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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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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

Garbage service delays due to snow and ice

In case of snow or ice, leave garbage, recycling, and compost carts at the curb. They will be emptied as soon as it is safe to do so.

Updated News article

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Proposed zoning code improvements focused on housing production and economic development head to the Planning Commission

Community members are invited to testify on the technical fixes and minor policy changes included in the RICAP 10 Proposed Draft in writing via the Map App or verbally at a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m.

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Portlandia

Commissioner Rubio Passes Policy Reforms to Advance Housing Production

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BPS’s Steve Kountz wins the 2023 Bob Stacey Award from the Columbia Corridor Association

The nonprofit business association honored the bureau’s economic planner for his support and advocacy for the businesses, industries and employees of Portland’s industrial sector.

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Events

Planning Commission Meeting

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Cancelled Public Meeting

CANCELLED: Community Involvement Committee Meeting – February 2024

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Cancelled Meeting

PCEF Committee Meeting – Feb. 15, 2024

The PCEF Committee will discuss the process for considering proposals for additional forecasted PCEF resources.

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

East County Learn Share Do Fair

Come to this free event for community resources to save money and stay healthy. Resiliency, sustainability and health resources with workshops and hands on activities.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Community Event
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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