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Central City 2035
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Portland’s Central City gets a new long-range plan The Plan is effective July 9, 2018
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What a view! See the new plan for the Central City yourself
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No matter where you live in Portland, you probably spend time in the city center Take a look at the new plan.
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A “big idea” in the plan is the Green Loop A six-mile linear park for riders, striders, strollers — and people who just want to stop and smell the roses
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CC2035 prepares the urban core for more people and jobs Places like South Waterfront will become robust neighborhoods with housing and employers
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Portland’s Central Eastside has become a popular place for entrepreneurs The new plan seeks to protect the district’s unique character as it grows
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Visit the Map App This interactive tool allows you to view zoning for all properties in the city
The Portland City Council adopted the Central City 2035 Plan on June 6, 2018. The plan becomes effective on July 9, 2018.
Read the adopted CC2035 Plan.
Central City 2035 (CC2035) updates the plan and policies for downtown and central areas of Portland, Oregon. CC2035 addresses challenges and opportunities in the Central City to ensure this unique economic, transportation, cultural and educational hub will be a vibrant resource for all Portlanders over the next 20 years.
CC2035 also includes an update to the Willamette Greenway Plan for the Central Reach, integrating the vibrant, multi-purpose Willamette riverfront into the Central City's future.
Adopted Central City 2035 Plan
Read the adopted central City 2035 Plan
- Zoning Maps
- Volume 1: Goals and Policies
- Volume 3A: Scenic Resources Protection Plan
- Volume 5: Implementation Plan
- Volume 2A: Zoning Code and Map Amendments
- Volume 3B: Willamette River Central Reach Natural Resources Protection Plan
- Volume 2B: Transportation System Plan Amendments
- Volume 4: Background Materials
- Volume 6: Public Involvement
CC2035 Recommended Draft (2017)
The Recommended Draft was released on June 22, 2017. The City Council invites testimony on the draft through September 15, 2017.
News
Meeting recaps/summaries and project announcements of what's coming up next
- The Central City 2035 Plan is now in effect!
- It’s official! Portland has a new long-range plan for the Central City
- New long-range land use and development plan for the heart of the city poised for adoption
- City Council begins voting on new plan for growth and development in the Central City
- City Council poised to adopt Central City 2035
- City Council completes amendments to Central City 2035 Plan
- Central City 2035 Update: Recap of April 4 work session and votes on amendments
- City Council to consider existing and new amendments to CC2035 Plan on March 22, 2018
- Deadline for written testimony on the CC2035 Plan extended to Monday, January 22 at noon
- City Council finalizes CC2035 amendments to consider at its January 18, 2018, hearing
- CC2035 Update: 10/18 Council meeting recap and preview of 11/29 work session
- City Council begins hearing testimony on Recommended CC2035 Plan
- City Council to hold public hearings on long range plan for the Central City
- CC2035 testimony now visible via online “Testimony Reader”
- Portland’s Central City about to get a new plan
- The Top 10 things to know about the CC2035 Plan
- New long-range plan for the Central City on its way to City Council
- Central City 2035 Update: Recap of April 11 work session and preview of final PSC Work Session on CC2035 Plan
- Central City 2035 Update: Preview of Final PSC Work Session on CC2035 Plan
- CC2035 Work Session Recap: March 14 Planning and Sustainability Commission discussion
- Central City 2035 Update: Recap of February 28 PSC work session; preview of March 14 work session
- CC2035 Work Session Recap: February 14, 2017, Planning and Sustainability Commission discussion
- CC2035 Work Session Recap: Summary of January 24, 2017, Planning and Sustainability Commission discussion
- Planning and Sustainability Commission Recommends Refinements to Proposed Central City 2035 Plan
- Central City 2035 Update: Preview of January 10 PSC Work Session on the Central City 2035 Plan
- Planning and Sustainability Commission discusses building height, parking code and Willamette River
- Parking and Willamette River subject of upcoming Planning and Sustainability Commission work session on Central City 2035 Plan
- Building height in historic districts and view corridors the focus of Planning and Sustainability Commission work session on the Central City 2035 Plan
- Planning and Sustainability Commission to hold work sessions on Central City 2035 Proposed Draft, before voting to recommend plan to City Council
- Planning and Sustainability Commission completes public hearings on CC2035
- Testimony on the Central City 2035 Plan Proposed Draft extended to Thursday, August 11 at 5 p.m.
