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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Contact

Office of Community & Civic Life

civiclife@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-4519

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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

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

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.

March 29, 2023 1:00 pm News article

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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.

March 3, 2023 4:14 pm News article