Portland City Council, Housing Plans and Media Shift Lead Local Headlines
Portland, OR – March 11, 2026 – City Council takes up infrastructure rules as planners advance housing projects and local media shifts online.
Portland’s civic calendar is busy this week, with major land use decisions and public meetings taking center stage.
City Council Meets Today
Portland City Council is holding a hybrid meeting Wednesday, March 11, at City Hall. The agenda includes regular business items and opportunities for public testimony, both in person and online. Community members can sign up to speak or submit written comments in advance.
The meeting follows a series of recent budget work sessions and comes as councilors weigh several policy updates tied to infrastructure, housing and long-range planning.
Infrastructure Code Vote Advances
Earlier this week, the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability released its March project newsletter, highlighting progress on multiple citywide initiatives.
Among the most immediate items: the Public Infrastructure Environmental Code Project is moving to a second reading and vote before City Council. The proposal would create clearer standards for public infrastructure improvements in natural areas, a topic that has drawn interest from environmental advocates and neighborhood groups.
Planning officials are also gathering public comment on the Housing Bonus Alignment Project through March 23. The effort aims to increase housing production, especially affordable and family-sized units, in dense multi-dwelling and mixed-use areas outside the central city.
Local TV News Goes Streaming-Only
In media news, FOX 12 Oregon announced that its 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on Monday, March 9, were offered exclusively via streaming platforms. Viewers were directed to watch through the station’s app or website.
The move reflects the continued shift toward digital-first news delivery, even as traditional broadcast schedules remain in place most days.
Events and Community Life
Looking ahead, local event guides are spotlighting a full week of performances, theater and community gatherings across the city from March 9 through March 15. With spring just around the corner, venues are ramping up their calendars.
Sources
https://www.portland.gov/council/agenda/2026/3/11
https://www.portland.gov/bps/planning/news/2026/3/9/march-2026-bps-long-range-planning-project-updates
https://www.kptv.com/2026/03/09/fox-12-oregon-news-streaming-only-5-6-pm-today/
https://www.portlandmercury.com/do-this-do-that/2026/03/09/48368541/the-mercurys-do-this-do-that-your-top-events-for-march-9-15
