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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.
Newsletter
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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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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Discussion Draft of the Naito Main Street / Ross Island Bridgehead Land Use Plan available for review
Although the transportation and planning project is on indefinite hiatus, the draft land use plan was made available for public review.
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Events
Planning Commission Meeting - July 22, 2025
Agenda includes:
-Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project, briefing/hearing
-Waterfront Study, informational presentation
-Inner Eastside Infrastructure Study, informational presentation
Planning Commission Meeting - August 12, 2025
Tentative agenda includes:
-Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project, work session
-Central City Major Projects, informational presentation
Planning Commission Meeting - August 26, 2025
Planning Commission Meeting - September 23, 2025
Past Meetings and Hearings
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