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RFS Administrative Rulemaking Public Comment Open through July 25, 2023
City of Portland adopted a new Renewable Fuel Standard in 2022. This increases the percent of low-carbon biofuels blended in diesel fuel sold in Portland over the next several years. Proposed administrative rules are now available for public comment.
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High Road Advisory Council application
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) High Road Advisory Council provides guidance about workforce and contractor development.
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Proposals to update Portland’s floodplain regulations move forward in preparation for City Council consideration in August
Community members will have opportunities to provide input on building code (City Title 24) updates in July; City Council hearings on both building code and zoning code at the end of August.
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MP2H Northwest Plan Update
Staff are on focused potential land use and transportation changes in the area between NW Vaughn and NW Nicolai, west of Highway 30; staff will share latest work at upcoming open house.
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June 2023 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on across the City of Portland. See the project updates below for more details, and to find contact information for the City staff working on specific projects. Subscribe to get email notifications when these updates are posted.
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Proposed amendments to Portland’s parking code to be considered by City Council
Portlanders invited to review the Parking Compliance Amendments As-Amended Draft and testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on June 7.
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BPS celebrates expansion of public trash can program in North Portland
City leaders, waste haulers, program staff, and artists joined community members as they marked the success of a collaborative effort to reduce trash, beautify neighborhoods and build community.
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Lower SE Rising Area Plan available for public review
Draft land use and transportation plan for Brentwood-Darlington and nearby areas to expand opportunities for neighborhood businesses, housing, and safe transportation options.
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Portland Clean Energy Fund releases second draft of Climate Investment Plan
The five-year investment plan outlines PCEF’s commitment to climate justice.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces “Cooling Portland: A PCEF-funded Climate Resilience Program”
Formerly named “PCEF Heat Response Program,” Cooling Portland announces goal of installing 4,000 energy-efficient heat pump/cooling units in 2023.
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May 2023 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on throughout the City of Portland. Please see the project updates and websites below for more details, and to find contact information for the appropriate project staff.
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Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces funding award for AfroVillage Old Town Community Wireless Network project
AfroVillage PDX’s successful award application will invest in Old Town community and economic development through seed funding for a neighborhood owned publicly accessible wireless network.
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April 2023 – Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) Project Updates
A monthly snapshot of BPS's active land use planning work going on throughout the City of Portland. Please see the project updates and websites below for more details, and to find contact information for the appropriate project staff.
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Help us guide how the City’s surveillance technologies policy is implemented
The Smart City PDX program wants to make the implementation of the surveillance technologies policy a community driven process.
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Portland’s new Planning Commission convenes for the first time
Eight new Planning Commissioners held their inaugural meeting with Commissioner Carmen Rubio and BPS staff.
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Community participation sought for LGBTQ+ Historic Sites Project
Portlanders are invited to submit information about older buildings with historical ties and significance to the LGBTQ+ community.
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Vehicular parking code updates ready for public review
Updates to parking rules will reduce regulations for the amount of vehicular parking required with development and add new standards to include green features with larger parking lots.
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Join the next Clean & Efficient Buildings Business Opportunities Workshop
Learn how to grow your business and explore opportunities that address climate needs as part of a series of free, interactive workshops.
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Portland Clean Energy Fund releases first draft of Climate Investment Plan
The five-year investment plan outlines PCEF’s commitment to climate justice.
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