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July 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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Deadline extended: Offer feedback on the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project
The City of Portland is seeking public input on the Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP), a new initiative to expand opportunities for affordable housing development on sites owned by non-profit housing providers and public agencies. Comments are welcome through Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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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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Give feedback on zoning code updates to help streamline development
Proposed zoning code updates address parking, exterior improvements, and regulatory improvement. Comments are welcome through Friday, July 18, 2025.
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June 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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May 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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April 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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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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A successful kickoff to envision a reconnected Albina!
Thanks to those who joined us at the Kickoff Celebration! Here’s a summary of what was shared and heard. Stay tuned for more opportunities to be involved.
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March 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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Planning Commission seeks candidates for open positions
Seeking members to serve on an advisory body responsible for long-range city planning, including guiding, developing, maintaining, and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code.
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Portland's Juniper House listed on National Register of Historic Places
Former end-of-life care facility Juniper House is recognized as one of the country’s first historic sites designated for HIV and AIDS history.
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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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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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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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