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Grants News

2024 Community Placemaking grants

Metro, the Portland area regional government, is accepting applications for the next round of Community Placemaking grants until October 6 at noon. These grants support community-led, equity-centered, arts and culture based efforts that strengthen people’s connections to each other and places they care about. Up to $200,000 will be awarded in grants ranging from $5,000 […]

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Clean-ups News

We Believe in Portland

We are two days away!  We can’t wait to see you there. Please keep in mind the hot forecast for Friday (~90 degrees) and plan accordingly. This means comfortable clothes, water bottles, & sunscreen!  You and your group should have a way to quickly find each other once you arrive at The Square as things will move swiftly once each […]

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City Elections News

The latest updates on the City of Portland’s transition to a new form of government.

September 2023 Update         Independent District Commission establishes four geographic voting districts for November 2024 election   In response to public comments, the commission revised the previously named “Alder map” to create the final map for the four districts. As required by the charter the districts were assigned numbers.  Voters can visit […]

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Clean-ups Graffiti Livability News Public Involvement

Resource List for reporting and tracking issues as well as information and assistance to help resolve issues.  

Camping, Trash and Abandoned Vehicles   Within the public right of way: PDX Reporter   On private property: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/42240   Dumped Garbage   RID Patrol: Report dumped garbage | Metro (oregonmetro.gov)   Repair Grant for Small Businesses   Local Small Business Repair Grant – Prosper Portland   Report Graffiti   The online report takes less than 5 minutes to complete.  You must upload a picture.   www.portland.gov/311/graffiti-report or call 311 to report   Free […]

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News

Save the date! Behavioral Health Forum with Mayor Ted Wheeler

When: Sep 18, 2023 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: Portland’s Behavioral Health Crisis: Seeking Solutions _________________________________________________________ The city we love is crying for help. We have neighbors living unsheltered on our streets, many suffering untreated from mental illness and others seeking escape from their desperate situation through life threatening drugs. Despite hundreds […]

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Environment Livability News Parks & Rec

Free Yard Tree Registration Celebration

Saturday September 16, 2023, from 10:00am–12:00pm June Key Delta Community Center (5940 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217) The Yard Tree Giveaway is back and the folks at Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry are getting ready to give away over 2,000 free trees to Portlanders! Come celebrate our kickoff into the planting season. Learn about […]