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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Update on Bicycle Parking Code
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is working with the Portland Bureau of Transportation to update the Bicycle Parking requirements (33.266.200) for new development in Portland.
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Community conversations about single-use plastics support new policy
Portland City Council cuts back on single-use plastic serviceware while Portlanders who rely on items for healthcare situations can still obtain what they need.
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What is facial recognition and why is the City of Portland trying to regulate it?
The City of Portland is considering policies to regulate surveillance technologies in 2020. This post describes facial recognition and why city governments are considering regulation.
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Updates
Read news from BPS about DOZA, Comp Plan, multi-dwelling zones, neighborhood contact code requirements, residential infill, Willamette River, Equitable Housing Strategy and the bike parking code.
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Smart City PDX team shares insights on designing open data projects that serve all Portlanders
Smart City project goal: Make Portland a place where data and technology are used more efficiently to improve lives, especially for those Portlanders in underserved communities.
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Updates to the Central City Plan District
The final City Council vote on Central City 2035 Plan is scheduled for June 6, 2018. The plan would be effective on July 9, 2018 and is implemented through the Central City Plan District in the Portland Zoning Code.
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2035 Comprehensive Plan goes Live!
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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Updates
Read news from BPS about the Comp Plan, Inclusionary Zoning, historic resources and a PSU project uncovering racist covenants in Portland.
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City Improving How Neighbors Can Learn About New Development
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, in coordination with BDS staff, is requesting comments about updating the Zoning Code to provide for earlier and more opportunities for developers to speak with neighbors.
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Learn how to use BottleDrop to redeem more containers
A step-by-step guide to use BottleDrop to save time and gain money.
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