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October 2026 – BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates
Long-range Planning
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Newsletter
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Monthly newsletter on long-range city planning projects in Portland. See what happened, what’s coming next, and how to participate. Find links to meetings, ways to comment, and staff contacts. Subscribe to get email alerts when new newsletters and project updates are posted.
First year of City housing development incentive shows promise
Permitting & Development
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News article
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The temporary exemption of system development charges for new housing units permitted on or after Aug. 15, 2025, is incentivizing new construction, but development challenges, most of which are outside the City’s purview, persist.
Five Affordable Housing Developments Awarded Clean Energy Dollars by the Portland Housing Bureau
Housing Bureau
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Press release
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PCEF funding released over the summer for clean energy and efficiency investments in affordable housing will help reduce emissions, lower operating costs, improve resident comfort, and support long-term affordability.
Filtration Neighbor Update - October 9, 2026
Bull Run Filtration Project
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Newsletter
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Read the October 9, 2026 Bull Run Filtration construction activity update to learn about work happening the week of October 12, 2026.
Traffic Advisory: Flood mitigation work on N Greeley Avenue, from N Interstate Avenue to N Going Street, will require periodic lane closures beginning on Monday, Oct. 12
Transportation
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News article
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Contractors will improve drainage by installing new inlets and piping on N Greeley Avenue between N Interstate Avenue and N Going Street starting Monday, Oct. 12. The work will require periodic northbound vehicle lane closures as well as periodic closures of the North Greeley Avenue Multi-Use Path.
Construction and maintenance
Fall 2018
Summer 2019
Fall 2018
This project is currently in the 60% design phase. Planning will continue throughout 2026.
Construction began in Spring 2025. This project to help restore Johnson Creek is now complete.
Strategic and planning projects
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Community Roundtable: Unified Housing Strategy - District 1
Portlanders who live, work, play, study, or worship in District 1 are invited to participate in a Community Roundtable about the City's work to create a Unified Housing Strategy. On Zoom or in person at the Rosewood Initiative.
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
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Public meeting
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Upcoming events
East 205 TIF District: Community Leadership Committee (CLC) Meeting
Monthly meeting of the East 205 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Community Leadership Committee. Attend in person or via Zoom.
5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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Public meeting
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Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)
The Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) is an advisory body representing those with interests in the outcomes of policies, budgets, regulations, and procedures that affect development review processes. Its meetings are regularly held on the third Thursday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m.
8:00 am
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10:00 am
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Public meeting
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Community Roundtable: Unified Housing Strategy - District 4
Portlanders who live, work, play, study, or worship in District 4 are invited to participate in a Community Roundtable about the City's work to create a Unified Housing Strategy. On Zoom or in person at Rose City Community Collective.
9:00 am
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11:00 am
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Public meeting
Available online