The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) has released the Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) Discussion Draft for public review. The EOA is a state-required study that looks at how Portland can support job growth, maintain a competitive land supply, and align land use with community values over the next 20 years.
This draft builds on recent economic trends and community priorities, and it highlights strategies for Portland’s major employment geographies:
- Central City – adapting to shifting work patterns and reactivating underutilized spaces.
- Industrial Districts – balancing site readiness, freight mobility, and environmental protections.
- Neighborhood Business Districts – enabling small businesses, light production, and reinvestment in older storefronts.
- Campus Institutions – supporting growth of health, education, and research facilities that provide essential services and high-wage jobs.
How to Get Involved
Community members are invited to review the Discussion Draft and share feedback. Comments are welcome through Monday, Nov. 10. There are several ways to participate:
- Explore the Map App – Review draft recommendations and provide comments directly online.
- Take the Questionnaire – Share your perspective on how Portland should prioritize actions to support jobs growth.
- Attend the Open House – Join us on October 30, 2025, at the Portland Building from 5–7 p.m. to learn more and talk with staff.
- Attend one of two virtual Information Sessions – Join us online to learn more about the Economic Opportunities Analysis and how to give feedback
Next Steps
Following the outreach period this fall, BPS will revise the draft into a Proposed Draft for consideration by the Planning Commission later this year. The Planning Commission will hold public hearings before forwarding a recommendation to City Council in 2026.
Your feedback will help shape strategies that support inclusive prosperity, business innovation, and environmental stewardship across Portland.
Job growth and natural resource protections
The Economic Opportunities Analysis is being conducted in coordination with the Columbia Corridor Industrial Lands Ezones Project to provide adequate protection for natural resources and sufficient industrial and employment land to meet future needs.
The Economic Opportunities Analysis is part of a broader Citywide effort to balance job growth and natural resource protections.