Proposals

This proposal extends Portland's streetcar system to East Portland neighborhoods that currently lack efficient public transportation options. The extension would add 4.7 miles of new track along SE Foster Road from the Green Line MAX station to the Lents Town Center. Key benefits include: - Improved transit access for approximately 35,000 residents - Reduced commute times by an average of 15 minutes - Support for local businesses along the Foster corridor - Decreased traffic congestion and carbon emissions - Enhanced connectivity between East Portland and the city center The project includes the construction of 7 new streetcar stops, each with weather protection, seating, real-time arrival information, and bicycle parking. The proposal also incorporates street improvements along the route, including enhanced pedestrian crossings, protected bike lanes, and green infrastructure elements.

This proposal aims to create a network of Community Safety Centers throughout Portland neighborhoods. These centers will serve as hubs for community-based safety initiatives, providing resources, training, and coordination for neighborhood watch programs, emergency preparedness, and non-police crisis response. Each center will be staffed by trained community members and will offer: - Safety education and training programs - Meeting spaces for neighborhood safety groups - Coordination with emergency services - Resources for conflict resolution and mediation - Storage for emergency supplies and equipment The centers will operate under a community governance model, with oversight from neighborhood associations and regular public meetings to determine priorities and programs.

Mandate green roofs on new commercial buildings over 20,000 square feet and provide incentives for retrofitting existing buildings, helping Portland meet climate goals while reducing urban heat island effect. The initiative would require that 70% of eligible roof space on new commercial construction be dedicated to vegetation or solar energy systems, with flexibility in how developers meet this requirement. For existing buildings, the city would establish a $5 million incentive fund offering grants covering up to 50% of green roof installation costs, with higher incentives available for buildings in heat-vulnerable neighborhoods. The program includes technical assistance for property owners, workforce development for green roof installation and maintenance, and a streamlined permitting process. Benefits include reducing urban temperatures by up to 3°F in targeted areas, managing an estimated 7 million gallons of stormwater annually, improving air quality, creating habitat for pollinators, and generating approximately 200 green jobs in installation and maintenance.

Establish a dedicated fund for wildfire prevention, forest management, and community preparedness across Oregon, with emphasis on the wildland-urban interface where communities and forests meet. The fund would allocate $150 million over five years to support three primary program areas: forest resilience treatments, community preparedness, and early detection systems. Forest resilience treatments would include prescribed burns, mechanical thinning, and removal of invasive species across 250,000 acres of high-risk forestland, prioritizing areas near communities. Community preparedness initiatives would provide grants to counties and municipalities for creating defensible space, retrofitting vulnerable structures with fire-resistant materials, and developing evacuation plans and emergency communication systems. The early detection component would deploy a network of AI-powered cameras and sensors capable of detecting smoke and fire starts within minutes, allowing for rapid response before fires become uncontrollable. The fund would be administered by a council with representatives from state agencies, tribal governments, forest scientists, and community organizations to ensure equitable distribution of resources to high-risk and historically underserved areas.

This proposal aims to install free, high-speed WiFi networks in all Portland public parks and open spaces. The initiative would bridge the digital divide by providing internet access to all residents regardless of economic status, while enhancing the utility and enjoyment of our public spaces. Key components include: - Installation of weather-resistant WiFi access points in 97 city parks - Solar-powered equipment where feasible to minimize energy consumption - Content filtering for family-friendly browsing - Simple, one-time registration process for users - Usage limits to prevent network congestion - Educational signage about digital literacy and online safety The network would be managed by the Portland Bureau of Technology Services in partnership with local internet service providers. Implementation would be phased over 18 months, beginning with the city's largest and most visited parks.