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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
Metro and City of Portland Announce Next Steps in Portland’5 Management Transition
Metro has announced its intention to withdraw from Portland’5 Centers for the Arts management, which will return to the City of Portland as of July 1, 2027.
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City of Portland Announces Eric Kutch as Director of Portland Permitting & Development
Kutch will lead the City’s permitting organization, which was formed last year to streamline permitting and development review services with a more customer-focused lens.
Press release
Apply by October 6: Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts Steering Committee
The City of Portland is seeking representatives from the community to serve on a steering committee that will make recommendations about the Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts project's direction and next steps.
Updated News article
Portland City Council Approves Temporary Code Suspensions to Improve Permitting Process
This first package of changes, going into effect October 24, aligns City teams and breaks down siloes to support development alterations.
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City of Portland will issue land use violation notice for ICE facility, triggering process to determine next steps at the site
The City of Portland believes the federal government violated detention conditions of its land use approval 25 times in a 10-month period, according to federal records. Next steps could include fines or a land use hearing.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability Publishes Third and Final Progress Report for Climate Emergency Workplan
Today, Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability published the third and final report highlighting progress made on the Climate Emergency Workplan (CEW).
Press release
Administrative Rules Updates from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS)
BPS made updates to administrative rules to conform with the City of Portland's new form of government.
Updated Public notice
Project updates from the Code Alignment Project team
The first amendment proposal from the Code Alignment Project will be heard at the August 12 Homelessness and Housing Committee.
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Transportation and Feasibility Studies Advance to Spotlight Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts
The latest updates from the Future of Large-Scale Performing Arts team include the completion of an initial transportation study, the kick-off of a market feasibility study, early planning for a steering committee, and more.
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Mayor Wilson and Governor Kotek Issue Joint Letter Supporting Blazers’ Future in Portland
Addressed to National Basketball League Commissioner Adam Silver, the joint letter from Mayor Wilson and Governor Kotek affirms their strong support for keeping the Portland Trail Blazers in the city.
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Small Business Repair/Restore Grant Reopens
The grant provides reimbursement to small businesses that have sustained physical damages due to break-ins and vandalism.
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Portland City Council Approves a Temporary SDC Exemption to Jumpstart Housing Development
City Council's unanimous vote paves the way for affordable housing by temporarily eliminating key development fees for three years.
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City Enlists Veterans Community to Envision a New Street-Level Home for the Coliseum Memorial Walls
The Veterans Memorial Coliseum Project Advisory Group has released its recommendations for the future of the Coliseum memorial walls.
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Mayor Wilson Releases Statement on State Funding for Portland State University’s Performing Arts and Culture Center
Mayor Wilson praises State support for Portland State University’s Performing Arts and Culture Center.
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2024 State of Housing in Portland Report Shows Housing Costs Continuing to Outpace Incomes
The 10th annual report from the Portland Housing Bureau and Mayor Keith Wilson breaks down housing, affordability, and more, now organized by Council District
Press release
City Selects Prospective New Enhanced Services Districts in all Four Council Districts
After careful consideration, the City has selected four prospective Enhanced Services Districts (ESDs) to support using City capacity and resources.
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Planning Commission to take public testimony on the Code Alignment Project proposals
The Code Alignment Project is proposing a temporary suspension of some rules that apply to projects proposing additions or other alterations to existing buildings. On Tuesday, June 10 at 12:30 p.m., the Planning Commission will hear public testimony on proposed changes to Title 33 and Title 11.
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Lisa Abuaf Nominated to Serve as Prosper Portland’s Interim Executive Director
If approved, Abuaf will lead Portland's economic development agency until a new executive director joins Prosper Portland later this year.
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Governor Kotek, Mayor Wilson Announce Actions to Help Build More Housing in Portland
State and city partnership to spur multifamily housing development in Portland
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