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City Council votes unanimously to create a standardized approach for approving public infrastructure projects in natural areas

On March 11, 2026, Portland City Council voted unanimously to approve the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project. This project amends environmental overlay zone (ezone) regulations to facilitate the replacement of public infrastructure and the management of vegetation in natural areas.

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March 2026 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates

A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in 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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February 2026 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates

A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in 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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Submit testimony on a recommendation to City Council to create standards for public infrastructure improvements in natural areas

Project staff have released the Recommended Draft of the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project. Submit testimony for a Portland City Council Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m.

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January 2026 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates

A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in 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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November 2025 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates

A monthly newsletter of BPS's active long-range land use planning work in 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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Proposed Draft released to create new standards for approving public infrastructure projects located in natural areas

The Planning Commission will hold a hearing on July 22nd to review draft proposals to streamline public infrastructure upgrades and improvements in natural areas. The public is encouraged to tune in and participate. Information on how to sign up to testify or submit comments can be found below.

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Discussion Draft released to propose new standards for approving public infrastructure projects located in natural areas

Community members are invited to comment on draft proposals to streamline public infrastructure upgrades and improvements in natural areas. Comments are welcome through May 9, 2025.

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