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September 2024 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates
A monthly newsletter 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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City Council unanimously adopts Portland’s first ever Housing Production Strategy
On Aug. 28, the City Council unanimously passed the City’s inaugural Housing Production Strategy, which includes 35 practicable actions to promote needed housing development, while addressing the City's housing, equity, climate, and urban-design goals.
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Early garbage pickup on hot days
On very hot days, waste collection may start earlier than usual for the safety of collection drivers. Residential customers should set garbage, recycling, and compost bins out at the curb the night before.
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Portland, other City partners awarded $15 million for EV charging infrastructure
City of Portland joins area partners in a Tualatin-led effort to increase publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout northwest Oregon.
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The Reconnecting Albina Planning Project kicks off
A collaborative initiative to create restorative urban development strategies to support a more connected, accessible, sustainable, vibrant, and thriving neighborhood.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces recommendations for Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Round 3 RFP
The full recommended portfolio will be presented to City Council on Thursday, Sept. 5, at a first reading.
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Portland building associated with HIV/AIDS history nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
Portlanders can testify on the City-sponsored nomination at public hearings in September and October; National Park Service decision expected in early 2025.
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Stakeholder Update on Multifamily Energy Reporting and Tenant Notice proposal
BPS held a public comment period for Multifamily Energy Reporting and Tenant Notice from May 15 to June 14. We received 233 comments. This article includes the summary analysis and next steps.
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August 2024 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates
A monthly newsletter 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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2023 Building Energy Reporting
The first round of commercial building energy performance reports for 2023 were reviewed by City of Portland. Building owners and managers can find more information about metrics, recognition, and improvements on this page.
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City Council votes to streamline the process for dividing residential property, increase housing development
On July 31, commissioners unanimously adopted the Land Division Code Update; changes take effect Oct. 1.
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City Council to consider strategies to stimulate new housing production
Community members invited to testify on the draft Housing Production Strategy in person at a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. or in writing via the Map App.
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A little easier and a little greener with e-bike incentives
Getting to work, running errands, and simply getting around town just got a little easier and a little greener with e-bike incentives.
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July 2024 – BPS Long-range Planning 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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Tracy Scott appointed to the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee
Scott will replace Committee member Michael Edden Hill who is ending his tenure.
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City Council to consider streamlining land division process to achieve more housing
Community members can testify about the Land Division Code Update proposals in writing online via the Map App or in person or virtually at a public hearing on July 17.
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