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Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

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Community and Economic Development
BPS develops solutions to make Portland more equitable, healthy, prosperous and resilient. Through long-range planning, climate action, waste management, community technology and digital equity, and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, we build a better future for all.
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Garbage, Recycling, and Compost

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Community Technology

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Graffiti Program

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Sustainability

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News

Portland’s gas leaf blower policy: What you need to know

Whether you live, work, or play in Portland, here is what you need to know about Portland’s policy to phase out gas leaf blower use.

Blog post

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Administrative Rules Adopted for Gas Leaf Blower Policy

This week, Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability adopted administrative rules for the Equitable Gas Leaf Blower Phase-out policy, which went into effect January 1, 2026

Updated News article

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Submit testimony on a recommendation to City Council to create standards for public infrastructure improvements in natural areas

Project staff have released the Recommended Draft of the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project. Submit testimony for a Portland City Council Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee on Feb. 12.

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Bureau of Planning & Sustainability Announces Tate White as Deputy Director

Tate White joins BPS as its next Deputy Director after eight years serving the City of Portland.

Press release

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Events

Planning Commission Meeting - February 10, 2026

Agenda includes the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project.

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Housing Bonus Alignment Project - Discussion Draft Info Session #1

This event is cancelled and will be rescheduled once initial recommendations are published.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Cancelled
Meeting

PCEF Committee Meeting – Feb. 11, 2026

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Housing Bonus Alignment Project - Discussion Draft Info Session #2

This event is cancelled and will be rescheduled once initial recommendations are published.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cancelled
Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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