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Category: City

Block 20 Pile Driving Ends: What’s next?

Post author By NWNW
Post date April 10, 2017

by Stan Penkin After four months of impact hammer pile driving at Block 20, neighbors are relieved that this activity is finally over. Thanks to the foundation contractor, DeWitt Construction, the noise impacts were diminished by utilizing a sound barrier shroud around the equipment and erecting an acoustical wall at the nearby elementary school. Decibel […]

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PedPDX

Post author By NWNW
Post date April 3, 2017

Are you passionate about making Portland a great walking city? Apply for our Community Advisory Committee! The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is excited to announce PedPDX, Portland’s Citywide Pedestrian Plan. The plan will prioritize sidewalks, crossing improvements, and other investments to make walking safer and more comfortable across the city. It will identify the […]

Biking City Environment Event Land Use Livability News Planning & Sustainability Public Involvement Transportation

Off-road Cycling Master Pan

Post author By NWNW
Post date April 3, 2017

The Off-road Cycling Plan needs your input to help decide where to recommended future off-road cycling trails and bicycle parks. We want to hear from as many Portlanders as possible! ¿Son los parques para jugar con bicicletas para las familias? ¿Son los caminos naturales para caminar y andar en bicicleta? ¿En cuáles partes de su vecinario deben […]

City Clean-ups Crime Prevention Event Livability News ONI

Prescription Drug Turn-in and Shred Event

Post author By NWNW
Post date March 28, 2017

Prescription Drug Turn In and Shred Event-April 29th Organized by the City’s Crime Prevention Program, Portland Police Bureau and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service Drive up and drop off your unwanted/expired prescription drugs and sensitive documents. Drugs will be safely incinerated and documents will be securely shredded on site. By participating, you reduce the risk […]

City Environment Event Land Use News Parks & Rec Public Involvement

Forest Park Entrance & Nature Center

Post author By NWNW
Post date March 28, 2017

See your design ideas taking shape on the Forest Park Entrance and Nature Center. SATURDAY, APRIL 15 11 am – 1 pm St. Johns Community Center, Auditorium 8427 N. Central St., 97203 Questions? Contact Stefanus Gunawan, 503.823.5493 Information: portlandoregon.gov/parks/forestparkenter RENEW Forest Park Making a comprehensive investment and leaving a legacy- now and for future generations. RESTORE […]

Budget City News Parks & Rec

Parks Bond Funds

Post author By NWNW
Post date February 16, 2017

Tomorrow is your last chance to comment on the proposed project list! What can we fix next with 2014 Parks Replacement Bond funds? The Parks Replacement Bond was passed in November 2014 with overwhelming voter support. Your support authorized up to $68 million in general obligation bonds to make repairs and replace the most critical needs […]