Portland is teeing up a major rewrite of the rules that govern its core, with a new Discussion Draft that would loosen Central City zoning to spur housing construction, support retail and light manufacturing, and free up rooftops for a mix of eco-roofs and solar panels. The draft, released this month, is open for public comment through Feb. 13 and kicks off a review process that could reshape chunks of downtown over the rest of 2026. City officials say the aim is to tackle post-pandemic vacancies and unlock projects that deliver larger, family-sized homes alongside livelier street-level spaces.
Discussion draft, comment period and public events
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has posted the Discussion Draft and is taking written comments…..