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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BPS in the news

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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

Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Climate Investment Plan unanimously adopted by City Council

The Bureau’s Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund staff will begin implementation of the Climate Investment Plan with the launch of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Community Responsive Grant program.

Press release

City of Portland Receives Small Business Administration Grant to Study Opportunities for “Legacy Business” Preservation

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, in partnership with other City bureaus and community partners, will research policies and programs to protect historically significant businesses and institutions.

News article

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Ryan Singer is BPS’s new principal planner

Hailing from New York City, he brings big city and “down-home” ideas to a growing and changing Portland.

News article

September 2023 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates

A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on across 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.

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Events

West Portland Town Center Plan at Holly Park Multicultural Fair

Talk with staff from the recently adopted West Portland Town Center Plan.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Community Event
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Community Involvement Committee Meeting – October 2023

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

Agenda includes: Housing Needs Analysis hearing / work session Lower SE Rising briefing / hearing

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

City Council Meeting - Waste Franchise Review & Franchise Ordinance

Time certain.

2:00 pm
Available Online
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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