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Housing Land Use News Planning & Sustainability

Proposed Changes to Planning and Housing Regulatory Systems

A message from Darlene Urban Garrett… Big changes are proposed for Neighborhood Engagement in our planning and housing regulatory systems.  It appears that responsibilities given to neighborhood associations to do design review are being limited and/or removed.  The City is reviewing the following proposal this Wednesday and taking testimony at this time.  I strongly suggest […]

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Housing Livability News

PDNA Board meeting w/ Dan Field

Our featured guest will be Dan Field, Director of the Joint Office of Homeless Services, to talk about the work of that organization. We look forward to an informational and productive session with him. Attached are: July financial statements to follow.  Dan_Field_to_lead_Joint_Office_of_Homeless_Services.pdf  LOA_Donation_Request.pdf NW_Examiner_Donation_Request.pdf  PDNA_Agenda_08_10_23.pdf  PDNA_Minutes_07_13_23_DRAFT_-_SP_EDITS.pdf  Pearl_Party_Flyer_2023.pdf More Info:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88034774332

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Old Town’s Cloud Village

There is a village in the clouds, hovering just above a single block in Old Town.  Local organization Gather:Make:Shelter, with funding from Neighbors West-Northwest, recently adorned a self-governed houseless community’s perimeter fence with serene images of sky and water. The images grant the temporary residents privacy and a visual break from the often harsh urban […]

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Connection in Action

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.

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City Housing News

Tenants & Landlord Services

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 […]

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City Housing Land Use News Planning & Sustainability

Why You Should Care About Zoning

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 […]