News
Development Services resumes collection of intake fees on small project permits
The COVID-era practice of delaying payment of intake fees until the issuance of a permit is ending.
News article
Share input on greater Portland's regional arts and culture plan
How should greater Portland support arts and culture over the next 10 years? The City of Portland has been collaborating with other government agencies in the tri-county region to develop new goals and strategies, reflected in a draft plan.
News article
Planning Commission to consider proposals to streamline land divisions, increase housing production
Community members can testify on the Land Division Code Update Project in writing via the Map App or in person at a public hearing on Tuesday, March 26 at 5 p.m.
News article
Are you interested in advising the City of Portland’s permitting processes? Apply to serve on the Development Review Advisory Committee.
The City of Portland is seeking interested persons to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Development Review Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted through Thursday, April 25.
News article
Help Portland Plan for the Future of the City’s Trees
Survey and open house coming soon to help revise the Portland Urban Forest Plan
News article
Student Art Show Opens April 4th
The City Arts Program celebrates student art with a show at the Portland Building exhibiting a collaboration between Rieke Elementary students and Cleveland High School sculpture students.
News article
Portland secures $7.1 million in federal funding to advance priority projects
Investments include safety upgrades on Southeast 112th Avenue, affordable housing on Barbur Boulevard, police-worn body cameras, parks lighting and more.
News article
Clean Air Construction Small Grant Open Through 4/5/2024
The Clean Air Construction Small Grant Program for diesel engine retrofit, repower or equipment replacement is now open through April 5th, 2024. This grant is to support firms in converting to new, cleaner technologies and exhaust controls to comply with Clean Air Construction requirements.
Updated News article
Design, Historic Landmarks commissions highlight exceptional projects and successes in annual reports
Innovative designs and notable achievements in historic preservation were highlighted in State of the City presentations to the City Council on March 13.
News article
Cryptosporidium Monitoring Update
Detections from routine monitoring in the Bull Run. Customers do not need to take any additional precautions at this time.
News article
New Bike Path and Multiuse Trail Coming to Mt. Tabor
Path Complements Revitalized Mt. Tabor Maintenance Facility Project
News article
Learn more about recent policy changes to promote new housing
With the recent adoption of the Housing Regulatory Relief and Inclusionary Housing Calibration projects, changes were made to the City of Portland’s Zoning Code and MULTE code to support the construction of needed housing units. These changes may affect development projects currently underway.
News article
Two new privacy impact assessments are released
The Smart City PDX team and the office of Equity and Human Rights have released two more privacy impact assessments. Portland Police Bureau Body worn cameras and Office of Violence Prevention’s case management system: Apricot360.
News article
Rose City Self-Defense Spring 2024 Newsletter
News article
March 2024 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on across the city of Portland. See the project updates below for more details, and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.
News article
City of Portland Retains Aaa Credit Rating
News article
Seeking experienced engineers to advise on structural issues
The City of Portland seeks interested and experienced structural engineers to serve in one of three positions, each for a three-year term, on the Structural Engineering Advisory Committee. Persons of color are encouraged to apply. Applications are due by Thursday, April 25.
News article
See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.