News: Office of Community & Civic Life to Be Overseen by Mayor

Office of Community & Civic Life, Office of Equity and Human Rights join Mayor’s Portfolio Dear neighbors, community partners, and neighborhood associations, On Monday, Mayor Wheeler announced the move of […]
NE MLK Jr. Blvd Corridor Safety Investment Strategy

NE MLK Jr Blvd Corridor Safety Investment Strategy The NE Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard project will enhance pedestrian crossings and reduce gaps between crossings to improve safety, access […]
Tips for Curbside Composting

Since 2011, Portlanders have been able to put food scraps in our green roll cart along with yard waste. All types of food scraps are welcome, including peels, pits, bones, […]
Portland’s African American Historic Sites Honored by National Park Service

On July 1, 2020, the National Park Service (NPS) announced formal recognition of the historic significance of Portland’s African American experience through a pair of new listings on the National […]
Comment on Proposed Tri-Met Bus Route Changes by February 11, 2024!

As you will see below, these proposed bus route changes affect the Woodlawn neighborhood. Read on to learn more. You can give your feedback online about these changes by February […]
Backyard Habitat Certification Program

Back in 2009, Portland Audubon and the Columbia Land Trust teamed up to create a unique program that supports urban gardeners in their efforts to create natural backyard habitats. Since […]
Northeast Portland Tool Library: A Community Resource

Tool libraries are just like traditional libraries, but with tools instead of books. They are great for people who can’t/don’t want to buy/rent tools they are only going to use […]
Explore the Offerings of the Vanport Mosaic

The Vanport Mosaic is, according to their website, “a memory-activism platform. We amplify, honor, and preserve the silenced histories that surround us in order to understand our present, and create […]
SOLVE: Upcoming Portland Volunteer Opportunities

SOLVE is a local environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and leading community-driven events that directly contribute to the well-being of our environment, such as trash pickup initiatives and invasive […]
Staying Informed about the Upcoming City Government Changes

Three major changes are coming to Portland’s governmental structure by 2025. The city will now be broken into four districts with three elected councilors for each district. There will be […]