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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.

  • Clean Energy Works Portland

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    Apply now for home energy efficiency upgrades with no upfront costs!

  • New video: Clean Energy Works Portland

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  • Is your business the BEST?

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    Save the Date! 2010 BEST Awards Breakfast on April 20! Learn more at www.bestbusinesscenter.org/bestawards

  • Urban Growth Bounty 2010

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    Registration open now!

  • Portland Plan Survey

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    Take the Portland Plan Survey! Deadline extended through March 31, 2010.

  • Waste Prevention and Recycling

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

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