Planning and Sustainability Commission to hear public testimony about long-range plan for the city
Portland, OR. — Now that the Portland Plan – Proposed Draft is available for public review, the Planning and Sustainability Commission (PSC) will be holding public hearings in November to receive public testimony. Comments from the public will help the commissioners prepare their recommendation to City Council in early 2012.
The Portland Plan sets a 25-year direction for Portland’s future and includes a five-year action plan to address equity, job growth, education and a healthy environment. The commission wants to hear public comments on the equity framework, the integrated strategies and the citywide measures of success in the draft Portland Plan.
To accommodate community members and reach a broader audience, two of the three hearings will be held offsite — one in North Portland at Jefferson High School and the other in East Portland at Parkrose High School. The third hearing will be held at the PSC’s usual meeting place in downtown Portland.
Portland Plan Hearings (public comments welcome)
Tuesday, November 8
5:30 – 9 p.m.
Jefferson High School
5210 N Kerby Avenue
Tuesday, November 15
5:30 – 9 p.m.
Parkrose High School
12003 NE Shaver Street
Tuesday, November 29
5:30 – 9 p.m.
1900 SW 4th Ave., Suite 2500A
Work Session and Recommendation (no testimony taken)
Tuesday, December 13
12:30 p.m.
1900 SW 4th Ave., Suite 2500A
To submit written comments by email: Send comments to psc@portlandoregon.gov with the subject line "Portland Plan testimony."
To submit written comments by mail: Send a letter with your comments to the Planning and Sustainability Commission, 1900 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR 97201-5380, Attn: Portland Plan testimony. For more information or if you have questions, please call 503-823-1303.
Comments on the Portland Plan – Proposed Draft will be taken until Nov. 30, 2011. After that, the PSC will present their recommendation to City Council in early 2012.
Tips for Commenting
When submitting testimony to the PSC (whether in person or in writing), please share the following:
What part of the plan are you testifying about?
What are the reasons you like something or would like to change something? Facts that support your reasons are always a good idea.
How does the proposal affect you or your organization?
Because of the anticipated volume of testifiers, comments will be limited to 3 minutes per person.
About the Planning and Sustainability Commission
The Planning and Sustainability Commission is a volunteer group that advises City Council on Portland’s long-range goals, policies and programs for land use, planning and sustainability.
About the Portland Plan
The Portland Plan is a long-range plan designed to make Portland prosperous, healthy and equitable between now and 2035. For more information, go to www.pdxplan.com
Staff will make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Please notify us no fewer than five (5) business days prior to the event by phone at 503-823-7700, by the TTY line at 503-823-6868, or by the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
