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Influential Native American musician Jim Pepper’s Portland house nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
Portlanders can testify on the City-sponsored nomination at two hearings in January and February; National Park Service decision expected in the spring.
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New Planning Commission seeks candidates for upcoming openings
Seeking passionate Portlanders to serve on advisory body responsible for guiding, developing, maintaining, and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code.
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December 2022 – 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 and Sustainability Commission Recommends the Floodplain Resilience Plan to City Council
Plan aims to reduce the impacts of flooding in Portland and protect floodplain habitat for endangered and threatened fish species; City Council to consider the plan in the spring of 2023.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio passes new Renewable Fuel Standard
New standard represents the most aggressive carbon reduction policy in recent years.
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City Council approves new plan for equitable growth and development in southwest Portland
The West Portland Town Center Plan addresses community priorities, including the need for housing stability and access to economic opportunity and services in this diverse area of southwest Portland.
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Apply for a Tech Kit Grant
Application period closes Dec. 19, 2022. Grants are available as part of the ARPA Digital Divide Response Project.
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Download the Smart City PDX Digital Justice and Surveillance Technologies Zine
The Smart City PDX program is releasing a zine for community outreach. This zine includes information about Digital Rights and Digital Justice. It also describes surveillance technologies, and some community experiences on Digital Justice.
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Apply for a Digital Inclusion Coalition-building Grant Opportunity
Application period closes Jan. 22, 2023. Grant funds are available to support a community-centered organization (s) to bridge the digital divide and achieve digital equity throughout Multnomah County.
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South Portland Historic District Design Guidelines Adopted by City Council
The new design guidelines go into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
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Shelter to Housing Continuum – Part 2 proposals head to City Council
The Planning and Sustainability Commission recommends the S2HC2 proposal after adding a few code amendments; Portlanders can testify in writing via the Map App or in person to City Council at a public hearing on Feb. 8, 2023.
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EV Ready Code Project heads to City Council with amendments from the Planning and Sustainability Commission
Council will hear public testimony on the code changes to increase access to electric vehicle charging facilities on Jan. 25, 2023.
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November updates Surveillance Technologies Policy
Policy public hearing delayed to February 2023; Surveillance Technologies policy refresher; Policy development and public involvement; Next steps and future work
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November 2022 – 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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Boxes, bubble wrap and more: What’s recyclable?
Find out which types of packaging can be recycled, which go in the trash, and how to avoid overflowing bins.
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Proposal to dissolve the Planning and Sustainability Commission and create the Planning Commission moves forward
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.
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio Announces Bureau Organizational Changes
The Office for Community Technology will join the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.
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Planning and Sustainability Commission approves new requirements for EV charging facilities
Zoning amendments would increase EV-ready infrastructure in new multi-dwelling and mixed-use development.
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Unveiling of a mural in NE Portland celebrates the history of Black Portlanders and importance of age-friendly communities
BPS’s Age-friendly City Program supports the Marie Smith Adult Day Center, where the mural was recently unveiled in a ceremony attended by patrons and community leaders.
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Portland City Council approves changes to Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund program structure
Proposed near-term PCEF community investments include $40 million for urban tree canopy, $60 million for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to multi-family housing, and more.
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