Land Bank funding and 1133 Washington Ave. parcel
Summary
The commission's annual report and budget for 2025 were up for vote. The Land Bank fund draws from a small slice of the city's capital improvement budget for acquiring and maintaining open space.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Land Bank's budget comes from one half of one percent of the city's annual capital improvement budget, though no spending figures for 2025 are confirmed.
Residents who use and value Portland's protected open spaces.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Land Bank Commission - Sep 9, 2026
Commissioners revisited long-standing questions about the land bank ordinance's ambiguities and whether to rename the commission — 'land bank' means something totally different in most other cities. Talk of merging with the Parks Commission continues behind the scenes.
Land Bank Commission - May 13, 2026
The ~33-acre former St. Joe's rehab campus sold to Cooper Properties. It has trails, streams, and a possible vernal pool — commissioners want to talk with the new owner about conserving the hard-to-develop parts.
Land Bank Commission - Mar 11, 2026
The commission works to identify and protect open space in Portland for wildlife, recreation and scenic value. The March meeting was set to include review of a draft flyer explaining the Land Bank's role to developers and property owners, plus updates on parcels.
Land Bank Commission - Feb 11, 2026
The commission's annual report and budget for 2025 were up for vote. The Land Bank fund draws from a small slice of the city's capital improvement budget for acquiring and maintaining open space.
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