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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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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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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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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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Community members can testify about the Housing Adjustment Compliance Project in writing online via the Map App or in person or virtually at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.
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This study outlines options to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector and urges Bureau of Planning and Sustainability to consider updating the zoning code to facilitate the installation of micro-delivery hubs, which support the use of smaller and electric last-mile delivery vehicles.
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Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability today published a memo highlighting progress made in the second year of the Climate Emergency Workplan (CEW).
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An early September heat wave taught a harsh climate lesson inside aging Portland school buildings, as students and teachers sweltered in classrooms that lack air conditioning. Several public school districts are working to ease this periodic crisis with $50 million from PCEF over the next five years
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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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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 full recommended portfolio will be presented to City Council on Thursday, Sept. 5, at a first reading.
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This collaborative initiative will create restorative urban development strategies to support a more connected, accessible, sustainable, vibrant, and thriving neighborhood. Give your input on this project through the Pin it, Portland tool.
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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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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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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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On July 31, commissioners unanimously adopted the Land Division Code Update; changes take effect Oct. 1.
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