Post-pandemic trends continue to show high vacancy rates in downtown and other parts of the Central City. This project will explore creative solutions to promote housing production and business creation and retention in Portland’s Central City.

The Lower SE Rising Area Plan assessed land use and transportation issues in Brentwood-Darlington and portions of Mt Scott-Arleta, Woodstock and Lents. On May 2, 2024, City Council unanimously adopted the plan. The land use map amendments became effective Oct. 1, 2024.

Exploring future streetcar to Montgomery Park in NW and Hollywood Town Center in NE Portland, and jobs and housing opportunities along the way. Work on the NW area resulted in a Montgomery Park Area Plan (MPAP), which was adopted by City Council on Dec. 11, 2024 and becomes effective June 1, 2025.

Historic Parkrose led work on the Parkrose Community Plan in partnership with the City and other government and community partners to address topics such as safe streets, housing and displacement, access to jobs, community spaces, and emergency preparedness. Final report published in June 2022.

Explores opportunities to create a complete and connected neighborhood on the 30-acre site at NE 122nd Avenue and NE Shaver Street. On Dec. 11, 2019, Portland City Council adopted a resolution to accept the Parkrose-Argay Development Study Final Report.

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and Portland Bureau of Transportation are working with community members to develop transportation and land use plans in South Portland, featuring a Naito Main Street Plan. This planning project is on indefinite hiatus pending transportation funding.

The West Portland Town Center Plan lays out a vision for a healthy, connected, and multi-cultural town center and includes an action plan to meet the diverse needs of current and future residents and businesses. The plan became effective on March 31, 2023.