| A monthly newsletter of BPS’s active long-range land use planning work in the City of Portland. Please see the monthly update for more details, including links to project websites with contact information. Want to know more? Subscribe to BPS E-news or other project and program updates. Read the March 2026 newsletter March 2026 highlights Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP) unanimously adopted by City Council on Feb. 25. Read about the approved zoning map amendments for 19 sites owned by nonprofit partners and public agencies to unlock future opportunities to expand affordable housing and community services. Willamette River North Reach Project continues to offer site visits to property owners to confirm natural resources on their sites. Read more about the project and how to request a site visit from staff. Housing Bonus Alignment Project launched last month publishing a Discussion Draft, scheduling info sessions, and inviting public comments until Monday, March 23. Read more about the project, how to review the proposals, and submit your comments. Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project will have another Planning Commission work session and possible vote on Tuesday, March 10 at 12:30 p.m. Read the latest about the project. Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project moves to a second reading and vote at City Council on Wednesday, March 11 at 9:45 a.m. after unanimously forwarded by the Climate, Resilience, and Land Use committee. Read how to testify on the recommendations to create standards for public infrastructure improvements in natural areas. Active projects with updates this month: Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP) Central City Code Amendments Project Columbia Corridor and Industrial Lands Environmental Overlay Zone Project Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) Housing Bonus Alignment Project Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (RICAP 11) Willamette River North Reach Project Also in this month’s newsletter: Ongoing projects (active projects with no updates this month) |
| About the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) develops creative and practical solutions to enhance Portland’s livability, preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future. BPS collaborates with community partners to provide comprehensive land use, neighborhood, district, economic, historic and environmental planning, and urban design; research, policy and technical services to advance green building, energy efficiency and the use of solar and renewable energy, waste prevention, composting and recycling, and a sustainable food system; and, policy and actions to address climate change. |