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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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News

Shredded paper? Plastic lids? There’s a new place to recycle them

Did you know shredded paper, plastic lids, plastic bags, and other stretchy plastics are NOT allowed in your home recycling bin? But now, you can drop them off for recycling at six new locations around Portland.

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Submit testimony to City Council on zoning recommendations to facilitate housing production and economic recovery in the Central City

Portlanders are invited to testify on the Central City Code Amendment Project’s Recommended Draft at a public hearing before City Council’s Housing and Permitting policy committee, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 2 p.m.

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Give testimony on a recommendation to City Council to limit development activity and reduce fuel storage at the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub

Project staff have released proposed policies and regulations to limit development activity and fuel storage capacity of bulk fuel terminals in the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub. Submit testimony for the City Council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m.

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Yes, you can recycle pizza boxes (and other recycling updates)

A few of Portland’s recycling rules have changed to align with new statewide recycling guidelines. Here are the updates.

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Events

Planning Commission Meeting - September 22, 2026

Tentative agenda includes the Housing Bonus Alignment Project and the Design Review Temporary Suspension Project**.

5:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public meeting
Available online

Inner Eastside: Planning in the Park - Colonel Summers

Live, work, or spend time in the Inner Eastside? Join us for a casual, drop-in event to learn about the Inner Eastside Zoning Project and to help shape the future of the neighborhood.

11:00 am 3:00 pm
Community event
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Inner Eastside: Planning in the Park - Grant Park

Live, work, or spend time in the Inner Eastside? Join us for a casual, drop-in event to learn about the Inner Eastside Zoning Project and to help shape the future of the neighborhood.

2:00 pm 6:00 pm
Community event
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Inner Eastside online information session

Join us online to learn more about the Inner Eastside Zoning Project!

6:00 pm 7:00 pm
Community event
Available online
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Past meetings and hearings

PCEF Committee Meeting – September 9, 2026

Community Involvement Committee Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting - September 8, 2026

Planning Commission Meeting - August 25, 2026

PCEF Committee Meeting – August 12, 2026

Cancelled
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