BPS has found social media — have you? Several programs and projects within our bureau are learning that social media can be an effective communications tool to reach out to more residents and businesses. In recent months, Portland Plan’s Facebook and Twitter accounts have helped to spread the word about Portland Plan workshops, survey opportunities and related reading. BPS’ sustainable food program has promoted the Urban Growth Bounty 2010 educational series, and the BEST Business Center and Green Building Hotline keep their “friends” informed about the latest news from their programs.

If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, or enjoy following RSS feeds or Flickr photo streams, check out these accounts:

Facebook www.facebook.com
Portland Plan: /PDXPlan
Green Development Resource Center (Green Building Hotline): /Green Development Resource Center
BEST Business Center: /BEST Business Center
Urban Growth Bounty 2010: /Urban Growth Bounty 2010

Twitter www.twitter.com
Portland BPS:   @PortlandBPS
Portland Plan:  @PDXPlan
Best Business Center:  @BESTBizCenter
Green Development Resource Center (Green Building Hotline):  @greenhotline

RSS Feeds
To select RSS feeds for certain BPS programs or projects, visit www.portlandonline.com/bps/rss.

Flickr
BPS photo stream: www.flickr.com/photos/planning_bureau/
Portland Plan photo stream: www.flickr.com/photos/pdxplan/