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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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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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Community Technology

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News

December 2025 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates

A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. See the project updates below for more details and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.

Newsletter

Provide testimony on strategies to promote job growth and economic prosperity in Portland

The Proposed Draft of Portland’s Economic Opportunities Analysis has been released for public testimony. Learn more about the draft plan and submit testimony for a Planning Commission hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund announces 2025 Community Grants recipients

Press release

High Road Advisory Council (HRAC) applications now open

This Council advises PCEF staff on workforce and contractor development to ensure climate action investments create equitable economic opportunities for Portlanders.

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Events

RFS Technical Advisory Committee Meeting - January 8, 2026

This advisory board advises on technical and economic issues related to the renewable fuel supply as well as meeting fuel requirements. It meets quarterly, or as needed, through 2030.

9:30 am – 11:00 am
Public Meeting
Available Online

Planning Commission Meeting - January 13, 2026

Agenda includes the Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) and the Columbia Corridor and Industrial Lands (CCIL) Environmental Overlay Zone Project

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

PCEF Committee Meeting – Jan. 14, 2026

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Planning Commission Meeting - January 20, 2026

Tentative agenda includes Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Public Meeting
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