Portland building associated with HIV/AIDS history nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

Portlanders can testify on the City-sponsored nomination at public hearings in September and October; National Park Service decision expected in early 2025.

August 27, 2024 1:00 pm News article

Stakeholder Update on Multifamily Energy Reporting and Tenant Notice proposal

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.

August 14, 2024 4:25 pm News article

2023 Building Energy Reporting

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.

August 6, 2024 5:05 pm News article

City Council votes to streamline the process for dividing residential property, increase housing development

On July 31, commissioners unanimously adopted the Land Division Code Update; changes take effect Oct. 1.

August 1, 2024 3:00 pm News article

Commissioner Rubio Co-Introduces Resolution to Create Framework for Lower Albina Neighborhood

July 31, 2024 12:52 pm News article

Commissioner Rubio Proposes 5-Year Action Plan to Stimulate Housing Production

July 30, 2024 2:20 pm News article

City Council to consider strategies to stimulate new housing production

Community members invited to testify on the draft Housing Production Strategy in person at a public hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. or in writing via the Map App.

July 25, 2024 3:36 pm News article

A little easier and a little greener with e-bike incentives

Getting to work, running errands, and simply getting around town just got a little easier and a little greener with e-bike incentives.

July 25, 2024 8:00 am News article

City Council to consider streamlining land division process to achieve more housing

Community members can testify about the Land Division Code Update proposals in writing online via the Map App or in person or virtually at a public hearing on July 17.

June 28, 2024 5:00 pm News article

Regulatory improvements to address housing, economic development approved by City Council

Commissioners unanimously adopted the RICAP 10 code amendments on June 13; changes take effect Oct. 1.

June 26, 2024 4:00 pm News article

Two Portland landmarks, Erv Lind Field and Crystal Hotel, added to National Register of Historic Places for LGBTQ+ historical significance

Successful listing effort led by Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability with support from Commissioner Carmen Rubio and Oregon’s congressional delegation, led by Congressman Earl Blumenauer.

June 24, 2024 4:22 pm Press release

BPS Bio: Transportation decarbonization enthusiast Ingrid Fish

Ingrid Fish embodies “think globally, act locally” through her work at City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and on the board of the Urban Sustainability Director’s Network.

June 21, 2024 10:18 am Blog post

Commissioner Rubio Updates Zoning Code to Support Housing Production and Offer Flexibility for Home-Based Businesses

June 14, 2024 3:45 pm News article

Portlanders in need can now dial 311 or go online to request free air conditioning units ahead of summer months

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) partnering with PDX 311 to expand the reach of its Cooling Portland program

June 11, 2024 10:00 am Press release

Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces new curbside battery collection service

New service to easily recycle old batteries starts today.

June 10, 2024 6:32 am News article

Returning concrete jungles to nature

The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) is partnering with Depave to transform hot, impervious slabs into greener, cooler, more connected, resilient, and sustainable community gathering spaces. 

June 7, 2024 10:25 am Blog post

Comment on draft strategies to stimulate development of needed housing

Planning Commission to consider public comment on the Draft Housing Production Strategy and supporting documents

Updated May 30, 2024 1:00 pm News article

Meet Eric Engstrom, BPS’s new interim director

On May 15, Eric Engstrom officially took the reigns as the interim director of the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS).

May 28, 2024 12:45 pm News article

Improving household stability. Reducing risk of displacement.

Strategic Program 3: Clean Energy Improvements in Single-Family Homes moves forward

May 22, 2024 12:40 pm News article

PCEF’s tangible impact celebrated at Portland City Council

Dozens of community members turned out to cheer five years of accomplishments by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) at a Portland City Council work session May 14.

May 21, 2024 10:25 am Blog post