BPS E-news | December 2025
Monthly newsletter from the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS)
|
|
Long-range Planning
Give testimony on proposed amendments to reduce fuel storage capacity at bulk fuel facilities in northwest Portland
The proposed amendments will further limit capacity expansion at the CEI Hub with revisions to City policies and code. New regulations will require a 20 percent reduction of fuel storage capacity by 2036. You are invited to submit testimony for a Planning Commission hearing on Dec. 16. Learn more.
|
|
|
Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF)
PCEF celebrates fourth round of Community Grants
The Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund has awarded $64M to 60 new community-led climate projects! From green energy initiatives to urban greening and job creation, our grantees are driving impactful, local change and fostering a resilient, equitable future for our city. Read on.
|
|
Climate and Energy
Public comment period closes this Sunday for Gas Leaf Blowers administrative rules
The proposed administrative rules for the City of Portland’s policy to phase out gas leaf blowers is open for public comment through 11:59 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 14. These rules detail how this policy, which starts Jan. 1, 2026, will be implemented and enforced. Learn more.
|
|
Garbage, Recycling and Compost
5 Tips to tackle holiday food waste
Big meals can sometimes lead to big waste which is bad for your wallet and the environment. Try these simple tips to cut food waste over the holidays—and keep using them year-round to save up to $2,900 for an average Oregon family of four.
A guide to giving gifts of experience
From cooking classes to concert tickets, Portland offers plenty of ways to give meaningful, memorable gifts that support local businesses and reduce waste. Explore ideas ranging from puzzle subscriptions, paddle adventures, and pampering spa days to park passes and unique-to-Portland crafting classes. Read the guide.
Holiday waste collection schedule
During Christmas and New Year’s weeks, residential garbage, recycling, and compost collection will be delayed by one day for Thursday and Friday customers. Sign up for schedule reminders and find out how to recycle common holiday waste and what to do with your tree after the holidays.
|
|
Community Technology
MHCRC Peer Learning Event 2025: Grantee abundance built together
The MHCRC hosted its final Peer Learning Event, celebrating decades of community media impact and launching plans for a grantee-led peer learning network to continue collaboration and knowledge-sharing as the Commission transitions toward dissolution in 2026. Read on.
City of Portland releases first-ever inventory of surveillance technologies
The City of Portland released a report on how bureaus use surveillance technologies, highlighting efforts to increase transparency and accountability. Phase II will expand data collection and public engagement to build a citywide open data inventory by early 2026. Read the report.
|
|
|
About the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is a leader in land use planning, climate action, environmental stewardship, and urban design. BPS centers racial equity in its work and is dedicated to creating a Portland that is more equitable, healthy, prosperous, and resilient.
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.
|
|
|
Traducción e Interpretación | Biên Dịch và Thông Dịch | अनुवादन तथा व्याख्या
口笔译服务 | Устный и письменный перевод | Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad
Письмовий і усний переклад | Traducere și interpretariat | Chiaku me
Awewen Kapas
Translation and Interpretation: 311
The City of Portland ensures meaningful access and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. To request these services, call 311 for Relay Service or TTY: 711.
|
|
|
|
|
