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The Public Environment Management Office (PEMO), a Portland Solutions team, partners with Central City Concern to provide basic sidewalk cleaning services that help keep commercial corridors welcoming for customers, employees, and visitors.
Clean, well-maintained sidewalks make a real difference for local storefronts and the overall experience of being in our neighborhoods.
This partnership supports small businesses while investing in practical, community-centered solutions for Portland.
See the work in action in this Central City Concern video.
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Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on 52 new affordable townhomes in Hillsdale, available to households earning up to 60% or 80% AMI. The homes range from 2-5 bedrooms, and 5 will be fully ADA accessible.
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) is excited to announce that applications are open for its E-Bike Rebate Program, Portland Rides. This new initiative will provide an instant discount rebate to eligible residents to purchase standard, cargo, and adaptive e-bikes for personal use. The citywide program will expand access to clean, affordable, and reliable transportation through a $20 million investment over five years, prioritizing low-income Portlanders and frontline communities.
On March 11, 2026, Portland City Council voted unanimously to approve the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project. This project amends environmental overlay zone (ezone) regulations to facilitate the replacement of public infrastructure and the management of vegetation in natural areas.
In the evening hours of April 4, Portland Police Officers addressed multiple street takeover events in North Portland, including in the area of the 9900 Block of North Whitaker Road as well as Northeast 33rd Avenue and Northeast Broadway Street. During the incident, Air Support witnessed a vehicle performing dangerous stunts and striking a pedestrian.
City Auditor's report
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Every fall, the Portland Bureau of Transportation composts over 5,000 tons of leaves collected through the city's Leaf Day program. The leaves are taken to PBOT's Sunderland Yard Recycling Facility, where they can "cook" and become compost. This year, we have so much, we're giving it away for free! April 18 and 19
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Open to youth ages 11 through 14. Youth may attend alone or be accompanied by an adult (women-identifying, non-binary person comfortable in a space that centers on the experiences of girls or LGBTQIA2S+). Registration opens April 7 at 6 p.m.
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Are you interested in what your garbage rates pay for? Every year, the City of Portland sets residential garbage, recycling, and compost collection rates based on a thorough evaluation of the cost of providing these services. Learn more on our website or attend an information session on April 13. Find more information and register for the session.
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Do you commute to work downtown? Want a chance to try out bike commuting with other Portlanders? Join the City Bike Bus Earth Day ride on Wednesday, April 22. A bike bus is a group of students—but in this case, adults—biking to school—but in this case, work—together.
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Portland has launched a new public graffiti dashboard to track reports and cleanup efforts citywide. The tool increases transparency, helps prioritize response, and allows residents and businesses to report graffiti and explore trends in their neighborhoods.
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Grants and funding
The Portland Office of Violence Prevention is now accepting applications for the 2026 Safer Portland Grant to help prevent violence, especially gun violence, in both the near and long term.
Who's Eligible: Organizations located in the states of Oregon and Washington, providing services within the City of Portland and Multnomah County. Eligible applicants include grassroots contractors and community-based organizations.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
The Percent for Green grant program uses stormwater off-site management fees to fund green infrastructure projects that support and protect the public's sewer and stormwater systems and provide broad benefits for watershed health and the community. Up to $350,000 is available for community groups, including schools.
Who's Eligible: Only community groups and schools whose pre-applications have been approved.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
New job openings at the City of Portland
Featured job
The Multimedia Specialist serves as a lead visual communicator, with an emphasis on graphic design and digital content creation, supporting both internal operations and external communications. This position plays a central role in shaping the bureau’s visual identity – producing clear, compelling, and accessible graphics for use across print materials, digital platforms, campaigns, and social media. From designing public-facing informational materials to developing branded assets that reinforce bureau messaging, this role ensures visual consistency, professionalism, and alignment with bureau values.
In addition to graphic design, the Multimedia Specialist contributes as a photographer, videographer, content producer, and social media collaborator. This position reports to the Police Communications Manager, while serving as part of the broader City Communications Office and supporting citywide public safety communications.
New job openings
- Accountant II
- Golf Superintendent (Maintenance Supervisor I (Exempt))
- Recreation Coordinator II – Generalist (Sports Office)
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Give us your feedback
Budget planning for fiscal year 2026–27 has begun, and the City of Portland, Mayor Wilson, City Administrator Lee and district councilors are offering events to engage in the city’s budget and learn about community priorities. There are two more open houses:
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Help us write Portland Street Response's next chapter as we hire our permanent program manager. The virtual forum takes place April 9, 2026 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Please join us for a community conversation on the Portland Police Union Contract Saturday, April 11 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Matt Dishman Community Center. This event is co-hosted by the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP) who serve independently from the Portland Police Bureau.
We encourage you to attend any session that works for your schedule and to share this opportunity with others. We want to hear from as many voices in the community as possible and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible space for all. Listening sessions are on April 13, and April 15.
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Serve on a board or committee
The Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) is recruiting three community members to serve as volunteers on the User Board from West Portland, East Portland, and East Multnomah County. The User Board brings together partners and community voices to advise on 9-1-1 operations, policy, and improvements. This is a great opportunity for community members to help shape public safety and emergency communications. We’re especially interested in hearing from people with lived experience or interest in the areas of mental health, social services, equity, and community advocacy.
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Portland City Council
The Keep Portland Housed ordinance allocates close to $56 million in unbudgeted Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) funds that were disclosed in recent months.
Not sure what district you’re in?
Check our district map to find your district and your City Councilors.
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Join us Sunday, April 12th, 1–4 p.m. on SW Main Street at Chapman and Lownsdale Squares for an afternoon of festivities, entertainment, and family-friendly activities! The iconic Thompson Elk statue will return to its historic location on SW Main Street for the first time since 2020. Join the City of Portland and our partners to celebrate Portland’s investment in public art downtown!
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Featured events
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How we move shapes our planet. Explore cleaner, more proactive ways to move through and live in Portland — from biking and TriMet to clean energy and the food we eat — at the City of Portland's Earth Day 2026. April 11
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Free events
April 18 – 19, Saturday and Sunday
Volunteer events
For Portland Parks & Recreation planting and park clean up volunteer events, check the volunteer event filter.
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
Portland City Archives, AP/10671
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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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