Programs

With specific bold actions, there is still time to ensure the best-case scenario for Portland in a warming world. Learn how the City is working to restore a safe climate for all Portlanders, centering Black, Indigenous and other communities of color hit hardest by the impacts of climate change.

The Community Technology program builds community capacity and champions investments and public policy in a rapidly changing communications technology, utility, and broadband landscape to keep our local communities economically and culturally healthy.

Data Services helps people use data to improve program and policy decisions, evaluate City services, and share stories. We do this by providing centralized data services to City staff and community partners to collect, analyze, govern and share data.

Learn what goes in each bin, how to sign up for garbage service, and how to look up your garbage company. Request assistance and order free recycling signs and labels. Find out how to get rid of stuff that doesn't fit in your bins and how to report trash in public areas.

The Graffiti Program works with community members to keep Portland beautiful by removing unauthorized graffiti. We also partner with local groups to support and protect public art murals.

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.

PCEF invests in community-led projects to reduce carbon emissions, create economic opportunity, and help make our city more resilient as we face a changing climate. Read more about PCEF programs and current funding opportunities below.

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability offers a broad set of programs and policies that advance environmental sustainability throughout the city and empower residents to make sustainable choices in their everyday lives.