Office of Community & Civic Life

Bureau/Office
The Office of Community & Civic Life (Civic Life) connects Portlanders with city government to build inclusive, safe, and livable communities.

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Featured content

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About Civic Life

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Portland Engagement Project

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Neighborhood Profile Maps

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2022 SEED Grant

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Sign Up for Civic Life Updates

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Civic Life Interim Director's Calendar

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Civic Life Employee Portal

Contact

Contact

Office of Community & Civic Life

civiclife@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-4519

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Mailing address

1120 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 114
Portland, OR 97204

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Advisory Bodies Program

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Cannabis Program

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Disability Program

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Grant Opportunities

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Immigrant & Refugee Program

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Liquor Program

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Neighborhood Program

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Noise Program

News

Portland Changes Government After 109 Years

News article

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Charter Commission Phase II Public Hearings

News article

Testify at the Portland Charter Commission November 17 & 19 Phase II Public Hearings

Portland Engagement Project Fall 2022 Update

News article

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Indigenous Art Showcase in Portland

November is Native American Heritage Month

News article

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Events

Old Town Neighborhood Association Community & Board Meeting

11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting

Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association Board Meetings

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting

Sylvan-Highlands Neighborhood Association General Meeting

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting

Goose Hollow Neighborhood Association Board Meetings

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting
More events

Past Meetings and Hearings

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