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Students from educator Sean Denty’s David Douglas High School art class partnered with mural artist Heidi Schultz to design and paint a mural on the sidewalk along SE 130th Avenue near the David Douglas High School community garden.

Portland's Safe Blocks Program wants to hear from you! We are interested in your opinions and feelings about safety in your local area, especially if you live, work, or are connected to one of the following neighborhoods: Eliot; Hazelwood; Lents; Portsmouth; and Powellhurst-Gilbert.

The Place-Based Violence Intervention Project through a federal Byrne grant supports place-based community violence intervention programming to reduce impacts to public health, social well-being, and the local economy caused by gun violence.

The Safe Blocks Program, within the City’s Office of Violence Prevention, is accepting bids for placemaking projects in East Portland. A total of $150,000 is available for these projects. The deadline to apply is May 18, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.