannah Schafer Portland Bureau of Transportation Cell: 971-235-8472 PBOTPIO@portlandoregon.gov Working with Portland employers, PBOT offers incentives and programming that helps reduce drive alone commutes to workplaces. Photo by PBOT. (Sept. 15, 2025) As Portland grows and changes, so does our transportation system. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is constantly working to upgrade…
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Community Small Grant Applications Open on October 1st!
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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Downtown Portland is yours to explore car-free this Sunday!
Discover Downtown Portland in a whole new way with Sunday Parkways! Portland Sunday Parkways, Presented by Kaiser Permanente, returns to Downtown Portland on Sept. 14 with a brand-new route for walking, biking, rolling, and playing in a vibrant car-free environment between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Made possible with funding from the Portland Clean Energy…
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Reminder: Metro Central applications due September 29th
Now accepting applications for 2026 Metro Central Community Enhancement Grants Reminder: Metro Central Community Enhancement Grant applications are due September 29th at noon. Metro has more than $280,000 available in grant funding to benefit the neighborhoods of Forest Park, Cathedral Park and Linnton; the Northwest District Association; the Northwest Industrial Area; and an area…
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Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways – September 14, 2025
Portland Sunday Parkways Presented by Kaiser Permanente, announces an exciting new route! The Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways event will take place on September 14, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Parkways will create a block party experience that highlights many of the unique amenities of Portland’s city center — its public spaces, cultural destinations, and vibrant local businesses.…
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Advisory Bodies Enhancement Project
Learn more about the City of Portland’s efforts to enhance Advisory Bodies, Boards, Committees and Commissions and align the program with the city’s new form of government including its new checks and balances and district-based representation. Project Background & Goals In November 2022, Portland voters approved significant charter reforms changing the City’s form of government…
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End of Summer Party @ Burlingame Park – Sept 14th
Let’s Build Community Together!🎉 End-of-Summer Neighborhood Celebration! 🎉Let’s wrap up summer together with food, fun, and community connection! Hosted by the South Burlingame & Collins View Neighborhood Associations, this event is for all ages—come meet your neighbors and enjoy a lively afternoon together.✨ What’s happening:🌭 Pronto Pup Food Truck – classic “food on a stick”…
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Northwest Neighborhoods Parks & Recreation Fund
Grants for the capital development and renovation of parks and recreation facilities in Northwest Portland. APPLICATION WINDOW: SEPTEMBER 15 – NOVEMBER 3, 2025 OCF’s Northwest Neighborhoods Parks & Recreation Fund awards grants in the northwest section of Portland, with preference given to projects within the boundaries of the Northwest District Association, Northwest Industrial Business Association…
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City administrator outlines rationale for traffic flow changes in Northwest Portland
Michael Jordan highlights issues involved in reconfiguring traffic flow on two blocks to promote public safety at Couch Park and preserve transportation safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Published August 12, 2025 12:00 pm City Administrator Michael Jordan issued a memo Monday, Aug. 11, recommending a change in traffic flow to two blocks in Northwest Portland to address persistent public…
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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