Area Planning

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Area planning, often called “community” or “neighborhood" planning, provides an opportunity to explore issues at a finer scale and with the local community. Area plans must comply with the Comprehensive Plan in effect at the time the area plan is developed.
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Area and Neighborhood Plans

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News

Planning Commission to consider new land use and transportation plan for Montgomery Park area in NW Portland

The Montgomery Park Area Plan proposes new direction for NW area, setting stage for housing, more jobs, and transportation options; staff briefing and public hearing on Tuesday, May 21 at 5 p.m.

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April 2024 – 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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