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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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City Council votes to approve sign code amendments applicable to the Rose Quarter Entertainment sign district

Amendments will allow more flexibility for different sizes and types of signs, similar to other new and remodeled arena facilities.

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Bringing reliable, clean energy transportation to Bybee Lakes shelter

Forth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing equitable access to clean transportation.

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MHCRC peer learning event: Empowerment through video creation and collaboration

MHCRC hosted a Peer Learning Event for over 40 grantees to showcase video projects created through its Community Technology Grants. The event highlighted how MHCRC funding fosters collaboration, enables communities to tell impactful stories, and strengthens community engagement through media.

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Bureau of Planning and Sustainability released new, interactive Climate and Energy Dashboard

New dashboard shows progress toward Portland’s climate goals and provides unprecedented transparency into carbon emissions and energy data.

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Montgomery Park Public Benefits Agreement to be considered by City Council

Council will hold a public hearing and take public testimony on the Montgomery Park Public Benefits Agreement on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at 2 p.m.

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Now available: Portland's 2023 energy performance metrics for more than 600 commercial buildings

View the newly published summary annual report and energy performance metrics. Learn how large commercial buildings across Portland perform in energy usage and efficiency, and use the map interface to compare buildings with key characteristics.

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Digital Equity Newsletter – November 2024

OHSU CO-LED Summit, Cully Business Association Meeting, 2025 MHCRC Community Grants Cycle and Franchise Renewal, Multnomah County Library Volunteer Opportunity, Calls to Action

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Potential new amendments to the Montgomery Park Area Plan

New amendments to be considered by City Council with the MPAP Recommended Draft package at a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.

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City Council approves zoning code changes allowing more adjustments to bring the city into compliance with Senate Bill 1537

The Housing Adjustment Compliance Project amendments, approved under an emergency ordinance, will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

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Calling all Portlanders — “Pin” your ideas to inform the Reconnecting Albina Planning Project

We invite community members to share your thoughts and concerns by using the Pin It, Portland: Reconnecting Albina interactive map. The deadline for input has been extended to Monday, March 31.

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Potential amendment to the Rose Quarter Sign Code project

Amendment to be considered by City Council with the full Recommended Draft package at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2:45 p.m.

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A Portland farm heals a painful past

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Potential amendment to the Housing Adjustment Compliance Project to address zoning code application in the right-of-way

Amendment to be considered by City Council with the full Recommended Draft package at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.

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City Council to consider the Montgomery Park Area Plan

The public can testify about the plan before or during the public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.

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You’re invited! Join BPS and City of Portland staff at the fifth “Climate Conversations”

Join BPS and other City staff leading this work as they share what was accomplished during the second year of the Climate Emergency Workplan and what is coming next to help make our city more resilient as we face a changing climate.

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Technical Advisory Committee on Renewable Fuel Standard Releases Recommendations for 2026 Implementation

The Renewable Fuel Standard Technical Advisory Committee released recommendations for the 2026 implementation of Portland’s Renewable Fuel Standard, fulfilling its first obligation to report to BPS by Oct. 15, 2025.

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City Council to consider proposed amendments to Portland’s Odor Code

Community members invited to review the Odor Code Update Project Recommended Draft and testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 3:30 p.m.

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City Council to consider increasing flexibility for signage around the Moda Center

Community members can testify about the Rose Quarter Sign Code Project in writing online via the Map App or in person or virtually at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2:45 p.m.

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