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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Sign Up for Civic Life Updates

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Civic Life Director's Calendar

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About Civic Life

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Portland Engagement Project

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Civic Life Employee Portal

Contact

Office of Community & Civic Life

civiclife@portlandoregon.gov
phone number311

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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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Bureau Advisory Committee

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Disability Program

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Grant Opportunities

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Immigrant & Refugee Program

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Neighborhood Program

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New Portlanders Policy Commission

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Multnomah Youth Commission

News

Five Takeaways from the PEP Talk

Hear from Dr. Julia Carboni of Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

News article

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Free Support for Oregon Child Care Providers

News article

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City of Portland Liquor, Cannabis and Noise programs move to Development Services

This realignment, effective April 1, results from the ongoing restructuring of bureaus and offices following voters’ approval of Ballot Measure 26-228 in November 2022.

News article

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Events

Rose City Park Neighborhood Association General Meeting

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting

St. Johns Neighborhood Association Board Meeting

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

Centennial Community Association

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

Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association Meeting

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting
More events

Past Meetings and Hearings

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