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Influential Native American musician Jim Pepper’s Portland house nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
Portlanders can testify on the City-sponsored nomination at two hearings in January and February; National Park Service decision expected in the spring.
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New Planning Commission seeks candidates for upcoming openings
Seeking passionate Portlanders to serve on advisory body responsible for guiding, developing, maintaining, and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code.
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December 2022 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on throughout the City of Portland. Please see the project updates and websites below for more details, and to find contact information for the appropriate project staff.
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Planning and Sustainability Commission Recommends the Floodplain Resilience Plan to City Council
Plan aims to reduce the impacts of flooding in Portland and protect floodplain habitat for endangered and threatened fish species; City Council to consider the plan in the spring of 2023.
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City Council approves new plan for equitable growth and development in southwest Portland
The West Portland Town Center Plan addresses community priorities, including the need for housing stability and access to economic opportunity and services in this diverse area of southwest Portland.
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South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines Adopted by City Council
The new design guidelines go into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
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Shelter to Housing Continuum – Part 2 proposals head to City Council
The Planning and Sustainability Commission recommends the S2HC2 proposal after adding a few code amendments; Portlanders can testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on Feb. 8, 2023.
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EV Ready Code Project heads to City Council with amendments from the Planning and Sustainability Commission
Council will hear public testimony on the code changes to increase access to electric vehicle charging facilities on Jan. 25, 2023.
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November 2022 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on throughout the City of Portland. Please see the project updates and websites below for more details, and to find contact information for the appropriate project staff.
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Proposal to dissolve the Planning and Sustainability Commission and create the Planning Commission moves forward
The new Planning Commission will focus on land use planning, while continuing to advance the policies in Portland’s Comprehensive Plan, including those related to sustainability.
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Planning and Sustainability Commission approves new requirements for EV charging facilities
Zoning amendments would increase EV-ready infrastructure in new multi-dwelling and mixed-use development.
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Unveiling of a mural in NE Portland celebrates the history of Black Portlanders and importance of age-friendly communities
BPS’s Age-friendly City Program supports the Marie Smith Adult Day Center, where the mural was recently unveiled in a ceremony attended by patrons and community leaders.
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October 2022 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on throughout the City of Portland. Please see the project updates and websites below for more details, and to find contact information for the appropriate project staff.
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Refinements to the Shelter to Housing Continuum project heads to Planning and Sustainability Commission
Commissioners will hear testimony on proposals to streamline the process of creating shelters for people experiencing houselessness; address code barriers and unanticipated technical issues.
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New Historic District Design Guidelines for South Portland head to City Council
Recommended Draft Design Guidelines are now available for review; Portlanders invited to testify in writing or at a public hearing on Nov. 2.
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Plan for the future of the West Portland Town Center heads to City Council for a public hearing on Oct. 12
Portlanders invited to testify on community development, land use, and infrastructure proposals to shape the future of West Portland Town Center as an equitable, resilient, and people-focused place.
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September 2022 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on throughout the City of Portland. Please see the project updates and websites below for more details, and to find contact information for the appropriate project staff.
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Proposed code amendments to require EV charging conduit in new multi-dwelling/mixed use buildings heads to PSC
Public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 13, starting at 12:30 p.m.
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Plan to protect Portland’s residents, properties, wildlife and floodplains heads to Planning and Sustainability Commission
Portlanders invited to testify on the Floodplain Resilience Plan Proposed Draft to the PSC virtually or in person at a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m.; and testify in writing via the Map App.
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Refinements to the Shelter to Housing Continuum project ready for public review
New proposals will streamline the process of creating shelter for people experiencing houselessness; address code barriers and unanticipated technical issues.
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