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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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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
