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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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

Proposed amendments to Portland’s parking code to be considered by City Council

Portlanders invited to review the Parking Compliance Amendments Recommended Draft and testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on June 7.

News article

Lower SE Rising Area Plan Available for Public Review

Draft land use and transportation plan for Brentwood-Darlington and nearby areas to expand opportunities for neighborhood businesses, housing, and safe transportation options.

News article

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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces “Cooling Portland: A PCEF-funded Climate Resilience Program”

Formerly named “PCEF Heat Response Program,” Cooling Portland announces goal of installing 4,000 energy-efficient heat pump/cooling units in 2023.

Press release

Apply for the RFS Technical Advisory Committee

BPS is looking for members for a Renewable Fuel Standard Technical Advisory Committee (RFS TAC). The seven-member RFS TAC will consist of renewable fuel producers and suppliers as well as an economist. Members will share their knowledge about technical and economic issues with the Bureau Director.

News article

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Events

City Council Meeting on Garbage and Recycling Rates

Second reading for garbage and recycling rates that will go into effect July 1, 2023.

9:00 am
Meeting
Available Online

PCEF Virtual Listening Session: Climate Investment Plan full draft

This is a virtual event to gather feedback on the next draft of the CIP. We invite the public to provide verbal comments to PCEF staff.

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Community Event

City Council Hearing and Vote on the Parking Compliance Amendments Project

Time certain. 90 minutes requested.

3:30 pm
Council Meeting
Available Online

Planning Commission Meeting

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Public Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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