Projects
8 projects found
Building a Better 82nd
Planning
Active
Fall 2021 - 2027
A critical north-south connection and one of Portland’s high-crash corridors, 82nd Avenue is in urgent need of significant investment to improve safety and address maintenance issues. As of June 2022, the state transferred ownership of 82nd Avenue to the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).
The City of Portland is updating its regulations governing development in floodplains to maintain compliance with the minimum requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Inclusive Contracting Services
Planning
The City of Portland (“City”) is committed to equity in contracting and increasing economic opportunities through inclusive contracting practices. Inclusive contracting is the application of social equity in contracting strategy throughout the procurement process to provide access and opportunities.
Permit Improvement Team
Planning
Active
Our mission is to improve policies and processes for receiving construction permits citywide.
Residential Infill Project
Planning
Completed
City Council adopted RIP, including the deeper affordability bonus and the historic resource demolition disincentive amendments, on Aug. 12, 2020. Most changes — including rezones, new overlay zones, increased options for housing, and limits on building scale — went into effect on Aug. 1, 2021.
SW Corridor Inclusive Communities
Planning
Active
An ongoing multi-year land use planning and community development effort to plan for healthy, connected, and inclusive communities along the SW Corridor beginning with a West Portland Town Center Plan and South Portland Area Planning
Tree Code Amendments (Summer and Fall 2020)
Planning
Completed
Summer and Fall 2020
On Nov. 12, 2020, the Portland City Council adopted updated policies related to tree preservation during development activities. This page includes information that led to this policy decision.
West Portland Town Center Plan
Planning
Completed
Effective March 31, 2023, the WPTC Plan lays out a vision for a healthy, connected, and multi-cultural town center and includes an action plan to meet the diverse needs of current and future residents and businesses.
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