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West Portland Town Center Stormwater Systems Plan
Contact: Joe Tursi, Community OutreachJoe. Tursi@portlandoregon.gov, 503-823-6313Webpage: Portland.gov/bes/WPTCSSP Environmental Services is in the planning stages for a new stormwater systems plan for West Portland Town Center (WPTC). The plan will investigate current conditions of stormwater systems, including streams in the area, to explore options for necessary improvements in the WPTC planning area. Plan Area The…
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Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) will be holding a walking meeting for the Pedestrian Advisory Committee on Tuesday, August 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. The group will convene at the SW corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW Yamhill & Broadway). Members of the public are welcome to attend. Walking meeting agenda A PDF version of…
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Now accepting applications for 2026 Metro Central Community Enhancement Grants
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 directly adjacent to the St. John’s Bridge. The grants are awarded annually through the Metro Central Enhancement Program and fund projects that address…
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The Advisory Bodies Enhancement Project
The City of Portland is updating its approach to advisory bodies, committees, and commissions to have more alignment with its new form of government. On July 22 the first status update of the Advisory Bodies Enhancement Project was published. The update includes the following draft project deliverables: You are invited to share feedback on the…
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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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Portland’s 2045 Transportation System Plan
Portland’s 2045 Transportation System Plan The Transportation System Plan (TSP) is the 20-year plan to guide transportation projects, programs, policies, and investments in Portland. 2045 TSP CAC members, staff, and guests both in-person and online smile around their Wish Wall. Community Advisory Committee (CAC) recap At their second meeting, 2045 TSP CAC members participated in…
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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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Recruitment for Multnomah County’s Community Budget Advisory Committees (CBAC)
Multnomah County Office Office of Community Involvement are recruiting for Multnomah County’s FY 26-27 Community Budget Advisory Committees (CBAC). CBACs are one way to get involved in the county budget process. Please help us get the word out to the residents in your neighborhood. We have a new application for all 10 CBACs and CBAC…
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Education, Recovery and Resilience – Educacion, Recuperacion & Resilencia
The English reading is available at the end of the Spanish section Click Here to Jump to English Version TIEMPO DE BIENESTAR CON LATINX RECOVERY ¡Descubre lo nuevo! ¡No te lo pierdas!. EDUCACION, RECUPERACION, RESILENCIA CAPACITACIONES, CERTIFICACIONES, SEMINARIOS BIBLIOTECA LATINX RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT FORENSIC VERSION LatinX Recovery Center. Mas allá de lo básico! La…
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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