Planning and Sustainability

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The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) develops solutions to make Portland more equitable, healthy, prosperous and resilient. Through long-range planning, climate action, waste management, Smart Cities 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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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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Sustainability

News

South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines Adopted by City Council

The new design guidelines go into effect Jan. 1, 2023.

News article

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Shelter to Housing Continuum – Part 2 proposals head to City Council

The Planning and Sustainability Commission recommends the S2HC2 proposal after adding a few code amendments; Portlanders can testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on Feb. 8, 2023.

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EV Ready Code Project heads to City Council with amendments from the Planning and Sustainability Commission

Council will hear public testimony on the code changes to increase access to electric vehicle charging facilities on Jan. 25, 2023.

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Smart City PDX proposes a policy to guide the City’s use of surveillance technologies

Developed with and for the community, the surveillance policy focuses on reducing harm to those most vulnerable to and harmed by surveillance technologies.

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Events

City Council Meeting

Council will be doing a final vote on the WPTC Plan.

9:45 am
Council Meeting
Available Online

City Council Hearing

Tentative agenda: Smart City PDX Surveillance Policy.

2:00 pm
Cancelled Council Meeting
Available Online

Climate Conversations: The Climate Emergency Workplan Edition

Enjoy an interactive conversation with the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s (BPS) Climate Team in its first “Climate Conversations” virtual event.

6:30 pm
Available Online
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Planning and Sustainability Commission Meeting

Tentative agenda includes: Montgomery Park to Hollywood (MP2H)

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

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