A key takeaway heard at recent community meetings was "get to know your neighbors
" whether the topic of discussion was community safety, inclusion, or other. In this time of rapid change and urban growth, connecting to your immediate neighbors may be less frequent. Find out why, what are the benefits and how. Read more.
First Vision Zero Report on Street Safety
The Vision Zero Annual Report notes that 2017 was both Portland's most deadly year for traffic crashes since 2003 and a year of critically important legislative and funding gains in support of traffic safety. Reports charts progress on 32 action items. Read more.
Build Community with Portland in the Streets
Help activate public spaces through Community Events, Block Parties, Sidewalk Cafés, Vending Carts, Publication Boxes, and Cross Street Banners, and Park(ing) Day in April. Collaborate with PBOT on place-making that is unique to your neighborhood. Read more.
Calling all "youth" ages 18 to 25!
Do you care about social, economic and environmental issues? Want to shape long-range development in Portland? And
ensure sustainability and equity are integrated into policy, planning and development decisions? Consider serving Planning and Sustainability Commission. Read more.
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