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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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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…
