Government

Become a development terminology expert faster than you can say “special use permit for a mixed-use zone.”
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
It’s been three years since Portland adopted PedPDX, a plan to improve walking conditions by improving and prioritizing sidewalks, crossings, and other walking-related investments.
We break down this multi-billion dollar proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Including funds to address homelessness, public safety, economic recovery, and livability.
The online tool connects Portland residents with free or low-cost options for everything from home improvement, clothing, art, and more.
Help the city revamp its 50-year-old model of civic engagement by participating in listening sessions and a summit, Thursday, April 27-Saturday, April 29.
Many people have expressed worries over the duration of time that parks will be darker while they await replacement light fixtures.
The existing 5-acre park will grow to 25 acres and feature several new amenities.
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
The utility manager partnered with Asterra to use ground-penetrating radar to find breaks in the water main more quickly than with traditional methods.
The locations are “unmarked, unsafe, and inaccessible.”
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
During his 14 years as parks director, Jordan helped implement dozens of free activities like Movies in the Park and oversaw the creation of 44 new recreational facilities.
The massive redevelopment in the Central Eastside will emphasize Indigenous connection to the land and promote economic growth.
The vital infrastructure project has drastically reduced the amount and frequency of sewer overflow events in the Willamette River and Columbia Slough.
New details and design renderings paint the picture of Multnomah County Library’s highly anticipated “vibrant, diverse location.”
Officials found the 93-year-old North Portland facility presented serious safety hazards.
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Portland, Oregon, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
The city is the first in the nation to do so.
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in Portland and its surrounding counties with this guide to local business.
Portland will ban homeless camping in the city by 2024, with enforcement starting May 2023.
When complete, the center is expected to serve approximately 22,000 households.
Community members can choose from 21 different kinds of yard trees at this year’s Yard Tree Giveaway events
The iconic sculpture is the second-largest copper repoussé statue in the United States after the Statue of Liberty
Do you know where they stand?
The area that would become Naito Parkway and Tom McCall Waterfront Park looked much different nearly eight decades ago
The tableau depicting various modes of transit, native flowers, pollinators + subtle nods to local icons greets pedestrians and cyclists crossing the Blumenauer Bridge
See the German influence on the city, from green parks to group workouts
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