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Portland sees significant production in middle housing resulting from recently adopted zoning changes, report finds
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Portland sees significant production in middle housing resulting from recently adopted zoning changes
Several years after the Residential Infill Project (Parts 1 and 2) went into effect, middle housing permitting has increased significantly and has resulted in more affordable homeownership opportunities.
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January 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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City Council voted unanimously to establish a new mixed-use district in Northwest Portland
New land use changes will complement a future extension of the Portland Streetcar.
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December 2024 – 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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City Council considers Montgomery Park Area Plan amendments
Montgomery Park Area Plan and Council amendments to be considered by City Council on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10:25 a.m.
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City Council votes to approve Odor Code amendments
On Nov. 13, Portland City Council unanimously approved updates to the city’s Odor Code giving more flexibility to businesses like restaurants and nail salons, and creating more equitable and transparent enforcement.
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City Council votes to approve sign code amendments applicable to the Rose Quarter Entertainment sign district
Amendments will allow more flexibility for different sizes and types of signs, similar to other new and remodeled arena facilities.
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Montgomery Park Public Benefits Agreement to be considered by City Council
Council will hold a public hearing and take public testimony on the Montgomery Park Public Benefits Agreement on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at 2 p.m.
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November 2024 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates
A monthly newsletter 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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Potential new amendments to the Montgomery Park Area Plan
New amendments to be considered by City Council with the MPAP Recommended Draft package at a public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.
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City Council approves zoning code changes allowing more adjustments to bring the city into compliance with Senate Bill 1537
The Housing Adjustment Compliance Project amendments, approved under an emergency ordinance, will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
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Portland's LGBTQ+ history honored by Bureau of Planning and Sustainability's LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project
The project honors and recognizes places of significance to Portland’s queer history. Community members are invited to view an interactive StoryMap and the final project documents to learn more about this important and often erased history. Photo credit: Oregon Historical Society Research Library
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Calling all Portlanders — “Pin” your ideas to inform the Reconnecting Albina Planning Project
We invite community members to share your thoughts and concerns by using the Pin It, Portland: Reconnecting Albina interactive map. The deadline for input has been extended to March 15th.
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Potential amendment to the Rose Quarter Sign Code project
Amendment to be considered by City Council with the full Recommended Draft package at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2:45 p.m.
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Potential amendment to the Housing Adjustment Compliance Project to address zoning code application in the right-of-way
Amendment to be considered by City Council with the full Recommended Draft package at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.
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City Council to consider the Montgomery Park Area Plan
The public can testify about the plan before or during the public hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.
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City Council to consider proposed amendments to Portland’s Odor Code
Community members invited to review the Odor Code Update Project Recommended Draft and testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 3:30 p.m.
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City Council to consider increasing flexibility for signage around the Moda Center
Community members can testify about the Rose Quarter Sign Code Project in writing online via the Map App or in person or virtually at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2:45 p.m.
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City Council to consider zoning code changes to adjustments that bring the city into compliance with Senate Bill 1537
Community members can testify about the Housing Adjustment Compliance Project in writing online via the Map App or in person or virtually at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2 p.m.
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