Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

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BPS develops solutions to make Portland more equitable, healthy, prosperous and resilient. Through long-range planning, climate action, waste management, Smart City PDX and community technology, and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, we build a better future for all.
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About Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

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BPS in the news

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Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Long-range Planning

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Garbage, Recycling, and Compost

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)

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Climate Action

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Smart City PDX

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Community Technology

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Graffiti Program

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Sustainability

News

Portland’s new Planning Commission convenes for the first time

Eight new Planning Commissioners held their inaugural meeting with Commissioner Carmen Rubio and BPS staff.

News article

Group photo of the newly-appointed Planning Commissioners

Community participation sought for LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project

Portlanders are invited to submit information about older buildings with historical ties and significance to the LGBTQ+ community.

News article

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Vehicular parking code updates ready for public review

Updates to parking rules will reduce regulations for the amount of vehicular parking required with development and add new standards to include green features with larger parking lots.

Blog post

Portland Clean Energy Fund releases first draft of Climate Investment Plan

The five-year investment plan outlines PCEF’s commitment to climate justice

News article

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Events

Planning Commission Meeting

Agenda includes: Parking Compliance Amendments Project hearing

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Public Meeting

Community Involvement Committee Meeting – April 2023

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meeting

Climate Conversations: Clean Electricity for All

Enjoy an interactive conversation about 100% Clean Electricity with the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s (BPS) Climate Team in the second “Climate Conversations with BPS” virtual event.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Public Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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