These links go to web sites with useful information for living and playing in Portland.
Portland Online
www.portlandonline.com
This is the official web site for the city, with links to news, government officials, and information for businesses and citizens.
VisionPDX
www.visionpdx.com
VisionPDX is a mayor-appointed group dedicated to creating dialogue about the future of Portland. Visit their web site to see how you can get in on the conversation.
Office of Neighborhood Involvement
www.portlandonline.com/oni
The Office of Neighborhood Involvement will helps you identify which neighborhood you live in and what’s going on in your neighborhood. The web site has links to information about everything from neighborhood associations, to the disability project to crime prevention.
Multnomah County Library
503-988-5402
www.multcolib.org
Multnomah County has one of the best public library systems you will ever encounter. From their web site, you can put books on hold and have them arrive at your local branch. At the Title Wave bookstore, you can buy used books from the library. Use the web site to figure out which branch is yours.
Portland Parks & Recreation
503-823-PLAY
www.portlandonline.com/parks
The web site has a park locator, as well as information about rentals and permits, classes and activities, conservation and projects run by the parks system. It also has maps of various kinds of trails and easy access to the rules and guidelines for dogs, picnics, cycling, etc.
Oregon Humane Society
www.oregonhumane.org
Looking for a puppy? The Oregon Humane Society is the place to go. Their web site lists available animals, including pictures and descriptions. You can also get advice for having a new pet or access to community resources about pets.
TriMet
www.trimet.org
If you take public transportation, you already know about this resource for figuring out how to get where you’re going.< If you don’t already use public transportation, you should.
Flexcar
www.flexcar.com
Flexcar provides pay-by-the-hour automobiles for its members. All vehicles have ultra low emissions or are hybrids. It’s a great alternative to owning a car, allowing people to drive only when they absolutely need to.
Citybikes
Citybikes Annex – 734 SE Ankeny St.; 503-239-6951
Repair Shop – 1914 SE Ankeny St.; 503-239-0553
www.citybikes.coop
Citybikes is a worker-owned, cooperatively-run bicycle shop, with two locations. One is the repair shop, which specializes in (you guessed it) repairs; the Annex sells bikes and equipment, as well as renting bicycles. Citybikes also holds classes on repair and maintenance.
SHIFT bike advocacy
www.shift2bikes.org
SHIFT is a Portland-based bike advocacy group dedicated to demonstrating that “cycling is fun, liberating, empowering, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.” (from web site)
