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Accepting proposals for community projects that address the climate crisis in a way that advances racial and social justice.

Interested organizations can request translation of Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund grant application and other materials not already translated.

If Monday is your regular pickup day, leave your carts out and they will be picked up as soon as it is safe to do so.

A monthly snapshot of land use planning work going on in your neighborhoods. Please visit the specific project website and contact project staff with any questions.

Model legislation prioritizes racial equity and data privacy, serves public need and builds trust for stewardship of public data.

Seeking passionate Portlanders to serve on advisory body responsible for the stewardship, development, and maintenance of the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code, with an emphasis on integrating carbon reductions and climate action into land use and transportation decisions.

How-to guide features project partners and technical experts, who describe the steps involved in building affordable housing on land owned by faith- or community-based organizations.

The last day to request a site visit to confirm the location of streams, vegetation and steep slopes is August 31.

The PCEF funds will help 42 community organizations build capacity and prepare for future grant opportunities to fund green jobs and workforce training programs.

City Council will accept the Dark Skies report and recommendations, followed by a vote to proclaim Sept. 19, 2020 as Lights Out Portland.

Both the Planning and Sustainability Commission and the Design Commission recommend updates to the City’s design guidelines, zoning code and map to City Council; future public hearing date to be determined.

Planning and Sustainability Commission and Design Commission vote to recommend proposals to City Council; public hearing TBD

Installations began in July throughout East Portland.

Landmark zoning reforms will open Portland’s residential neighborhoods to more – and less expensive – housing types for Portlanders today and those to come.

On August 11, BPS staff briefed the Planning and Sustainability Commission on the ADAP work to date and project goals, including the recruitment for the Anti-displacement Task Force.

New task force to comprise community members and cross-bureau City leadership; recommend actions for City Council to address housing and commercial displacement.

Staff continuing site visits to affected properties until August 31 and holding virtual one-on-one Q&A sessions for property owners who want to learn more.