Planning & Sustainability

Building capacity for a sustainable and resilient PSU

The Planning & Sustainability Office (PSO) serves as a strategic hub, connecting long-range vision with the daily operations that keep our campus thriving. We act as a connector and collaborator, uniting university policy, practice, and community engagement to ensure PSU remains a vibrant experience the Portland community.

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SPARK Awards: Call for Applications DUE June 21

Whether it’s a temporary installation, a performance series, a sculptural bench, or a new mural; if it sparks joy and fosters a sense of pride in our urban environment, we want to HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN. Multiple $2,500 awards are available to help ignite PSU Placemaking projects.

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Placemakers Exchange

Each year, the Planning & Sustainability Office hosts the Placemakers Exchange. This annual symposium brings together students, faculty, and community placemakers to engage each other on the tactical strategies to enliven our city and campus

Supporting the PSU Ecosystem