Portland, Ore. -- The City of Portland today announced the launch of CivicApps for
 Greater Portland, an open source design contest to showcase regional open data and promote collaboration between citizens and government to create applications, or “apps”, that address civic issues and benefit the greater Portland community. The CivicApps event includes two separate phases: Idea Gathering and more...

A new program being launched this week by the City of Portland Bureau of Technology Services—with support from several regional affiliates—aims to strengthen transparency in local government, reduce City government spending by becoming more efficient and create technology jobs in the region. The Open Data Initiative (ODI) is a regional effort to promote increased transparency and openness in government by making more...

Citizens from all parts of Portland were afforded the opportunity to learn about, and weigh in on, the 2010-2011 budget process during three separate community budget forums held throughout the first week of March. The events were held at Montgomery Park in Northwest, Mt. Scott Community Center in Southeast and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization’s community space in Northeast.

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On Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Art on Alberta will hold its 11th Annual Art Hop with the theme, “ABC: Art Builds Community.” Over 15 blocks of NE Alberta Street will be closed to car traffic to accommodate over 150 artists, craftspeople, music, dance and theater performances, interactive art events along with food and other vendors. This is a free arts event for kids of all ages. Registration for more...

Time to get down and dirty with free seminars and workshops that give hands-on opportunities to learn how to garden naturally and safely this season Buds are sprouting, flowers are blooming and the grass is growing again—spring is here and Metro wants to help residents get outside and get growing. Throughout the summer, Metro and the Oregon State University Extension Service are teaming up with local organizations and more...

Update: This article has been revised. Corrections and clarifications are noted at the end. We regret the errors. Recent events in Portland’s water world have been exciting, controversial and downright confusing. November’s E. coli scare and Boil Water Notice caused neighbors to question the safety of Portland's drinking water—questions that made Portland’s ongoing reservoir and treatment debates more...

CALENDAR ADVISORY Save the Date! Portland Plan Phase II Workshops The Portland Plan will be the City's road map for the next 25 years, guiding our direction as the city grows and changes. We face some real challenges, and our response to those challenges will create the Portland of 2035—the city of our children and grandchildren. We understand that jobs, education, public health, equity and sustainability are more...

Today, Commissioners Saltzman, Leonard and Fish joined with Mayor Sam Adams in expressing their support for a proposal to kick-start funding for the city's new bicycle transportation plan. The final vote on the funding proposal will take place at the second reading of the ordinance next week. Today's proposal follows Mayor Adams' commitment to bring a funding proposal back to City Council within thirty days of last more...

The City of Portland, in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, today released two locally produced Public Service Announcements to encourage Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) households to fill out their 2010 Census forms. Portland is the only city in the nation to produce a public service announcement in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct outreach to the LGBT community about the Census and changes to more...

In June 2009, Portland Stock made an unforgetable splash into the blogosphere and Portland art scene with this intriguing post: “Stock: Clear soup broth, investment, estimation, faith, gathering, accumulation, appraisal, cash, assets, a stem, tree, or plant that furnishes slips or cuttings. Ancestry, lineage. Merchandise.” This creative, vibrant grassroots public dinner event boldly aspires to be and embrace each of more...

Event date: Mar 20, 2010

Event location: 7034 N Charleston

Audubon Society of Portland will provide technical assistance to neighbors to add native plants, & reduce invasives in their yard. March 20th is site visit day! Participants will receive an onsite, one hour consultation and site plan worth $100. Discounts and possibly free native plants depending on yard readiness. Once you’ve completed the recommendations, you can proudly display a Certified Backyard Habitat sign! All this more...

Event dates: March 22nd, 2010, April 26th, 2010, May 24th, 2010

Event location: Portsmouth Trinity Lutheran Church

University Park Neighborhood Association Board Meeting. Everyone invited to attend and participate. For more information contact: chair@universityparkneighbors.org more...

Event dates: March 25th, 2010, April 29th, 2010, May 27th, 2010

Event location: Holy Redeemer School, Small Hall

The Piedmont Neighborhood Association Board meets every month on the second Thursday. While these meetings are open to the public, they are specifically for items on the PNA Board agenda. PNA Board meetings are most likely held at the Peninsula Park Community Center's Fire Side Room. However, the location may change. If you wish to attend a PNA Board meeting, please contact the PNA Chair at CHAIR@PIEDMONTNEIGHBORHOOD.COM for more more...

Event date: Mar 27, 2010

Event location: Kenton Firehouse, 8105 N Brandon

The Architectural Heritage Center received a Metro North Portland enhancement grant in 2009. As a result we are holding a free program—Home Renovation on a Budget: Saving Money While Preserving the Character of Your Older Home on Saturday March 27th at the Kenton Firehouse from 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Seating is limited at and will be first come first served. more...

Event date: Mar 28, 2010

Event location: St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N Central Street

The Architectural Heritage Center received a Metro North Portland enhancement grant in 2009. As a result we are holding a free program—Home Renovation on a Budget: Saving Money While Preserving the Character of Your Older Home on Sunday, March 28th at the St. John’s Community Center from 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Seating is limited and will be first come first served. more...

Event dates: April 8th, 2010, May 13th, 2010

Event location: Former Hayden Island Yacht Club

HINooN (Hayden Island Neighborhood Network) The City of Portland's Official Neighborhood Association for Hayden Island, Portland, OR 97217 1. Mixed use of sustainable, compact, urban, community places. 2. Basic retail services within highly desired residential clusters. 3. Accessible, efficiently managed, and well connected transportation modes. 4. Safe, convenient, popular, and cost-effective more...

Event date: Apr 10, 2010

Event location: St. Johns Swapnplay

Announcing a very special event in the St. Johns neighborhood!!!! We invite you to come and visit a wonderful cooperative community and see the amazing space and activities available for families! About Swapnplay Our Mission: Swapnplay is a cooperative community sharing space in North Portland for families to build intentional community through play and the sharing of resources such as toys, clothing, household goods, skills and more...

Event dates: April 12th, 2010, May 10th, 2010

Event location: Columbia Pioneer School

The Bridgeton Neighborhood Association is organized for the purpose of improving the livability and quality of life in our neighborhood. The association has been recognized as one of the more active and proactive associations in the Portland, Oregon area. It includes an area in the Portland, Oregon North Harbour on the south channel of the Columbia River. more...

Event dates: April 12th, 2010, May 10th, 2010

Event location: St. Johns Community Center

St Johns Neighborhood Association Board Meeting. Everyone invited to attend and participate. For more information contact: babsia@gmail.com more...

Event dates: April 13th, 2010, May 11th, 2010

Event location: Columbia Community Church

East Columbia Neighborhood Association Meeting. Everyone invited to attend and participate. For more information contact: rlsx@aol.com more...