BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates – February 2026

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.

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February 2026 highlights

Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project returns for another Planning Commission work session on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 12:30 p.m. Another work session and vote are planned for Tuesday, March 10. Read more about the work sessions and vote.
Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP) heads to a City Council hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 9:45 a.m. after earning the Homelessness and Housing Committee’s unanimous recommendation with no changes. Read how to testify at the City Council hearing on Feb. 11.
Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project publishes Recommended Draft ahead of a public hearing of the City Council’s Climate, Resilience and Land Use Committee on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m. Read how to testify on the recommendations to create standards for public infrastructure improvements in natural areas.
Central City Code Amendments Project (CCCAP) welcomes public comments through Friday, Feb. 13 on the Discussion Draft encouraging housing production and economic recovery in downtown Portland. Read about the proposals, watch a virtual info session, and give your feedback.
Columbia Corridor and Industrial Lands (CCIL) Environmental Overlay Zone Project returns to the Planning Commission for a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 24 after holding a public hearing on Jan. 13. Read about the Planning Commission meetings.
Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) returns to the Planning Commission for a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 24 after holding a public hearing on Jan. 13. Read about the Planning Commission meetings.
Housing Bonus Alignment Project launches with publishing a Discussion Draft and inviting public comments until Monday, March 23. Read more about the project, how to review the proposals, and submit your comments.
Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (RICAP 11) to publish Recommended Draft this month ahead of a March 12 hearing of City Council’s Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee. Read how to stay informed.

Active projects with updates this month:

Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP)
Central City Code Amendments Project (CCCAP)
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)

Also in this month’s newsletter:

Ongoing projects (active projects with no updates this month)
Useful resources

Read the February 2026 update

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