Design Commission The Design Commission provides leadership and expertise on urban design and architecture and advances the purpose of the Design overlay zone.
News
The City of Portland is seeking applications for two upcoming openings, starting as early as April 2026, for four-year terms on the Design Commission. Applications are accepted through Sunday, Dec. 14.
Updated November 20, 2025 1:40 pm
News article
Events
Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
December 18, 2025
1:30 pm
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4:45 pm
Public Hearing
Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
January 1, 2026
1:30 pm
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1:30 pm
Cancelled
Public Hearing
Special Date
January 8, 2026
1:30 pm
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3:15 pm
Public Hearing
Regularly scheduled Design Commission Hearings are the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
January 15, 2026
1:30 pm
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1:30 pm
Cancelled
Public Hearing
Past Meetings and Hearings
October 2, 2025
This event has been Cancelled
