July 2025 BPS Long-range Planning Project Updates

Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) has extended public comment periods for several significant land use initiatives. The Affordable Housing Opportunities Project (AHOP) invites feedback until July 8, with the aim of removing zoning barriers to foster affordable housing development. Concurrently, the Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package (RICAP 11) allows public comments through July 18, focusing on streamlining zoning code updates to facilitate development. A public hearing for AHOP is scheduled for August 26, providing residents a platform to voice their opinions. The Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project will share draft standards on July 22, with opportunities for public testimony.

These initiatives respond to rising housing demands and aim to revitalize urban areas. BPS encourages community engagement through online sessions and the project webpage. By refining zoning regulations, these projects seek to balance housing needs with environmental considerations.