
ALT Photo of people going over city planning documents. Text reads “Long-range planning. Want to improve public involvement in City planning? Apply by May 31 to represent District 1 on the Community Involvement Committee. Portland.gov/CIC-District-1.” Bureau of planning and sustainability logo and wordmark, City seal.

ALT Profile photo of Susan Novak, current CIC Member. Quote reads “I felt my time has been well spend advising city staff on the best ways to work with communities impacted by government projects. I’ve learned a lot about how City government works along the way!” Portland.gov/CIC-District-1. Bureau of planning and sustainability logo and wordmark, City seal.

ALT Photo of a person speaking with a microphone in the center of a room. Text reads “PCEF is investing in community organizations leading climate work in Portland. Apply by May 6 for a three-year grant and Capacity Building program designed to strengthen organizational systems and long-term stability. Portland.gov/PCEF-Capacity-Building” City of Portland seal and wordmark.

ALT Photo of an A-board with a sign for the Northeast Portland Tool Library. Text reads “ The three-year program includes: Up to $150,00 per year, Capacity building support services, Funding to strengthen internal operations and systems. Portland.gov/PCEF-Capacity-Building” City of Portland seal and wordmark.

ALT Photo of two people painting, overlayed on a map of Lower Albina in Portland, OR. Text reads “Continue the conversation about the future of Lower Albina. Thursday, April 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Harriet Tubman Middle School. Portland.gov/Reconnect-Albina-Workshop” City of Portland seal and wordmark, Albina Vision Trust logo, Prosper Portland logo.

ALT People playing basketball in Old Town Portland. What would help Portland thrive again? Portland.gov/BPS/News. City of Portland seal and wordmark. Bureau of Planning and sustainability logo and wordmark.

ALT People eating food from a local food cart in downtown Portland. Opportunity for Public Comment. Weigh in on draft proposals that encourage housing production and economic recovery in the Central City. Submit public comment to the Portland Planning Commission by Friday, Feb. 13 via the Map App. Portland.gov/BPS/News. City of Portland seal and wordmark. Bureau of Planning and sustainability logo and wordmark.

ALT A Black non-binary person in a black and pink power wheelchair has their eyes closed and is smiling while being hugged from behind by a Black femme wearing compression gloves. The two have their hair tangled together from the embrace. Black History Month. City Seal and Office of Equity logo. Photo: Disabled and Here

ALT White text on black background with a green, yellow, and red border. A message from the City African American Network. As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the rich cultural heritage, contributions and achievements of Black people throughout history. This month serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing journey towards social justice and economic empowerment. Black History Month recognizes and pays tribute to the contributions that African Americans have made to American history through their struggle for freedom and their innovations in science, industry, culture and the arts, which deepen our collective understanding of our shared history. Black History Month is a time for remembering significant and influential people and events in the history of the African diaspora, and the resilience and strength of the Black community. City African American Network logo and wordmark. City of Portland seal and wordmark.

ALT The national theme for Black History Month 2026, "A Century of Black History Commemorations,” celebrating 100 years of formally recognizing Black history in the U.S., encourages us to take opportunities for reflection on the power and necessity of remembering Black history as a core part of American history. It highlights the important ways that celebrating Black history transforms identity, builds pride, and promotes Black progress in the modern world. As a society currently facing a strong political effort to erase Black history and its influence in this country, it has never been more important to examine and honor the lessons learned and emphasized during Black History Month. Black history’s indisputable value and impact is not only its contribution to shaping and molding mainstream historical narratives, but also its reverberation in the lives of Black people whose DNA is etched with the essence of a rich history and extraordinary ancestors.

ALT Additionally, let us not forget that this nation, as a whole, currently faces many of the same challenges, obstacles, and threats that our celebrated ancestors faced; and it is now our time to write what will be the Black History, and the American History, for our descendants. Let us stand united in our efforts to promote the values and importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and beyond; even when the words themselves are erased by proclamation and authoritarian contempt, and in spite of what society may be attempting to influence by physical, financial, and legal threat. Together we can make a difference as inequality and injustice towards Black people continues to plague our systems, cities, states, and country, and regardless of whether it is acted upon, ignored, or relinquished, it is the right and responsibility of all community members to advance the American notion of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all.

ALT A person testifying before Portland City Council. 3 opportunities to provide testimony to Portland City Council. Portland.gov/BPS/News. City of Portland seal and wordmark. Bureau of Planning and Sustainability logo and wordmark.

ALT Portland’s fuel hub by the Columbia river. White text on blue background: Speak up on strategies to promote job growth and economic prosperity. Submit testimony for the Planning Commission hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 13, via the Map App or U.S. mail by 4 p.m. Preregister by Monday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. to give verbal testimony. Portland.gov/BPS/News. City of Portland seal and wordmark. Bureau of Planning and Sustainability logo and wordmark.

ALT Aerial photo of the Columbia corridor. White text on blue background: Weigh in on natural area protections in the Columbia Corridor and other areas of the city. Submit testimony for the Planning Commission hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 13, via the Map App or U.S. mail by 4 p.m. Preregister by Monday, Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. to give verbal testimony. Portland.gov/BPS/News. City of Portland seal and wordmark. Bureau of Planning and Sustainability logo and wordmark.

ALT Photo of affordable homes in Portland. White text on blue background: Provide testimony on recommendations to increase the supply of affordable housing. Give verbal testimony at the Homelessness and Housing Council Committee hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Register online or by calling 311. Submit written testimony via the Map App or by U.S. mail. Portland.gov/BPS/News. City of Portland seal and wordmark. Bureau of Planning and Sustainability logo and wordmark.




















