Neighbors West-Northwest
Swap clothes, enjoy live music and connect with the organizations at the front line of the housing crisis. Whether you have time, a special skill or simply passion, find out how you can make a difference in a fun, casual environment in Northwest Portland.
Portland Housing Bureau’s RSO Traveling Helpdesk To Visit Neighborhood Libraries This Summer Are you a landlord, wondering how the new landlord/tenant laws apply to you or if you’re eligible for exemption from providing Relocation Assistance? Are you a recently or soon-to-be displaced renter, wondering if you are eligible for Relocation Assistance? Even if neither of […]
Presenting to City Council can be daunting. It may appear like a lot of work for unforeseeable results. But short of running for Council yourself, it can be the best way to shape the decision making that affects you. We’ve compiled some tested advice, whether you’re making your Council debut or hunting for ways to […]
As people flock to Portland, a crucial question arises: Where are all these people going to live? High-rise construction, despite its prevalence in the city, isn’t meeting the demand for housing, and rents continue to rise above national averages. City planners estimate that Portland will grow by more than 100,000 households by 2035. As a […]
City Council unanimously approved 12 new Police Bureau positions in December, implementing a community policing model Mayor Ted Wheeler campaigned on. The positions are the city’s latest effort to address rising crime rates and increased demand for police services. The recruits, called Public Safety Support Specialists (PS3s), “will generally serve as ambassadors of goodwill for […]
Northwest in Motion online open house seeks feedback about active transportation needs in inner Northwest Portland Submit your comments by Friday, August 10th! Our Northwest in Motion online open house is underway and we want to hear from you! How can we expand opportunities for people to comfortably walk, bike, and take public transit in and around […]