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New study shows promising housing production results from the Residential Infill Project (RIP)
A year after new rules governing single-dwelling zones went into effect, middle housing and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) production have increased dramatically.
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Proposals to update Portland’s floodplain regulations move forward in preparation for City Council consideration in August
Community members will have opportunities to provide input on building code (City Title 24) updates in July; City Council hearings on both building code and zoning code at the end of August.
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MP2H Northwest Plan Update
Staff are on focused potential land use and transportation changes in the area between NW Vaughn and NW Nicolai, west of Highway 30; staff will share latest work at upcoming open house.
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June 2023 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot 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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Proposed amendments to Portland’s parking code to be considered by City Council
Portlanders invited to review the Parking Compliance Amendments As-Amended Draft and testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on June 7.
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Lower SE Rising Area Plan available for public review
Draft land use and transportation plan for Brentwood-Darlington and nearby areas to expand opportunities for neighborhood businesses, housing, and safe transportation options.
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May 2023 – 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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April 2023 – 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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Portland’s new Planning Commission convenes for the first time
Eight new Planning Commissioners held their inaugural meeting with Commissioner Carmen Rubio and BPS staff.
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Community participation sought for LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project
Portlanders are invited to submit information about older buildings with historical ties and significance to the LGBTQ+ community.
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Vehicular parking code updates ready for public review
Updates to parking rules will reduce regulations for the amount of vehicular parking required with development and add new standards to include green features with larger parking lots.
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March 2023 – 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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City Council votes unanimously to adopt code refinements that help shelter providers site and tailor improvements to their properties
Changes focus on small outdoor shelters like Safe Rest Villages.
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City Council approves appointments to the City of Portland’s new Planning Commission
Eight new commissioners will help guide equitable growth and development across the city.
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Historic Landmarks Commission endorses addition to historic library
Albina Library, a 111-year-old community institution in Northeast Portland, will be updated to meet modern building standards and community needs while honoring historic context.
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City Council voted unanimously to require new residential and mixed-use buildings to be electrical-vehicle ready
New buildings will be constructed with conduits to accommodate future electric vehicle charging.
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February 2023 – 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 increase EV charging facilities in new multi-family construction heads to City Council on Jan. 25 @ 2 p.m.
Public invited to testify in person via Zoom or at City Hall, or in writing via the Map App.
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City Council to consider updates to the Shelter to Housing Continuum Project
Portlanders invited to testify on new proposals to streamline the process of creating shelter for people experiencing houselessness, address code barriers, and unanticipated technical issues.
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Proposed new code amendments to dissolve Planning and Sustainability Commission and create a new Planning Commission head to City Council
Portlanders invited to testify on the changes at a public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.
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