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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.

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Winter weather may cause delays to garbage service for some Portlanders

If your garbage, recycling, or compost is not picked up, leave your bins at the curb. Your garbage company will come as soon as they can.

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February 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.

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City of Portland Advances Innovative Deconstruction Efforts with State Grant

Grant funds support projects to reduce waste, promote reuse, and grow green jobs by building on Portland’s nationally recognized deconstruction policy.

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Have an idea? We have a Mini Grant.

Applications are always open!

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Portland sees significant production in middle housing resulting from recently adopted zoning changes

Several years after the Residential Infill Project (Parts 1 and 2) went into effect, middle housing permitting has increased significantly and has resulted in more affordable homeownership opportunities.

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January 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.

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Urban wildfire: How Portland is prepared, and what you can do

Wildfires are becoming more frequent west of the Cascade Mountains. Learn what the City of Portland is doing to prepare for the possibility of urban wildfires, and find out simple steps you can take to get ready and keep our city strong and resilient.

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City to host council work session and listening session on Zenith Energy

Work Session will be held in Council Chambers on January 21 at 9:30 a.m., with listening session to begin at noon.

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and area partners awarded third Community Energy Innovation Prize

Final $110,000 prize awarded for ‘Providing middle wage jobs to underserved communities, reducing waste and emissions, improving business sustainability, supporting organizational resilience, and fostering innovation in Oregon’s largest economic corridor.’

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City Council voted unanimously to establish a new mixed-use district in Northwest Portland

New land use changes will complement a future extension of the Portland Streetcar.

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Thank you for a successful 2024

A letter from BPS Director Eric Engstrom thanking Portlanders and staff for the many contributions to improving our city in 2024.

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Updates to the Right-of-Way (ROW) code improve access and efficiencies for industry partners and the City

Through a collaborative process between industry partners and the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS), the code now includes industry-specific language that streamlines and clarifies the registration process, fee recovery, and compliance requirements.

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5 Tips to Tackle Holiday Food Waste

Save time, food, and money by following these tips to avoid making too much food and letting leftovers go to waste.

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December 2024 – 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.

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Two Portland Bureaus Seeking Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Applications for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) Director positions are being accepted until January 6, 2025.

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Holiday garbage and recycling tips

How to recycle common holiday waste, what to do with your tree after the holidays, and pickup delays due to holidays and winter weather.

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City Council considers Montgomery Park Area Plan amendments

Montgomery Park Area Plan and Council amendments to be considered by City Council on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10:25 a.m.

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City Council votes to approve Odor Code amendments

On Nov. 13, Portland City Council unanimously approved updates to the city’s Odor Code giving more flexibility to businesses like restaurants and nail salons, and creating more equitable and transparent enforcement.

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