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POL Government Bureaus & Offices Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Who We Are
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) promotes integrated land use planning and development based on sustainability principles and practices. BPS also develops and implements policies and programs that provide environmental, economic and social benefits to residents, businesses and government, which strengthen Portland's position as an international model of sustainable practices and commerce.

  • Green Gift Guide

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    Go to www.ecometro.com/greengiftspdx and download a free copy of the Chinook Book Green Gift Guide, which highlights products from several dozen local businesses.

  • Climate Action

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    Climate Action Plan approved by Portland City Council! Learn more »

  • New permit process revitalizes original art murals

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    Learn more »

  • Waste Prevention and Recycling

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    Read about waste prevention and recycling for homes, apartments, condominiums, moorages, and businesses. Learn more »

  • Portland Plan

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    The Portland Plan is an inclusive, citywide effort to guide the physical, economic, social, cultural and environmental development of Portland over the next 30 years. Learn more »

  • BEST Business Center

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    The BEST Business Center provides free tools and advice to help Portland's businesses become more profitable and sustainable. Learn more »

  • Portland's Skyline

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  • Recycle at Work

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    Recycle at Work provides free tools and assistance to make recycling easy at your workplace. Learn more »

  • Open Space

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    BPS recognizes the value of open space for humans, wildlife and ecosystems. The preservation and enhancement of natural systems -- like our watersheds and tree canopy -- will be an integral part of the Portland Plan.

  • Green Building Hotline

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    The Green Building Hotline provides comprehensive sustainability resources and technical info for your project or research. Learn more »

  • Public Involvement

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    Public participation is vital to our work as planners. We reach out to Portland's residents and businesses to ensure that our plans -- whether citywide, district or neighborhood level -- reflect the needs and desires of the people who live here.

  • Bike lane

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    Along with the Portland Bureau of Transportation, BPS is working to create an even more bike-friendly community by incorporating bike lanes, bike boulevards, bike parking and bike services in our planning efforts.

  • Sustainable Food

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    The Sustainable Food program focuses on policy and programs that support local, sustainable agriculture, economic development in the region and access to healthy, culturally appropriate food for all residents.

  • Waterfront Park

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    Formerly a thoroughfare for automobiles, Waterfront Park has transformed since the 1970s into Portland's playground. BPS continues to work on making the Willamette River a focal point for business, pleasure and natural beauty.

  • Solar Now

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    Looking for clean, reliable energy? Get help from Solar Now! to learn how to put the sun to work. Learn more »

  • BEST Awards

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    The BEST Awards inspires Portland's business community by showcasing innovation and commitment to sustainability. Learn more »

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