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PPF Program & Partnership Opportunities
PPF’s mission as a city-wide parks nonprofit is to mobilize support for Portland’s parks, natural areas and public spaces. Simply put – we help people help parks. One of the ways we do this is by expanding organizational capacity and fostering collaborations and community leadership through our awards, grants programs, and gatherings like our spring summits.…
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SE César E Chávez Boulevard Safety Project(Lafayette Court to Schiller Street)
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking community feedback on traffic safety improvements for SE César E Chávez Boulevard between Lafayette Court and Schiller Street.This area has had a painful history of traffic crashes. PBOT is focused on safety and preventing more crashes. Recommendations include:• Upgrade traffic signals to add left-turn signals for people…
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Portland City Elections launches funding opportunity to engage and educate voters ahead of 2026 election
February 12, 2025 Portland City Elections is gearing up for the November 2026 election with a funding opportunity for Community Education Contractors. This election cycle, Portlanders will be voting for City Councilors in Districts 3 and 4 and City Auditor using ranked choice voting. City Elections is launching a funding opportunity through Community Education Contracts…
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City Club of Portland hosts District 4 Councilors on February 17th
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 at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center. Here is the Registration Link City Club of Portland’s Program Committee is excited to bring back “Portland, Meet Your City Councilors!” — a four-part panel interview…
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Forest Park Neighborhood Association (FPNA) 2026 Annual Election
An election of members of the Board of Directors will be held online from Tuesday, February 10 until 8PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2025 to fill three positions with expiring terms. The three candidates receiving the most votes for the expiring terms will be elected to 3-year terms. Voters may write-in a candidate. If necessary,…
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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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Portland State University Community Transportation Academy – Applications Open
Portland State University (PSU) would like to share information about its upcoming Community Transportation Academy (CTA), a free educational opportunity open to community members. The CTA introduces the fundamentals of transportation planning and provides practical guidance on how community members can engage meaningfully in transportation decision-making. The Community Transportation Academy continues the legacy of the…
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Local Transportation Funding – Join the conversation
Portland City Council is considering new ways to fund the maintenance and operation of Portland’s streets, sidewalks, bridges, signs, lights, and other infrastructure. Join the conversation about local transportation funding and weigh in on a variety of options and opportunities. Background Portland is experiencing a transportation funding crisis. PBOT is in its eighth year of…
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Introducing the Vibrant Districts Grant – Applications Open Monday, January 26
Prosper Portland is excited to announce the launch of its new Vibrant Districts Grant. The program provides funding to community-based nonprofit business district organizations. Grants can be used to implement projects or events that increase district vibrancy, enhance visibility and promotion of the district, or support staffing and operational improvements. Applicants are eligible…
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Portland’s Folk Festival – Fri, Jan 30 & Sat, Jan 31
Portland’s Folk Festival – Fri, Jan 30 & Sat, Jan 31 Portland’s Folk Festival returns to the Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside) on Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31. This all ages celebration of folk and Americana music features 30 local and national artists. Tickets start at $48.75, with all proceeds going to Sunstone Way. …
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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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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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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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Coming Soon: Welcoming Week 2025
Coming Soon: Welcoming Week 2025 Portland is a Sanctuary City, and the Mayor recently addressed the City’s position during the ‘No Kings’ Protest on June 15. And, on July 31, Mayor Wilson shared this letter to community partners announcing an executive order to align Portland’s city policies with federal anti-discrimination laws to protect $349 million
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The City’s New Fiscal Year and Civic Life
The City just completed its first budget process in our new mayor-council government. After a multi-month process, council put its final stamp of approval to implement a $8.6 billion budget for the fiscal year that began on July 1. Here is a look back of what that multi-month budget process looked like: It began with
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SWEC Community Ambassador Program Applications Now Open!
This is a critical moment. As public investments continue to reshape the Southwest Corridor, we must ensure that community voices—especially those most often excluded—are at the center of decision-making. The SWEC Community Ambassador Program is one way we make that happen. About the Community Ambassador Program: SWEC is looking for Community Ambassadors—people ready to build
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The City Auditor’s Office is proposing updates to some administrative rules for Archives & Records Management. View proposed changes! The changes are open for public comment. Comments must be received by 12 p.m. on June 2. Submit a Comment
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Portland Permitting & Development News
The Plans Examiner • News from Portland Permitting & DevelopmentNovember 2024 Customers share candid assessments of permitting system The third customer survey in four years highlights areas of satisfaction and needs for continued improvement. Read more Development Services Center holiday hours The Development Services Center at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue will be closed or
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Preparedness Month
The City of Portland prepares for hazards all year long. As climate change increases the intensity and frequency of extreme weather, flooding, and wildfires – and the effects of the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake – having a plan is critical. But preparedness is also about being ready for routine events that could interrupt our typical