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Bureau of Planning & Sustainability Announces Tate White as Deputy Director
Tate White joins BPS as its next Deputy Director after eight years serving the City of Portland.
Press release

January 2026 – 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
The City of Portland releases draft proposals that encourage housing production and economic recovery in the Central City
The Central City Code Amendments Project aims to address post-pandemic challenges in downtown Portland, focused on encouraging more housing and facilitating economic recovery and revitalization. Public comments on the Discussion Draft welcome through Friday, Feb. 13.
News article

Events
Planning Commission Meeting - January 27, 2026
Agenda includes the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project.
Central City Code Amendments Project - Discussion Draft Information Session #2
This information session will give an overview of the Central City Code Amendments Project and the draft proposals available for public comment. Ask staff questions and learn how to give feedback.
District 2 – ABCs of Land Use: An Introduction to Portland Zoning
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is partnering with the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN) to host a free learning event on Thursday, Jan. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., hybrid (in person and virtual), part of the ABCs of Land Use series.
Planning Commission Meeting - February 10, 2026
Tentative agenda includes the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project and the Economic Opportunities Analysis.
Past Meetings and Hearings
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