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City Council voted unanimously to require new residential and mixed-use buildings to be electrical-vehicle ready

New buildings will be constructed with conduits to accommodate future electric vehicle charging.

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PCEF Climate Investment Plan review panels

Frontline communities are disproportionately affected by climate change, which is why we need their expertise and unique perspectives in this work. 

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12 finalists selected to receive ARPA Tech Kit Grants

If successful, these organizations will assist the City in distributing $2,445,225 of ARPA resources in devices to communities most in need.

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February 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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Survey results: CIP accessibility and engagement survey

We asked to hear from you, and here's what you told us.

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Sonrisa Cooper stands up new clean industry initiative

A recent addition to BPS’s Climate Team, Cooper envisions the industrial sector leading the clean economy.

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Apply for the Wireless Network Building Grant Opportunity

The application period has closed as of March 12, 2023.

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Smart City PDX proposes a policy to guide the City’s use of surveillance technologies

Developed with and for the community, the surveillance policy focuses on reducing harm to those most vulnerable to and harmed by surveillance technologies.

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Proposal to increase EV charging facilities in new multi-family construction heads to City Council on Jan. 25 @ 2 p.m.

Public invited to testify in person via Zoom or at City Hall, or in writing via the Map App.

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Portland climate leaders explore clean industry innovations with the Danes

Through a knowledge exchange, Portland and Danish business and climate leaders are advancing climate solutions both here and abroad. Photo credit: Atticus Wittenmeier, We All Rise Consulting

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City Council to consider updates to the Shelter to Housing Continuum Project

Portlanders invited to testify on new proposals to streamline the process of creating shelter for people experiencing houselessness, address code barriers, and unanticipated technical issues.

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Drop in at one of our CIP Community Visioning events

We want to hear from you!

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Proposed new code amendments to dissolve Planning and Sustainability Commission and create a new Planning Commission head to City Council

Portlanders invited to testify on the changes at a public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.

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January 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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Planning Commission Code Amendment proposal moves forward

The Planning and Sustainability Commission votes to recommend a proposal to dissolve the PSC and create the Planning Commission. City Council hearing scheduled for Jan. 18 at 2 pm.

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Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability announces new Chief Sustainability Officer, Solid Waste Manager

Two new leaders will soon join BPS's efforts to further climate, social, and racial justice, and economic opportunity for Portlanders.

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Be part of the PCEF Climate Investment Plan process

Choose the time commitment that's right for you.

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Access to electric vehicle charging stations in new multi-family development to increase with proposal headed to City Council

Portlanders invited to testify online via the Map App or at a public hearing on January 25 at 2 p.m.

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Commercial Building Energy Annual Reporting Requirements Suspended for 2022

Many building owners and managers faced challenges through the pandemic, so the City of Portland will not require annual energy report submissions for large commercial buildings for the 2022 calendar year.

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PCEF wants to hear what you need to be part of the Climate Investment Plan

Tell us what you need to participate. We’re listening.

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