Projects
93 projects found
Better Housing by Design
Planning
Completed
Effective March 1, 2020
An update to Portland's multi-dwelling zoning code.

Boise Parking Management Plan
Planning
In Planning
Winter 2022/2023 - Winter 2024/2025
Planning work by the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to study a possible parking management program in the Boise neighborhood.
Broadway Weidler 2040 Main Street Plan (Postponed)
Planning
In Planning
Project in planning stage
Thank you for your interest in the Broadway Weidler 2040 Main Street Plan. This project has been postponed until further notice.
Buildable Lands Inventory
Planning
Ongoing
The Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI) is an assessment of the capacity of land within the city of Portland to accommodate forecasted housing and employment needs through the year 2035.
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).

Bull Run Filtration Project
Capital Construction
Engineering And Design
December 2027
Portland is planning a new filtration facility to keep our water safe and abundant for generations to come. The new filtration facility will remove the microorganism Cryptosporidium and must be completed by 2027 to comply with state and federal water quality rules.

CARES Act in Portland
Planning
Active
Beginning in August 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides money and assistance for the Portland community. The City of Portland received $114 million in federal relief funds to distribute throughout the region and address COVID-19's impact on our health, households and small businesses.

Central City 2035
Planning
Completed
Portland's long-term plan to guide development and decision-making in the Central City.

Central City in Motion
Capital Construction
Active
Various projects in completed, design and construction phases
Central City in Motion is the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)'s effort to plan, prioritize, and implement transportation improvements in the city’s core. Eighteen projects were prioritized through this planning effort. They include new pedestrian crossings, bus lanes, and bikeways.

Central Reach
Planning
Part of Central City 2035
A land use plan for the land along the Willamette River in the Central City. This plan was adopted as part of Central City 2035.
City of Portland Transition
Planning
Active
A new election system and form of government will take shape in Portland, with voters approving changes to the city's charter. Learn about the transition to ranked-choice voting, a 12-member city council elected by district, and a mayor elected citywide to oversee services with a city administrator.

Clean Industry Initiative
Planning
Active
The Clean Industry Initiative is a collaboration between public, private, and nonprofit organizations. It seeks to help Portland industries and institutions transition to clean energy, reduce waste, improve air quality, and ensure inclusive workforce and opportunities for the community.

Climate and Health Standards for Existing Buildings
Planning
Active
BPS is engaging with BIPOC Portlanders and renters, as well as commercial and multifamily property owners, to create a proposal that ensures renters of apartment buildings live in healthy, resilient, and safe housing, and large commercial buildings help Portland achieve its climate goals.

Climate Emergency Workplan
Planning
Active
City Council declared a climate emergency in 2020 and directed City bureaus to restore a safe climate for all Portlanders, especially communities of color and those most at-risk to impacts of climate change. This Workplan lays out the priority actions we must take over the next three years.

Climate Investment Plan
Planning
Active
December 2022 to August 2023
At the direction of Portland City Council, PCEF is developing a 5-year Climate Investment Plan to guide the investment of PCEF funds to achieve major carbon reductions in ways that benefit those most impacted by the climate crisis.

Also called the Columbia-Industrial Ezone Project, this project will adjust the location of environmental overlay zones in the Columbia Corridor and other industrial areas to match the locations of streams, wetlands, sloughs, vegetation and wildlife habitat.

Dark Skies Project: Strategies for Reducing Light Pollution in Portland
Planning
Completed
The Dark Skies project developed recommendations to reduce light pollution in Portland. The report was accepted by City Council on Sept. 17, 2020.

Design Overlay Zone Amendments (DOZA)
Planning
Completed
Adopted on June 30, 2021, DOZA updates and improves the City’s design review process and regulatory tools. The changes allow more projects to go directly to the permit process and provide flexibility and variety to design standards. The zoning code and map changes went into effect on August 1, 2021.

Digital Divide Response Project
Technology
Active
The Digital Divide Response Project helps Portlanders overcome barriers to getting online. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is investing in Portland’s recovery – and our future.

Downtown-Old Town Sewer Repair Program
Capital Construction
Active
Environmental Services manages the Downtown-Old Town Sewer Repair Program. It is a multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment to assess the condition and capacity of the aging sewer system serving Portland's Downtown and Old Town neighborhoods and to construct the necessary repairs and upgrades.
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