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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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City Council adopts the Residential Infill Project – Part 2

On June 1, 2022, City Council voted to adopt additional changes to zoning in Portland’s single-dwelling zones, thus expanding allowances for more housing types.

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2022 Digital Inclusion Fund Grantees!

Congratulations to Community Digital Navigators grantees, AfroVillage and The Rosewood Initiative, and Small Business Digital Navigator grantee, the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber!

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Digital Navigators Application Window Has Closed

Community Digital Navigators, and the Small Business Digital Navigators pilot grant application window has closed. Stay tuned for more information on this grant program.

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City Council Voted to Adopt the Ezone Project

On May 25, City Council voted to adopt the Environmental Overlay Map Correction Project (also known as the Ezone Project).

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City Council adopts amendments to the Residential Infill Project – Part 2 Recommended Draft

After considering public testimony, Commissioners voted to amend a few proposed changes to zoning in Portland’s single-dwelling zones.

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Lower SE Portland Area Plan launches online open house and survey

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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City Council to hear public testimony on potential amendments to the Residential Infill Project – Part 2 (RIP2) Recommended Draft

On May 19, Portlanders will be able to testify on proposed changes to zoning in Portland’s single-dwelling zones.

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On the road for the Surveillance Technologies Policy - May 2022 update

The City of Portland is hosting a series of public discussions and policy workshops to inform key policy areas for a citywide ordinance on the use of surveillance technologies in Portland.

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