What Changes are Happening? In 2024, Civic Life will change the District Coalition Office (DCO) model to move from 7 to 4 service areas which will all be supported by nonprofit-run district offices. Neighborhoods and neighborhood associations (NA) will continue to have representation at the City and receive support from Civic Life’s Neighborhood Outreach & […]
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Stormwater Stars Turns 10!
The Stormwater Stars Program is delivered by Neighbors West-Northwest and the Westside Watershed Resource Center. Through hands-on installation workshops the program demonstrates basic landscaping practices on residential properties, at businesses, or community spaces. Check out this write up about the 10th anniversary of the program. Stormwater Stars Turns 10! – West Multnomah Soil & Water […]
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Downtown Neighborhood Litter Cleanup
Join in our upcoming SOLVE volunteer trash pickup events occurring in Downtown Portland area in the next few weeks. We could use the help of passionate local volunteers like yourself dedicated to making an immediate positive impact in the local community and on the environment. The more people we can get to join, the bigger […]
The move is part of the City’s broader effort to streamline theCharter Transition process and improve service delivery to Portlanders.Today, Mayor Wheeler announced the move of the Office of Community & Civic Life and the Office of Equity and Human Rights to his portfolio as part of the alignment of bureaus into service areas established […]
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Help for storm damage!
Many homes and businesses sustain damage in storms and other natural disasters. Here is information to help you find resources to fix damage to your property. Repairing property damage from weather events | Portland.gov
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 […]