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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About Civic Life

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Portland Engagement Project

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Neighborhood Profiles

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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

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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Bureau Advisory Committee

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Cannabis Program

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Cannabis Policy Oversight Team (CPOT)

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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

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New Portlanders Policy Commission

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Noise Review Board

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Multnomah Youth Commission

News

Portland Enagagement Project Public Events Kick Off

Your voice matters! Work together with Civic Life and the City to build an engagement model that works for all Portlanders and allows us to solve issues today and in the future.

News article

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The City of Portland Invites You to Help Shape Our Community Engagement Future

Public Listening Sessions Begin as City's Governance Structure Changes

News article

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Events

SW Portlanders Listening Session

Join SW Portland neighbors for a Listening Session led by Pregame.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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North Portlanders Listening Session

Join North Portland neighbors for a Listening Session led by Pregame.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Lideres Verde: PEP Listening Session

Join a Listening Session led by Pregame and Lideres Verde.

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
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East Portlanders Listening Session hosted by Wilkes Community Group

Join East Portland neighbors for a Listening Session led by Pregame and the Wilkes Community Group.

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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