Long-range Planning

Program
The City’s Long-range Planning program stewards and improves urban design and land use regulations, and develops new strategies to achieve City-adopted goals for a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous city for all.
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Long-range Planning: What we do

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Zoning Code and Maps

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Engage in land use planning

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District Planning

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Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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2035 Comprehensive Plan

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Environmental and River Planning

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Historic and Cultural Resources

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Area Planning

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Housing and Economic Planning

News

June 2023 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates

A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on across the City of Portland. See the project updates below for more details, and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.

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Lower SE Rising Area Plan available for public review

Draft land use and transportation plan for Brentwood-Darlington and nearby areas to expand opportunities for neighborhood businesses, housing, and safe transportation options.

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Community participation sought for LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project

Portlanders are invited to submit information about older buildings with historical ties and significance to the LGBTQ+ community.

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Events

Planning Commission Meeting

Agenda inclues: Commission Bylaws - work session; Training - briefing

12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Community Involvement Committee Meeting – June 2023

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Planning Commission Meeting

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Cancelled Public Meeting
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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