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With so many items to sort, it can be confusing to know what is and isn’t recyclable. Oregon Metro's new websites, www.reciclarono.org (Spanish) or www.recycleornot.org (English) and Instagram accounts, @Reciclarono (Spanish) @RecycleorNot (English) are great new tools to clear up confusion. For example, for the next six months the featured item, plastic bags – and their pesky […]

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability doesn’t just develop new zoning code and climate actions plans. Staff also work closely with the City of Portland’s legislative liaisons to ensure we’re achieving our goals for a healthy and equitable city at the state level.  At the close of the 2019 state legislative session, an unprecedented number […]

NEWS RELEASENews from the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and SustainabilityJuly 3, 2019 CONTACT Donnie Oliveira503.593.1869Donald.Oliveira@portlandoregon.gov        Portland, ORE. — With the passage of HB2001 (middle housing) and SB534 (narrow lots) in the state legislature — and expected Governor’s signature — the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability can begin to determine how the Residential […]

The City of Vancouver is seeking applicants to fill one vacancy on the Portland International Airport (PDX) Citizen Noise Advisory Committee. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. The PDX Citizen Noise Advisory Committee is the official forum to address the community's aircraft noise concerns. Local jurisdictions and the Port of Portland […]

A 5-acre gem in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Esther Short Park is the oldest public square in the State. Today the park includes a playground, picnic shelter, gazebo, clock tower, rose garden and walking paths.

Strongly rooted in our community, Vancouver’s legendary Old Apple Tree turns 193 this year.   Come celebrate at the annual Old Apple Tree Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Old Apple Tree Park, 112 S.E. Columbia Way, directly east of the Interstate 5 Bridge within the Fort Vancouver National Historic […]

Celebrate Columbia River ecosystems with breathtaking birds, remarkable reptiles and spectacular sturgeon, showcased at the 23rd annual Sturgeon Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way.