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"Flow" is a cedar and glass sculpture by Greg A. Robinson, a member of the Chinook Nation located in Bay Center, WashingtonThe sculpture installation is part of Portland Parks & Recreation's Washington Park South Entry project. The piece was inspired by the circular nature of the site, cycles of nature, and natural/native resources, as well as the physical elements of the surrounding area. You can read more about it at the Public Art Archive.
This work was made possible by the City of Portland’s Percent for Art program, which specifies that 2% of capital construction projects be dedicated to public art. The Office of Arts & Culture contracts with Regional Arts & Culture Council to provide these and other public art services.
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In this issue
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Driven to serve
Snowplow operators like Eligeah Hodges work day and night to keep Portland’s snow and ice routes clear.
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Photo caption: Last week, Eligeah Hodges worked 12-hour shifts plowing the snow from roads.
Snow and ice. It may be fun to play in, but it’s no fun to travel in. Winter storms can create perilous conditions for pedestrians or people driving or biking. A couple inches of snow or the merest glaze of freezing rain can turn an intersection into a demolition derby.
That’s where Eligeah Hodges comes in. He drives one of the 56 snowplows that Portland Bureau of Transportation operates around the clock to respond to winter weather. (Check out the snowplow names reveal.)
We caught up with Eligeah last week as the first fleeting flakes came tumbling from the sky.
What does your day look like when you’re driving a snowplow? We leave the PBOT Maintenance Yard at 6 a.m. for a 12-hour shift. Then we get back, fuel up the truck, and make sure it’s ready for the next crew to take over for the nighttime shift. The snowplows are out there 24/7 in a snow and ice situation.
What are some of the problems you encounter? The most common situation is other vehicles attempting to speed by us, get around us instead of just sitting safely behind us and letting us lead the way.
What’s the best part of your job? Myself, I really enjoy the snow and ice. Without us, a lot of people would not be able to get to where they need to go. Including our police officers or fire trucks or paramedics. So to see how the streets are before we get here, and then when we leave, I really enjoy that.
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Council holds regular meetings at 9:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday and 6:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. If there is sufficient business, additional meetings are held the following Wednesday or Thursday at 2:00 p.m.
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Calling community-based organizations! Apply for grants to equip underrepresented small business owners with digital tools and skills to compete in today’s economy. The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability offers support for applying for a Small Business Digital Navigator Grant. Learn more about the drop in office hours.
Apply via the City of Portland Grants Portal by 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2025.
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Join Portland Permitting & Development for a free webinar by the ADA National Network on Thursday, March 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn more about the requirements we need to consider for accessible egress, emergency evacuation planning, alarms, exit routes and essential signage.
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ProjectDox, our system for reviewing development permits, will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, until 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24 to prepare for an upgrade. For questions, contact PPD.ePlans@portlandoregon.gov.
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Winter weather tips and resources
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Meetings and Ongoing Opportunities
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Image courtesy of Proud Ground
On a leafy street in Northeast Portland, a row of slender townhomes has emerged from a long-empty corner lot across from the University of Oregon-Portland campus. On the surface, these are modern, light-filled two- and three-bedroom residences tucked into a well-established family neighborhood. But beneath the surface, they are so much more. Read more below about how sustainable housing can also be affordable.
Read an update from Mayor Keith Wilson on the progress the City has made on the urgent priority of ending unsheltered homelessness. Sign up to get updates from Mayor Wilson.
Proud Ground and Portland Clean Energy Fund build sustainable, resilient townhomes for low and moderate-income families in NE Portland.
Portland Housing Bureau partnered with Home Forward to convert the 47-unit Cesar Apartments into supportive housing for people exiting chronic homelessness.
Retail theft is often more than just shoplifting items for personal use. Many suspects are involved in organized theft rings, which steal items that can be sold for cash or returned for a "refund." So local law enforcement teamed up on a mission focusing on prolific retail thieves.
The Sunderland RV Safe Park site will stay open through the end of June 2025. The site provides a safe place to park RVs for people experiencing homelessness. It offers sanitation, waste disposal, and support to help people transition to stable housing.
Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture and local partners held the Portland Monuments Symposium in October 2024. Conversations reflected deep engagement with and nuanced perspectives on the role of art, history, and memory in our shared spaces.
As the Building Official, Didion is responsible for upholding state and national building codes through the City’s building permitting, plan review and inspection programs.
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Do you work and commute into downtown Portland? Join Portland Bureau of Transportation for a mid-day Commute Pop-up on February 25, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., where you'll learn about different options for getting to work, such as biking, carpooling, or taking transit.
As a Get There partner, we'll be promoting Metro's Get There platform, which offers commute tools and the option to earn rewards and prizes.
Finally, we will offer coffee and cookies to employees who work downtown!
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Request an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for any City of Portland program, service, event, or activity. To ensure the best response, please make your request at least five business days before the program or event, if possible. |
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Your Portland moment
Photo from Portland City Archives, AP/98727
The work and dedication it takes to keep Portland's streets passable after a snow storm were evident even in this 1954 photo. Thanks to the Portland City Archives, photos like this are preserved for future generations.
The Archives & Records Management Division of the Portland City Auditor’s Office is the official home of the City’s historic records. Its mission is to ensure transparent and accountable government by preserving and making these records available to the public.
The City Archives is open to everyone who wants to do research on historical information about City government from Portland’s founding in 1851 to the present. Topics covered in the City’s historical collections include urban planning, parks, land use, public works, economic development, public safety and a wide range of social issues.
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Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या
口笔译服务 | Устный и письменный перевод | Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad
Письмовий і усний переклад | Traducere și interpretariat | Chiaku me
Awewen Kapas
Translation and Interpretation: 3-1-1
The City of Portland ensures meaningful access and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, call 311 for Relay Service or TTY: 711.
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