Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Bureau |
| Jurisdiction | Portland, Oregon |
| Headquarters | Portland Building |
| Agency executives |
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| Parent Service Area | Community & Economic Development[1] |
| Website | https://www.portland.gov/bps |
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability oversees the city’s climate goals, renewable energy and environmental planning, as well as its waste and recycling program.[3]
As of 2025, it is under the umbrella service area Community & Economic Development.[1]
Actions
[edit]In 2020, the bureau declared a climate emergency and implemented a five-year plan to address climate change.[4] By 2024 it had only achieved 4% of its goals, however most of the goals were listed as “in progress” or “on track,”[5] and it had invested significantly in carbon reduction, indoor air quality, and other markers of climate resilience during this period.[6]
References
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- ^ a b "City Organization". portland.gov. Archived from the original on 2025-02-18. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "City Leadership Team". Portland.gov. Archived from the original on 2025-02-24. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "About Planning and Sustainability (BPS)". Archived from the original on February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ "Portland leaders pass climate plan to cut carbon emissions". Archived from the original on February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ "Climate Emergency Workplan, Year Two Progress Report (FY 23-24)". Archived from the original on February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ "After a Major Overhaul, Has Portland's Clean Energy Fund Found its Footing?". Archived from the original on February 26, 2025. Retrieved February 26, 2025.