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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1120 SW 5th Avenue
Suite 114
Portland, OR 97204

civiclife@portlandoregon.gov

News

Building Equity in the Cannabis Industry

News Article

May 6, 2021 9:25 am

Civic Life’s Cannabis Program Supervisor Dasheeda Dawson was featured in a recent Refinery29 article talking about cannabis equity and legalization.

Portrait of Cannabis Program Supervisor Dasheeda Dawson

Join the Bureau Advisory Committee Meeting on May 18

News Article

May 6, 2021 9:12 am

The Bureau Advisory Committee provides guidance on the Office of Community & Civic Life’s goals, program priorities, and spending. Meetings are public and Portlanders are encouraged to attend.

Image of two hands during a meeting. One hand takes notes while the other checks their phone.

Placemaking: Creating Safe & Welcoming Spaces

News Article

May 6, 2021 9:07 am

Join the Community Safety team on Wednesday, May 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. for a free virtual presentation on "placemaking." This presentation will examine how community can use arts and culture to create spaces for community to gather and learn from one another.