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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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PCEF wanted to better understand how urban farming in Portland can help address climate change, food access, and community well-being. We worked with researchers, community members, and experts to gather information and identify smart ways to invest in the future of regenerative urban agriculture.
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On March 11, 2026, Portland City Council voted unanimously to approve the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project. This project amends environmental overlay zone (ezone) regulations to facilitate the replacement of public infrastructure and the management of vegetation in natural areas.
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$20 Million Investment Will Provide Over 6,000 Standard, Cargo, and Adaptive E-Bikes through December 2029
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The State of Oregon adopted new energy performance requirements for commercial and multifamily buildings. These are in addition to Portland’s commercial energy reporting requirements; here is what commercial property owners need to know.
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The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability study examines the role legacy businesses play in Portland’s communities, the challenges they face, and opportunities for the City to better support them through targeted programmatic action.
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Portland has launched a new public graffiti dashboard to track reports and cleanup efforts citywide. The tool increases transparency, helps prioritize response, and allows residents and businesses to report graffiti and explore trends in their neighborhoods.
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The recommendation comes after the Planning Commission considered hundreds of public comments and months of work sessions. Later this year, a Recommended Draft that incorporates the Planning Commission's amendments will be published ahead of City Council deliberations.
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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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Provide your comments on the draft application, scoring criteria, funding allocations, and eligibility requirements for the 2026 Community Grants cycle through March 10.
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Zoning map amendments reduce barriers to expanding and preserving affordable housing on key properties owned by nonprofit and public affordable housing providers.
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Community members invited to comment on the draft proposal to revise zoning bonuses to incentivize needed housing types, such as affordable and accessible housing, and units with more bedrooms.
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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.
Newsletter
The latest draft of the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project has been released for public testimony. The project is scheduled for a hearing at a City Council meeting on Feb. 11 at 9:45 a.m.
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Whether you live, work, or play in Portland, here is what you need to know about Portland’s policy to phase out gas leaf blower use.
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This week, Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability adopted administrative rules for the Equitable Gas Leaf Blower Phase-out policy, which went into effect January 1, 2026
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Project staff have released the Recommended Draft of the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project. Submit testimony for a Portland City Council Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m.
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Tate White joins BPS as its next Deputy Director after eight years serving the City of Portland.
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The Central City Code Amendments Project aims to address post-pandemic challenges in downtown Portland, focused on encouraging more housing and facilitating economic recovery and revitalization. Public comments on the Discussion Draft welcome through Friday, Feb. 13.
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