- REMINDER: Central City 2035 Plan PSC public hearings continue on Tuesday, August 9 at 5:30 p.m.
- REMINDER: Public hearings on new plan for the Central City start on July 26
- What’s changed from the Discussion Draft Central City 2035 Plan?
- Portland’s Central City gets a new long range land use plan to guide growth and development; enhance environment
- Central City 2035 Proposed Draft to be released on June 20 for public review
- Portlanders get familiar with the draft Central City 2035 Plan at open houses and drop-in hours
- The Central City 2035 Plan Discussion Draft is released, revealing a fresh vision for the heart of the city just in time for Valentine’s Day
- Now through May 31, the public is invited to comment on an inventory of some of Portland’s favorite vistas of the Central City
- View New Ideas for Improving and Activating the Willamette River’s Central Reach
- Central Reach Workshop Summary now available
- River Planners and Advocates Come Together Around the Central Reach
- You’re Invited: Willamette River Central Reach Workshop
- N/NE Quadrant Plan in the News
- CC2035 Concept Plan approved by City Council
- I-5 Eastbank Freeway Tunnel Alternative Concept Diagram
- CC2035 Concept Plan Endorsed by Planning and Sustainability Commission
- CC2035 Concept Plan heading to Planning and Sustainability Commission
- The Draft Central City 2035 Concept Plan is now available!
- CC2035 Steering Committee Endorses Policies and Concepts
- CC2035 Steering Committee to Endorse Concept Plan
- CC2035 Gives Thumbs Up to Policy Framework and Urban Design Concept
- CC2035 Steering Committee Revises Housing, River, and Green Goals
- CC2035 Steering Committee to Discuss Urban Design Concept
- Public Invited to Comment on Recommended I-5 Broadway/Weidler Interchange Improvements, June 7 @ 5:30 p.m.
- CC2035 Steering Committee - Revising Goals and Policies
- CC2035 Steering Committee Visualizes the Concept Plan
- CC2035 Steering Committee to Review Concept Plan Storyboards
- CC2035 Steering Committee Reviews Goal 1 of Policy Framework
- CC2035 Steering Committee to Address Regional Center, Housing and Neighborhoods
- Overview of the February SAC Meeting
- Central City as a Center for Innovation and Exchange
- CC2035 Steering Committee to Discuss Themes
- What Makes Portland's Central City Unique?
- CC2035 Steering Committee considers "What works in the proposed policy framework?"
- CC2035 Steering Committee will guide direction
- Overview of the September SAC meeting and next steps
- Central City Natural Resources Inventory Available
- Draft Central City Natural Resources Inventory Update
- Past, Present, and Future for Historic Resources
- Preliminary Concept Alternatives to be Presented at Upcoming SAC Meetings
- Planning Creatively for the next 25 Years
- The Once and Future Central City
- Public Safety Symposium Shakes Up Conversation
- Transportation Charrette Traffics in Good Ideas From Public
- Symposium Explores Civic and Cultural Life
- Safety In Portland's Central City
- CC2035 Events - Civic and Cultural Life Symposium #1
- Coming Soon: Freeway/Local Transportation Interface Charrette
- Central City 2035 Events – Symposium Series Update
- CC2035 Events - Willamette River Sympsosium #2
- Updated - CC2035 Events: Your chance to learn, contribute
- Lower Albina: Video Tour
- 11/15 Open House Comments - A Summary
- Lloyd Subdistrict: Video Tour
- Recap: Housing and Community Development Symposiums
- CC2035 Advisory Group Meeting, Tuesday, December 7
- Land Use and Transportation Subcommittees First Meetings
- Recap: November 15 Joint Open House
- CC2035 Symposium: Housing 2 This Friday
- Announcing: Central City 2035 Symposium Series
- Central City 2035 Kicks Off With Public Open House
- Design Central City, Volume I
- Draft Public Involvement Plan
Earlier Drafts and Projects
Central City 2035 Plan drafts, quadrant plans and concept plan archive
- CC2035 Proposed Draft (June 2016)
- Central City 2035 Discussion Draft (February 2016)
- Skidmore/Old Town Historic District Design Guidelines (Adopted 2016)
- Central City Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Bonus and Transfer Study
- West Quadrant (Completed 2015)
- N/NE Quadrant (Completed 2012)
- Southeast Quadrant (Completed 2015)
- Central City 2035 Concept Plan
- Studies and Analysis