Urban & Regional Planning: Government Agencies & Resources

Provides information about long-range planning for the county, as well as various projects and studies being conducted.

Provides information on long-range, capital improvement, and immediate traffic concerns.

County department focused on land and physical infrastructure.

Planning department in Clark County, Washington.

Metro is a collaborative agency between cities and counties in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties. Use the site to find Metro council documents and reports.

Portland's planning bureau " develops creative and practical solutions to enhance Portland’s livability, preserve distinctive places and plan for a resilient future."

Agency overseeing land use at a state level. Includes the state's Transportation and Growth Management Program, state-wide planning goals, and urban growth boundaries.

Holdings include records generated by the City of Portland, including elected officials’ papers, department reports, planning maps, Ordinances and Resolutions, budget information, correspondence, and photos. Located on the 5h floor of the ASRC Building at PSU.

Special Collections in the Portland State Library related to planning.

Federal department governing urban development and housing.

"UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. It is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system."

Information and links organized by country.