Committee authorizes PBOT to begin eminent-domain negotiations for NE Shaver sidewalk; 28 temporary easements planned

Sep 9, 2025

The Finance Committee approved a motion to allow the Portland Bureau of Transportation to negotiate and, if needed, initiate condemnation for temporary construction easements from 28 properties to build a sidewalk on Northeast Shaver Street serving Parkrose schools; funding includes an ODOT Safe Routes to School grant and local sources.

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The Portland City Council Finance Committee on Sept. 8 authorized the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to begin negotiations — and, if negotiations fail, to initiate condemnation — for temporary construction easements needed to build a sidewalk on Northeast Shaver Street between Northeast 102nd and 115th avenues.

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