Projects
106 projects found
Portland’s future in governance, city organization, and facilities
Project
Planning
Active
The City of Portland is phasing out its commission form of government. This means a change in roles and responsibilities for elected officials and city organization reporting structure that require upgrades to council chambers and offices as well as code, budget, staffing and process updates.
Reconnecting Albina Planning Project (RAPP)
Project
Planning
Active
The Reconnecting Albina Planning Project (RAPP) is a partnership between the Albina Vision Trust and the City of Portland to create urban development strategies that center restorative development for Portland’s Black community and reconnect the physical fabric of the Lower Albina neighborhood.
Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 10 (RICAP 10)
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Planning
Completed
RICAP 10 is part of an ongoing series of minor technical updates, clarifications, and refinements to Portland’s zoning regulations. Amendments were grouped into three themes: housing production, economic development, and regulatory reduction. RICAP 10 was adopted and takes effect Oct. 1, 2024.
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) 2022-2023 Policy Updates
Project
Planning
Completed
On Dec 7, 2022 City Council unanimously adopted amendments to the Renewable Fuel Standard, Portland City Code Chapter 16.60. Since, 2022, BPS staff have developed program rules and guidance for compliance. This page contains background documents from past code amendment and rulemaking processes.
Residential Infill Project
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.
Residential Infill Project - Part 2 (RIP2)
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Planning
Completed
RIP2 was unanimously approved by City Council and expanded housing opportunities in Portland’s very low density R10 and R20 zones, added allowances for attached houses and cottage clusters across all neighborhoods, and increased options for homeownership. RIP2 became effective on June 30, 2022.
Rose Quarter Sign Code Project
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Planning
Active
This project amends the current Sign Code, Title 32, to provide greater sign allowances and flexibility for signs within a mapped designated area called the Rose Quarter Entertainment subdistrict.
Secondary Treatment Expansion Program
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Capital Construction
Active
Environmental Services is making the largest investment in its North Portland wastewater treatment plant in 50 years. The Secondary Treatment Expansion Program (STEP) will expand, upgrade, and replace equipment and buildings that have been in service since the 1970s.
Shelter to Housing Continuum (S2HC) Project
Project
Planning
Completed
Part 1 of this project, which took effect in 2021, expanded the housing and shelter options for individuals and households with extremely low incomes. Part 2 of the project proposed several refinements based on the initially implemented code language and was adopted in February 2023.
South Portland Area Planning
Project
Planning
On hold
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and Portland Bureau of Transportation are working with community members to develop transportation and land use plans in South Portland, featuring a Naito Main Street Plan.
South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines Project
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Planning
Completed
The project developed new approval criteria for additions, alterations, and new construction in the South Portland Historic District. The Portland City Council adopted the new design guidelines on November 9, 2022.
Street Plaza Program
Project
Planning
In Planning
Winter 2022/2023 - Summer 2024
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is developing a permanent program for public street plazas. Plazas bring vibrancy to city streets, returning space to pedestrians and offering areas for outdoor seating, events, and community activities open to all.
Surveillance Technologies Policy
Project
Technology
Active
The City of Portland is working to protect and reinforce all human rights in the development, use, and governance of surveillance and emergent technology and ensure equal respect for and enforcement of all human rights online and offline.
SW Corridor Equitable Housing Strategy
Project
Planning
Completed
The SW Corridor Equitable Housing Strategy guides housing policy and investments to leverage a once-in-a lifetime investment in light rail service to prevent displacement and increase choices for low-income households and communities of color.
SW Corridor Inclusive Communities
Project
Planning
Open
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
The Green Loop
Project
Planning
Open
It's a new way for people to be in the Central City … active, safe and fun. Whether on foot, bike or mobility device, people of all ages and abilities will be able to use the Green Loop to get to work, go for a jog, shop, eat out, play, and meet friends for lunch or a concert in a park.
Thriving Cities Initiative Pilot Project
Project
Planning
Open
Portland is participating in a 2-year Thriving Cities Initiative (TCI) pilot where city leaders work in partnership with community members and local businesses to address unsustainable patterns of consumption and production.
Title 11 Amendment Project
Project
Planning
Active
2021-2025
Overview of the multi-phase Title 11 Amendment Project and timeline for completion.
Tree Code Amendments (Summer and Fall 2020)
Project
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.
Washington Park Reservoirs Improvement Project
Project
Capital Construction
Under Construction
2015 - 2025
The Portland Water Bureau is replacing reservoirs that have served the city since 1894 with a new 12.4-million gallon, seismically reinforced underground reservoir.
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