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Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

Bureau/Office
Community and Economic Development
BPS develops solutions to make Portland more equitable, healthy, prosperous and resilient. Through long-range planning, climate action, waste management, community technology and digital equity, and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, we build a better future for all.
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About Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

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BPS in the news

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Long-range Planning

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Garbage, Recycling, and Compost

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Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)

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Climate Action

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Community Technology

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Data Services Program

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Graffiti Program

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Sustainability

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Community and Economic Development Service Area

News

City of Portland Awards Grants to Support Digital Skills Building for Native Communities

News release from the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.

Press release

Keep it fresh with these food storage tips

Learn how to keep food from going bad by making the most of your freezer and understanding where in your fridge and cupboard food will last the longest.

Blog post

Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund launches its fourth Community Grants Program funding cycle

Applications for $67 million of available funding open March 26 through May 27, 2025

Press release

City Council voted unanimously to establish a new mixed-use district in Northwest Portland

New land use changes will complement a future extension of the Portland Streetcar.

News article

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Events

Community Grants 2025 open office hours

In addition to technical assistance offered on our website, we are also offering virtual open office hours to assist applicants with the Community Grant process.

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Public Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

cancelled due to lack of agenda items

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Cancelled
Public Meeting
Available Online

Community Involvement Committee Meeting

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meeting

PCEF Committee Meeting – May 15, 2025

The Committee will hear updates on PCEF fund forecast, PCEF FY25-26 requested budget, and will continue discussion of Portland City Councilor Mitch Green’s "Healthy Parks, Healthy Climate" proposal.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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