The Mixed Use Zones Project builds on the goals and policies of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan by helping to implement guiding principles of the Plan such as economic prosperity, human health, environmental health, equity and resilience. The Mixed Use Zones Project also supports Comprehensive Plan goals and policies related to urban form, design and development, housing and economic development.

The following is a list of the major project process milestones:

• Metro Awards CET Grant - Fall 2013
• Recruited Project Advisory Committee and held meetings – Winter 2014 to February 2016
• Formed Technical Advisory Group and held meetings – Winter 2014 to January 2016
• Conducted Seven Neighborhood Walks – Spring 2014
• Conducted Architect, Developer, Housing, Business Roundtables – Summer 2014
• Developed Preliminary Zoning Concept and held public workshops – Fall 2014
• Developed Code Concepts Report  and held information sessions – Winter 2015
• Conducted surveys for Livability and Parking Analysis – Spring 2015
• Released Discussion Draft and held meetings – Fall 2015
• Released Proposed Draft and held information sessions – Spring 2016
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Important projects and plans that inform the Mixed Use Zones Project:

• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Centers and Corridors Parking Analysis and Toolkit
• Shaping Portland Through Centers and Corridors
• The Portland Plan
• New Apartments and Parking

Download the project handout for an overview. Review the FAQ for answers to the most frequently asked questions.