Long-range Planning

Program
The City’s Long-range Planning program stewards and improves urban design and land use regulations, and develops new strategies to achieve City-adopted goals for a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous city for all.
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Long-range Planning: What we do

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Zoning Code and Maps

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Planning maps

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Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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2035 Comprehensive Plan

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Environmental and River Planning

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Historic and Cultural Resources

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Area Planning

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Housing and Economic Planning

News

City Council unanimously adopts Portland’s first ever Housing Production Strategy

On Aug. 28, the City Council unanimously passed the City’s inaugural Housing Production Strategy, which includes 35 practicable actions to promote needed housing development, while addressing the City's housing, equity, climate, and urban-design goals.

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The Reconnecting Albina Planning Project kicks off

A collaborative initiative to create restorative urban development strategies to support a more connected, accessible, sustainable, vibrant, and thriving neighborhood.

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Portland building associated with HIV/AIDS history nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places

Portlanders can testify on the City-sponsored nomination at public hearings in September and October; National Park Service decision expected in early 2025.

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City Council votes to streamline the process for dividing residential property, increase housing development

On July 31, commissioners unanimously adopted the Land Division Code Update; changes take effect Oct. 1.

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Events

Planning Commission Meeting

Agenda includes: Central City TIF briefing/hearing; Rose Quarter Sign Code Amendment work session; Housing Adjustment Compliance Project work session; Odor Code Update Project work session

12:30 pm – 3:45 pm
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Planning Commission Meeting

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Planning Commission Meeting

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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Planning Commission Meeting

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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