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Land use & permitting

Zoning, development review, permitting, planning, and property-use decisions.

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Zenith Energy

Should Portland approve the franchise transfer now, and what oversight can Council legally attach?

Background reviewed 2026-08-27

Housing and homelessness strategy

Can Portland turn many separate housing, shelter, and homelessness plans into one accountable strategy?

Background reviewed 2026-08-24

Housing SDC exemptions

Do broad fee exemptions produce enough new housing to justify the revenue foregone for public infrastructure?

Background reviewed 2026-08-24

82nd Avenue transit

Can Portland and its regional partners improve transit and safety on 82nd Avenue without leaving corridor residents and small businesses behind?

Background reviewed 2026-08-24

Urban Forest Plan

Will Portland turn its citywide tree-canopy and equity goals into funded programs, code, maintenance, and measurable neighborhood results?

Background reviewed 2026-08-24

Permitting reform

Can Portland make permitting faster and more predictable without weakening safety, environmental, infrastructure, and public-interest requirements?

Background reviewed 2026-08-24

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