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Both the Planning and Sustainability Commission and the Design Commission recommend updates to the City’s design guidelines, zoning code and map to City Council; future public hearing date to be determined.

Planning and Sustainability Commission and Design Commission vote to recommend proposals to City Council; public hearing TBD

Portland City Council approved two landmark housing relief measures that allow more housing, more types of housing, and more affordable housing throughout Portland’s neighborhoods. Today’s housing relief measures build upon a broader suite of housing and houselessness policies and investments.

Installations began in July throughout East Portland.

Landmark zoning reforms will open Portland’s residential neighborhoods to more – and less expensive – housing types for Portlanders today and those to come.

On August 11, BPS staff briefed the Planning and Sustainability Commission on the ADAP work to date and project goals, including the recruitment for the Anti-displacement Task Force.

New task force to comprise community members and cross-bureau City leadership; recommend actions for City Council to address housing and commercial displacement.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is planning to begin construction of the Alternative Pedestrian Walkway on NE 60th in the Cully Neighborhood the week of August 17.

Assistance prioritized for BIPOC communities will help thousands of households, but without more help from Congress, thousands of others will be left out and vulnerable to eviction.

Assistance prioritized for BIPOC communities will help thousands of households, but without more help from Congress, thousands of others will be left vulnerable to eviction.

Request for Interest. Submissions due Thursday, August 20, 2020, 5:00 PM

Request for Interest. Submissions due Thursday, August 20, 2020, 5:00 PM

This program will provide financial assistance to at least 230 homeowners to prevent involuntary displacement due to impacts of COVID-19.

Low Income homeowners will receive financial and foreclosure prevention counseling, and/or support in navigating CARES Act Mortgage Relief options from one of four culturally specific non-profit community partners that serve BIPOC communities.