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Air Quality Community Meeting

Did you know this neighborhood has a toxic air hotspot? Find out what your breathing. Ask questions and voice your concerns with officials from DEQ, OHA, and Multnomah County Health Department. SOUTH PORTLAND AIR QUALITY

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City Environment Livability News Public Involvement Sustainability

Portland Harbor – EPA Community Information Sessions

Get Ready: The Lower Willamette River is a valuable natural resource. However, Portland Harbor, a section of the River between the Broadway Bridge and Sauvie Island, has contaminants which are harmful to people, fish and wildlife. EPA is taking action to make it a cleaner, healthier place to live, work and play.  A Proposed Plan […]

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City Environment Land Use Livability News Planning & Sustainability Public Involvement

Take a Stand for Deconstruction!

Wednesday, February 17th City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave. Sign-up to testify by 1:30 Hearing Starts at 2:30 In 2015, 337 homes in Portland came down. Of those, only about 30 were deconstructed. The cost to our community, and to our planet, in terms of waste to the landfill, increased atmospheric carbon, not to mention the […]

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Grants Livability News Parks & Rec

Parks Replacement Bond

Now seeking feedback for North Park Blocks! Portland Parks & Recreation announces three Open Houses for Parks Replacement Bond projects currently under design.  All are welcome to come learn more about these projects that will improve parks near you! Couch Park Playground, Plaza, &  Loo: Thursday, February 25, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Legacy Good […]

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Centennial Mills Town Hall

Standing Room Only Reported by Stanley Penkin The history of the Centennial Mills property is a long and sad one. As one of the most historic and iconic properties in the Pearl District, and the entire city, there was much optimism about this prime riverfront site being developed into a unique and significant project benefitting […]

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Environment Livability News

Community Forums: Willamette River Superfund 

January 26th, 7:00 pm, St. Johns Community Center February 23rd, 7:00 pm, Linnton Community Center Stand up for a Healthy River & Healthy Community with the Portland Harbor Community Advisory group  Forums are Free – All are welcome. Babysitting and snacks provided. Cleanup decisions are coming this spring! Hear EPA’s range of options, get your […]