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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability gets City Council approval on two critical climate-related initiatives
Commissioners unanimously adopt the Climate Emergency Workplan and the Fossil Fuel Terminal Zoning Amendments; pave the way for new renewable fuel standards.
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Sustainability resources for home-based businesses
Home-based businesses can take advantage of residential energy and water saving programs.
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3 tips to bring bike riders to your business
Set up free bike racks and promote your bike friendly offerings.
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Don't flush your Franklins down the toilet
Save money and water by fixing leaky toilets or upgrading to a water-efficient one.
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Portland City Council shares praise, gratitude for Bureau of Planning and Sustainability’s Climate Emergency Workplan
The public may submit written testimony until the start of the agenda item at Council on Wednesday, August 24.
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August 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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PCEF Program achieves over 1,000 cooling unit installations
In need of heat relief? Call 211 to get transportation to a local cooling shelter and other resources. For medical help, call 911.
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Portland City Council unanimously approves largest single investment in climate justice in City history
$107 million will fund 65 projects fighting climate change as nation faces unrelenting heatwaves, wildfires, drought and other extreme weather events.
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WANTED: Candidates for new Chief Sustainability Officer for the City of Portland
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is looking for a passionate and skilled manager to lead the City of Portland’s renowned climate and sustainability work.
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July 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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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces recommendations for Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund Round 2 RFP
The full recommended portfolio will be presented to City Council on Wednesday, July 13, at a first reading.
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Parkrose Community Plan gets a zine
Two youth transform the plan into a visually accessible story about the history and future of their community.
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BPS’s long-time leader of Master Recycler program says goodbye
Lauren Norris leaves as the robust program moves to Metro; continues her legacy of outreach, education and inclusion.
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PSC recommends the West Portland Town Center Plan to City Council
After holding two public hearings and several work sessions, the Planning and Sustainability Commission voted to recommend the new plan for this corner of SW Portland to City Council for consideration and adoption.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Names Donnie Oliveira Director for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Interim Deputy Director Eric Engstrom will also permanently fill that role
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City Council to hear public testimony on zoning code amendments that limit the size of new fossil fuel terminals
Portlanders can testify in person or virtually on June 30 at 2 p.m. or in writing via the Map App.
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Lower SE Portland Area Plan online open house and survey close June 30
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) are collaborating with community members to assess land use and transportation issues for Brentwood-Darlington and portions of the Lents, Ardenwald-Johnson Creek, Mt Scott-Arleta, and Woodstock neighborhoods.
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New application deadline for PCEF Committee member recruitment
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) seeks two new members for its nine-member committee. Deadline to apply: June 26, 2022.
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Draft design guidelines for the South Portland Historic District are ready for review and comment
Portlanders can read the Proposed Draft of the South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines, then testify to the Historic Landmarks Commission at a July 11 public hearing.
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June 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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