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Fix-it Fair returns with free workshops for a healthy home and family
Fix-It Fair will offer live, interactive online workshops again this year, starting in November and running through April 2022. This year's programming builds on the success of last year's shift to an online format.
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Residential Infill Project - Part 2 (RIP2) has begun
RIP2 is the City’s response to statewide middle housing mandates; brings Portland into full compliance with HB2001.
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New report offers strategies for reusing Portland’s historic Belgian Blocks
Study outlines opportunities for incorporating stone pavers into accessible public spaces.
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City Council seeks public testimony on new regulations for Portland’s historic buildings and other resources
Portlanders invited to testify on zoning code changes for the city’s historic landmarks and districts in writing via the Map App or at a virtual hearing on November 3 at 2 p.m.
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City of Portland starts developing its surveillance policy
The City of Portland needs a comprehensive surveillance technologies policy that guides the use and procurement of surveillance technologies.
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BPS and PBOT launch latest planning effort, Lower Southeast Rising Area Plan
City bureaus will address the historic lack of infrastructure investment in this area of Southeast and East Portland; seek community input to guide healthy community development.
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Joint City Statement on Hate Crimes
Our core values as a City include anti-racism and equity. Every Portlander and everyone visiting our city deserves to be welcomed and to feel that they belong. They should encounter a Portland free of bias and hate, where they do not fear for their safety and security.
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Apply to be the BPS Sustainable Economy and Just Transition Analyst
BPS is hiring an analyst to connect the dots between the City’s work in climate and decarbonization policy, economic planning, and community and economic development. Apply by Sept. 27, 2021 at 11:59 pm.
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Statement from Commissioner Carmen Rubio on Zenith Decision
We are serious about moving faster and more aggressively away from fossil fuels. But today’s decision isn’t enough. As the Planning and Sustainability Commissioner, I am committed to going further.
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City of Portland denies Land Use Compatibility Statement for Zenith Energy
The City of Portland, through the Bureau of Development Services, is denying a request from Zenith Energy to issue a Land Use Compatibility Statement necessary for the renewal of its air quality permit issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
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Portland’s Planning and Sustainability Commission gains three new members
Johnell Bell, Gabe Sheoships and Erica Thompson replace veteran commissioners whose terms expired in June.
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Three African American Sites Nominated for Listing in the National Register of Historic Places
If approved, the nominations will celebrate and protect important landmarks of Portland’s Black history.
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A new long range plan for West Portland Town Center aims to create a safe, vibrant, people-centered, and resilient community
The West Portland Town Center Plan Proposed Draft is ready for review; Portlanders invited to testify to the Planning and Sustainability Commission in writing via the Map App or at public hearings on September 14 and 28.
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PCEF Draft RFP #2 is available for public comment through September 3
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) Committee and staff are seeking input and comment on the draft application, scoring criteria and funding allocations for PCEF’s second request for proposals.
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Significant recycling bill passes, putting Oregon at the forefront of recycling innovation once again
SB582, the Recycling Modernization Act, passes; retiring BPS employee Bruce Walker served on the Recycling Steering Committee for the bill.
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Planning and Sustainability Commission to hold additional public hearing on Ezone Map Correction Project on August 24
Portlanders invited to review and testify on the amended Proposed Draft Ezone Map Correction Project; additional properties included to protect streams, wetlands, forests and slopes.
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Introducing Our New Zine: A Dream Rezoned
The zine “A Dream Rezoned”, tells the story of a Black family in Northeast Portland whose property was denied city permits, deemed a “blight” and bulldozed.
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Climate Emergency Declaration Progress Report at City Council on July 29
One year after the City of Portland established an emergency declaration to accelerate the City’s climate action, staff will share what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done to address the growing climate emergency.
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Major updates to the City’s housing-related zoning rules coming August 1
Changes will increase housing supply and accessibility for low-, moderate- and middle-income Portlanders; addresses houselessness and lack of affordable apartments and homes for community members.
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Portland City Council adopts major improvements to the City’s design review process and program
Changes will allow more multi-family housing and mixed-use projects to go directly to the permit process; expands the design standards so more projects can meet them.
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