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City Council gives RIP project staff direction on amendment concepts
Council holds two work sessions on proposed amendments to the Residential Infill Project; directs staff to develop some of them for a public hearing on March 12.
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Deadline extended to apply for the MP2H – NW Project Working Group
Application deadline is April 12, 2020.
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Request for Proposals for MP2H Community Grants Program
The grant proposal deadline is March 1, 2020.
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Ready for public review: A new land use plan for the future of the Willamette riverfront in the South Portland, Riverdale, and Central City areas
River Plan/South Reach Proposed Draft heads to Planning and Sustainability Commission for public hearings; proposals address land uses and zoning, scenic and natural resources, recreation, and transportation.
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City Council extends written testimony deadline for the Residential Infill Project
Comments must be received by Friday, January 17 at 5 PM
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Parkrose Argay Development Study adopted by City Council
City Council adopts a resolution accepting the concept master plan and potential for future city involvement.
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Make a difference in the new year and learn how to recycle right
Use Recycle or Not to help answer your questions.
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A decade of sustainable improvements for garbage and recycling in Portland
Collection changes and community action help reduce waste and increase materials recovery.
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January 2020 BPS Planning Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of land use planning work going on in your neighborhoods. Please visit the project website and contact project staff with any questions.
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December 2019 BPS Planning Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of land use planning work going on in your neighborhoods. Please visit the project website and contact project staff with any questions.
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City Council now accepting testimony on the Residential Infill Project
Portlanders can testify in person at public hearings in January or via the Map App.
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Next Steps: Climate Policy Commitments
The climate crisis demands serious action. While the City of Portland is a leader on climate action nationally and globally, we know that we need to double-down and do more if we are going to meet emission reduction targets of 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.
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Now available: 2018 energy performance metrics for more than 800 commercial buildings
The results are in! Find out how buildings across Portland perform in energy usage and efficiency. New functionality added to the map this year allows you to compare buildings within the map interface according to key characteristics.
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Map that protects Portland’s environmental zones being updated and available for review
Public comments sought on the Ezone Map Correction Project Discussion Draft until Jan. 31, 2020; three open houses offered to learn more.
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City Council Hearing Date for the Residential Infill Project Confirmed
SAVE THE DATE: Jan. 15, 2020, is first public hearing on updates to single-dwelling zones.
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Mayor Ted Wheeler appoints final four recommended members to the inaugural Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Committee
Now the nine-member PCEF Committee can begin reviewing proposals, selecting grant recipients and distributing the first $7 million of clean energy funds.
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Portlanders show their support for deconstructing – rather than demolishing – older buildings
City Council hears testimony overwhelmingly in favor of requiring “younger” buildings to be subject to deconstruction ordinance
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Celebrate the anniversary of the Portland Clean Energy Fund
One year ago today, Portlanders overwhelmingly voted in favor of funding clean energy projects to benefit frontline communities; City Council to complete the PCEF Committee appointments on Thursday, Nov. 7 at PCC Southeast.
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Apply to Serve on the BPS Waste Equity Advisory Group
Volunteer application deadline is November 17.
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Consulting Opportunity for BPS’ Waste Equity Workplan
Applications due to Kapwa Consulting, LLC by November 17.
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