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The City of Portland, Oregon

Planning and Sustainability

Innovation. Collaboration. Practical Solutions.

Phone: 503-823-7700

Curbside Hotline: 503-823-7202

1810 SW 5th Ave, Suite 710, Portland, OR 97201

Design overlay zone amendments will streamline design review process

New regulations should help create housing in mixed use zones outside the Central City faster.

Equitable housing strategy ensures affordable choices are available for more people

Portland’s SW Corridor presents an opportunity to create lots of housing in all shapes and sizes.

Nearly 45 percent of Portland’s land area is zoned for single-family neighborhoods

New infill construction can create more homes in these desirable communities.

Over the next 20 years, 80 percent of new housing will be in multi-family units

Design improvements for new higher density development will make apartments and other housing more livable, safe and healthy.