Contact a District Liaison

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Learn about the District Planning program at the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). Find contact information for the City Planners (also known as District Liaisons or DLs) designated for the six districts across the City.

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The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) has city planners assigned to six specific geographic areas of the city. These city planners serve as District Liaisons (or "DLs" for short) between BPS and community partners to help neighborhoods flourish as welcoming, accessible, and comfortable places to live, work, shop, learn, gather, and play.

About District Liaison roles

Listen

Understand each district's issues, needs, and opportunities

Connect

Build relationships with community members
Gather and share information
Infuse City projects, policies, and investments with community priorities
District Liaisons were key participants in the City's 2035 Comprehensive Plan

Solve problems

Serve as technical advisors and resources for neighbors, organizations, businesses, and institutions
Tackle planning, design, and development challenges through collaborative quick-response projects

District Liaisons can assist with long-range planning questions and issues within their districts. For help with permits, construction projects, or land use review questions, an important resource is Portland Permitting & Development, where city staff offer several early assistance options including, free 15-minute appointments with a planner, early assistance reviews, pre-permit plan checks, and pre-application conferences. You can also ask general zoning questions by calling 503-823-7300 or sending an email to ppd@portlandoregon.gov.

Find and contact a District Liaison

BPS has an online map tool to help find which district a property is located in, and get contact information for the city planner serving as the District Liaison for the area.

Explore the District Liaisons online map tool