Reading the latest city changes…
September 2026
Neighborhood main streets, green connections, and the public places where city change becomes tangible.
Public spaces, construction, access, services, and neighborhood changes.
Portland reports the neighborhood greenway as substantially complete, with final work continuing in July.
North Portland gains a calmer walking and biking route that connects homes, schools, parks, and the wider neighborhood network.Substantially complete · final work · checked Aug 12, 2026Read the sourcesPortland began a multi-year rebuild on July 17, paving gravel streets, adding sidewalks and traffic calming, and replacing water and stormwater infrastructure.
Local-access streets and parking will shift block by block through 2028, while Cully gains paved routes and safer walking connections.Phased construction through summer 2028 · checked Aug 12, 2026Read the sourcesThe new development opened in July with 124 affordable homes, including 63 family-size apartments and 20 homes for extremely low-income households.
Montavilla and the Jade District gain long-term affordable housing beside frequent transit, schools, groceries, and parks.Opened Jul 16, 2026 · checked Aug 12, 2026Read the sourcesUtility relocation is underway on NE Shaver Street before Portland builds a sidewalk and accessible curb ramps between 102nd and 115th avenues.
The project fills a walking gap on the route to Parkrose Middle and High schools, with short-term work and access changes along the corridor.Utility work now · sidewalk construction next · checked Aug 12, 2026Read the sourcesResidential garbage, recycling, and compost rates changed July 1; most monthly bills rose between $1.20 and $2.25 depending on service level.
The amount on a household collection bill has changed, along with the current published rate schedule residents use to compare service options.Work through Jun 30, 2027 · checked Aug 12, 2026Read the sourcesOn July 1, full-price permits rose to $155, income-based permits changed to $65 with updated eligibility, and nonprofit guest-permit rules changed.
Residents and employees who park near Rose Quarter and the Convention Center now face different permit prices and application requirements.Work through Jun 30, 2027 · checked Aug 12, 2026Read the sourcesPortland completed and opened Darcelle XV Plaza on June 25 after converting the Old Town site into a permanent public space.
Old Town now has a civic gathering place that honors Darcelle's legacy while adding seating, activity, and a more welcoming pedestrian destination.Opened Jun 25, 2026 · checked Aug 12, 2026Read the sourcesConstruction began May 11 on a walking and biking connection between Kelley Point Park, the Willamette Greenway, and the North Portland Greenway.
Most of the park remains open, but the gravel canoe launch and its small parking lot are closed until the work finishes in late fall.Construction through late fall · checked Aug 12, 2026Read the sourcesPortland resurfaced the avenue between Lovejoy and Vaughn and is completing accessible curb ramps at Marshall and Lovejoy through mid-August.
The neighborhood main street has smoother pavement, while the last curb work still changes lanes, sidewalks, parking, and bus-stop access on workdays.Final curb-ramp work through August · checked Aug 12, 2026Read the sourcesThe old DIY skate area closed January 13 while Portland builds a 10,000-square-foot covered skatepark and new accessible paths for a fall opening.
The lower park has weekday detours during construction, then skaters gain a lit, weather-protected public place to ride year-round.Construction active · fall opening target · checked Aug 12, 2026Read the sourcesBy opening date when known, otherwise when first found.
1 opening tracked over 12 weeks. The busiest week was Jul 4, with 1.
| Week | Openings tracked |
|---|---|
| Jun 27 | 0 |
| Jul 4 | 1 |
| Jul 11 | 0 |
| Jul 18 | 0 |
| Jul 25 | 0 |
| Aug 1 | 0 |
| Aug 8 | 0 |
| Aug 15 | 0 |
| Aug 22 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | 0 |
Open and on-the-way places in the current guide.
7 places in this guide – 2 beyond food and nightlife.