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November updates Surveillance Technologies Policy
Policy public hearing delayed to February 2023; Surveillance Technologies policy refresher; Policy development and public involvement; Next steps and future work
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November 2022 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on throughout the City of Portland. Please see the project updates and websites below for more details, and to find contact information for the appropriate project staff.
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Boxes, bubble wrap and more: What’s recyclable?
Find out which types of packaging can be recycled, which go in the trash, and how to avoid overflowing bins.
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Proposal to dissolve the Planning and Sustainability Commission and create the Planning Commission moves forward
The new Planning Commission will focus on land use planning, while continuing to advance the policies in Portland’s Comprehensive Plan, including those related to sustainability.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Announces Bureau Organizational Changes
The Office for Community Technology will join the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
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Planning and Sustainability Commission approves new requirements for EV charging facilities
Zoning amendments would increase EV-ready infrastructure in new multi-dwelling and mixed-use development.
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Unveiling of a mural in NE Portland celebrates the history of Black Portlanders and importance of age-friendly communities
BPS’s Age-friendly City Program supports the Marie Smith Adult Day Center, where the mural was recently unveiled in a ceremony attended by patrons and community leaders.
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Portland City Council approves changes to Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund program structure
Proposed near-term PCEF community investments include $40 million for urban tree canopy, $60 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to multi-family housing, and more.
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September 27 work session on Surveillance Technologies and impact assessments
Portland’s City Council engaged in a work session on surveillance technologies and impact assessments. The session focused on the benefits of assessing the impacts and risks of technology.
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October 2022 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on throughout the City of Portland. Please see the project updates and websites below for more details, and to find contact information for the appropriate project staff.
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Refinements to the Shelter to Housing Continuum project heads to Planning and Sustainability Commission
Commissioners will hear testimony on proposals to streamline the process of creating shelters for people experiencing houselessness; address code barriers and unanticipated technical issues.
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Digital Inclusion Week 2022
"Turning Our Moment into Movement" is the theme of Digital Inclusion Week 2022. Digital Inclusion Week is an annual week of awareness, recognition, and celebration of the organizations and individuals across the country who work tirelessly to promote digital equity in their communities.
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New Historic District Design Guidelines for South Portland head to City Council
Recommended Draft Design Guidelines are now available for review; Portlanders invited to testify in writing or at a public hearing on Nov. 2.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability invites community feedback on proposed code amendment to City’s Renewable Fuel Standard
Public comment will remain open through Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.
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Plan for the future of the West Portland Town Center heads to City Council for a public hearing on Oct. 12
Portlanders invited to testify on community development, land use, and infrastructure proposals to shape the future of West Portland Town Center as an equitable, resilient, and people-focused place.
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September 2022 Surveillance Technologies Policy updates
The Smart City PDX team is releasing a draft version of the surveillance technologies policy. This is the result of more than a year of participatory work with the community. This document is being reviewed for comments by City agencies. We are expecting to have a public hearing later this year.
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September 2022 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on throughout the City of Portland. Please see the project updates and websites below for more details, and to find contact information for the appropriate project staff.
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Proposed code amendments to require EV charging conduit in new multi-dwelling/mixed use buildings heads to PSC
Public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 13, starting at 12:30 p.m.
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Plan to protect Portland’s residents, properties, wildlife and floodplains heads to Planning and Sustainability Commission
Portlanders invited to testify on the Floodplain Resilience Plan Proposed Draft to the PSC virtually or in person at a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m.; and testify in writing via the Map App.
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Refinements to the Shelter to Housing Continuum project ready for public review
New proposals will streamline the process of creating shelter for people experiencing houselessness; address code barriers and unanticipated technical issues.
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