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Planning and Sustainability

Bureau/Office

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) develops creative and practical solutions to enhance Portland’s livability, preserve distinctive places, and plan for a resilient future.

1810 SW 5th Ave
Suite 710
Portland, OR 97201

Contact BPS

bps@portlandoregon.gov

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Featured content

External Resource

Zoning Code and Maps

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Information

About Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

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Information

BPS in the news

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Program

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)

Program

Garbage, Recycling, and Compost

Program

Smart City PDX

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Project

Historic Resources Code Project

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Project

West Portland Town Center Plan

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Program

Public Trash Cans

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Program

Climate Action

News

Holiday garbage and recycling tips

News Article

Updated

November 16, 2021 10:00 am

How to set out your holiday tree, tips for sorting common holiday waste, how to set out extra trash, and what to do in case of snow and ice.

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Residential Infill Project Part 2 addresses larger residential lots, cottage clusters and attached houses

News Article

November 15, 2021 5:39 pm

RIP2 will fulfill state mandates requiring higher density housing in nearly all of Portland’s residential zones, including on larger lots (R10 and R20) in outlying areas; also addresses attached houses and cottage clusters.

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Plan to protect Portland’s residents, properties and floodplains ready for public review and comment

News Article

November 10, 2021 4:19 pm

Public comments sought on the Floodplain Resilience Plan Discussion Draft; learn how the plan will help make the city’s environmental zones and nearby communities more resilient at online open house events.

November 2021 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates

News Article

November 8, 2021 5:00 pm

A monthly snapshot of BPS’s active land use planning, solid waste, climate, energy, and sustainability work going on throughout the City of Portland. Please see the project updates and websites below for more details, and to find contact information for the appropriate project staff.

Events

Planning and Sustainability Commission Meeting

Public Meeting

December 14, 2021

5:00 pm

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8:00 pm

Available Online

Agenda includes: Residential Infill Project 2 hearing

City Council hearing

December 15, 2021

2:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Available Online

On potential amendments to the Historic Resources Code Project Recommended Draft.

PCEF Grant Committee Meeting – December 15, 2021

Public Meeting

December 15, 2021

6:00 pm

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8:00 pm

Available Online

Multnomah County presents… Navigating SNAP & Related Resources

Public Meeting

December 28, 2021

10:00 am

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10:30 am

Available Online

A Fix-It Fair workshop... at home!

Past Meetings and Hearings

December 1, 2021 – PCEF Grant Committee Meeting – December 1, 2021Public Meeting

December 1, 2021 – Portland Bureau of Environmental Services presents… Become a Partner in Watershed Health!Public Meeting

November 30, 2021 – Planning and Sustainability Commission MeetingPublic Meeting

November 30, 2021 – Community Energy Project presents… Lead Poisoning PreventionPublic Meeting

November 17, 2021 – Floodplain Resilience Plan Open HousePublic Meeting

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