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Community and Economic Development Service Area

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Community and Economic Development
The City's Community and Economic Development service area focuses on economic development, housing, climate, and urban development – working to ensure Portland's future is resilient, sustainable, and prosperous.
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About Community and Economic Development

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How we measure our work

City Administrator and Deputies

City Leadership Team

Contact

Elliott Kozuch

Public Information Manager, Community & Economic Development
elliott.kozuch@portlandoregon.gov
phone number971-480-0551

Related offices, programs, and projects

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Housing Bureau

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Permitting & Development

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Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

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Prosper Portland

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Enhanced Services Districts Program

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Spectator Venues and Visitor Activities Program

News

Administrative Rules Updates from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS)

BPS is proposing updates to administrative rules to conform with the City of Portland's new form of government. Submit public comments on these changes until May 4, 2025.

Public notice

Eric Engstrom Named Director of the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

News release from the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.

News article

BPS E-news: Support for under-resourced communities

March 2025 – PCEF and Digital Skills for Native Americans grants, free Home Energy Scores, code improvements and more. Subscribe to this monthly newsletter from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability below.

News article

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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

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