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Two Portland Bureaus Seeking Directors ↗

Applications for the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) Director positions are being accepted until January 6, 2025.

December 9, 2024 4:25 pm Press release

Portland Permitting & Development launches ↗

To better coordinate services, the City of Portland combines development review teams from five bureaus to form a unified building permit department.

July 1, 2024 8:00 am News article

Rebecca Esau announces retirement ↗

After six and a half years as director of the Bureau of Development Services, and nearly 30 years of service to the City of Portland, Esau leaves in December with a record of accomplishment.

October 10, 2023 3:30 pm News article

Encouraging Inclusive Design for All ↗

Harper’s Playground: a non-profit organization dedicated to designing and building inclusive playgrounds in Portland and beyond.

Updated June 20, 2019 8:20 am Newsletter