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Month: April 2011

Is It Spring Yet? No? Then Let’s Talk Deicing

April 26, 2011
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Portland spring hasn’t really sprung yet, so it might seem premature to think ahead to next winter. However, the Portland International Airport deicing team is hard at work on a project that will go into an important test phase this fall. The deicing system enhancement project is a multi-year effort to expand the system that…

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Port Staff Talk Chickens, Worms, and Bees

April 22, 2011
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For Earth Day, the Port hosted a lunchtime lecture series for employees on various topics, drawing on expertise right here on staff. For today’s presentation, Troy Graham, Stan Jones, and Greg Sparks talked about raising chickens, worms, and honeybees in the backyard. The engaging trio provided useful advice and information to an audience that left…

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Hillsboro Airport Issues Roundtable Meeting on May 4

April 22, 2011
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The Hillsboro Airport Issues Roundtable meets Wednesday, May 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the City of Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E. Main Street. Everyone is invited, and public comment is encouraged at the meeting. The meeting agenda includes updates on projects at and construction around the airport, including a new City of Hillsboro fire…

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Green Buildings Have Better Views

April 19, 2011
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This morning started out with the heartening surprise of winning a City of Portland BEST Award, and then the surprises continued with an unusual guest at Portland International Airport. This brand new Boeing 777-200ER took off today around 10:30, and thanks to the open workspaces and emphasis on natural light for employees, I was able…

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Port HQ Receives BEST Award

April 19, 2011
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The Port of Portland was thrilled to receive the Green Building Award at the City of Portland’s 19th annual Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) Awards Breakfast. The awards were presented by the BEST Business Center and City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. The BEST Awards recognize organizations demonstrating a commitment to…

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X Marks the Improved Air Quality Spot

April 19, 2011
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When Portland International Airport’s south runway was closed for rehabilitation in early April, the project team prepared to set up “closing crosses” – large, lighted Xs on either end of the runway that alert aircraft pilots that the runway is not available for landing. The crosses, which are approximately 15 feet high, are on 24-hours…

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Port Wins State of Oregon Sustainability Award

April 14, 2011
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The fourth annual Oregon Sustainability Awards were announced yesterday at the Future Energy conference, held in Portland. Governor John Kitzhaber gave the conference’s keynote address before he and Secretary of State Kate Brown presented awards to organizations that have taken dramatic and comprehensive steps to incorporate sustainability into their operations. The Port was thrilled to…

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Brownfield Redevelopment Project Honored at National Conference

April 8, 2011
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Great news out of Philadelphia: Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park (TRIP) earned the national Phoenix Award Grand Prize for excellence at the Brownfields 2011 conference on April 6. The award honors the Port and partners Alcoa and FedEx Ground for revitalizing the former home of an aluminum smelter in east Multnomah County to productive use. The…

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Phase Three of PDX Runway Improvement Project Begins April 4

April 1, 2011
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From April to October this year, the Port is working to completely rebuild the airport’s south runway, worn by years of wear and tear from aircraft use. The runway will close April 4. Changes in flights over some nearby neighborhoods are expected during construction because many aircraft that would normally use the south runway will…

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Portland Harbor: Behind the Scenes

April 1, 2011
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The latest round of Portland Harbor: Behind the Scenes tours have been announced, and we hope you join us as we continue to explore the working waterfront of Portland. Remember: you must RSVP for all tours. Contact Brooke Berglund, Port tour and outreach manager, at 503.415.6532. Follow Portland Harbor: Behind the Scenes on Facebook! The…

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