Projects
88 projects found
Parkrose-Argay Development Study
Planning
Completed
Explores opportunities to create a complete and connected neighborhood on the 30-acre site at NE 122nd Avenue and NE Shaver Street.
PBOT Modal Committee Evaluation
Planning
Active
Spring through fall 2022
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is working with staff as well as current and former of members of three modal committees (bicycle, freight, pedestrian) to understand what is and isn't working, explore tradeoffs and benefits, and alternatives for meaningful community engagement.
Permitting Improvement
Planning
Active
The City of Portland is improving policies and processes for receiving construction permits.

Planning Commission Code Amendments (PCCA) Project
Planning
Active
This proposal will dissolve the Planning and Sustainability Commission and create the Planning Commission. The new Planning Commission will focus on land use planning, while continuing to advance the policies in Portland’s Comprehensive Plan, including those related to sustainability.
Portland Oregon Website Replacement
Technology
Active
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Our vision is to make Portland.gov a community-oriented website where services are easy to find, easy to access, and easy to understand.
Portland’s Bees and Livestock Regulations
Planning
Completed
Replaces the current Title 13, Animals, with updated rules for keeping bees and livestock to support the well-being of the animals and reduce animal-related nuisances on neighboring properties.
Powell-Division Transit and Development Project
Planning
Completed
Will bring new regional transit and supporting development to Southeast Portland, East Portland and Gresham in five to seven years. This is a Metro-led project, and Portland is an active and contributing partner.

Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Code Update
Planning
Completed
This project amends Portland City Code Chapter 16.60 Motor Vehicle Fuels to reduce dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels. The amendments increase the required percentage of renewable fuels blended with petroleum diesel. The amendments apply only to diesel fuel sold in the city of Portland.

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.

Residential Infill Project - Part 2 (RIP2)
Planning
Completed
RIP2 was unanimously approved by City Council and will expand housing opportunities in Portland’s very low density R10 and R20 zones, add allowances for attached houses and cottage clusters across all neighborhoods, and increase options for homeownership. RIP2 goes into effect on June 30, 2022.

Safer Summer PDX
Planning
Active
Safer Summer PDX uses an evidence-based community violence intervention model that focuses on reducing gun homicides and shootings in the near term while creating a foundation for longer-term gun violence prevention work.
Secondary Treatment Expansion Program
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
Planning
Active
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 proposes several refinements based on the initially implemented code language. Learn more about the project at the links below.

South Portland Area Planning
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
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.

South Reach
Planning
Completed
The River Plan / South Reach project will include a vision for the future of this unique part of the river over the next 20 years, updated Willamette Greenway Plan-related policies and regulations, implementation actions and a list of desired future investments.

Strategic Plan
Planning
Active
2019-2024
This strategic plan guides our work at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). It’s built around three core goals: safety, moving people and goods, and asset management.

SW Corridor Equitable Housing Strategy
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
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

The Green Loop
Planning
Active
Active
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.

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