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Northwest District

The Northwest District is a diverse, vibrant neighborhood in central Portland, Oregon. It has a varied and intricate history that has evolved along with the City as a whole, made up of a rich texture of diverse citizens.

Upcoming Events

May 2025 Northwest Parking District Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting

The Northwest Parking District Stakeholder Advisory Committee advises the city on priorities for transportation projects and programs. This committee typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month.

5:00 pm 6:25 pm
Rescheduled
Public Meeting
Available Online

Washington Park MAC Trail Volunteer Day

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

Washington Park MAC Trail Volunteer Day

Join Portland Parks & Recreation for a volunteer event on the MAC Trail in Washington Park!

9:00 am 11:00 am
Volunteer Event

Neighborhood Association Information

Website: northwestdistrictassociation.org

Bylaws: Northwest District Association Bylaws

Neighborhood District Office: District 4 Office: District Four Coalition

Meeting Time and Location
General Meetings The Northwest District Association Annual Meeting with elections is held in on the 3rd Monday. of May. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome. See website for instructions to join virtual meetings or to confirm location of in-person meetings.
Board Meetings Northwest District Association (NWDA) Board meets on the 3rd Monday of the Month, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
The NWDA Executive Committee meets the 1st Monday of the Month, 8:00 - 9:00 am.
Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome. See website for instructions to join virtual meetings or to confirm location of in-person meetings.
Land Use Committee Meetings NWDA Parks, Concerts and Events Committee meets on the 1st Monday of the Month, 4:00 - 5:00 pm. This meeting is virtual. Email parks@northwestdistrictassociation.org for meeting link.

NWDA Planning Committee meets every Thursday, 8:00 - 9:30 am.

NWDA Public Safety & Livability Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

See website for instructions to join virtual meetings or to confirm location of in-person meetings.

Northwest District Association, c/o NWNW
434 NW 6th Ave, Suite 202
Portland, OR97209
United States

Neighborhood Association Leadership Contacts

Position and Name Contact Information
Chair / Co-Chair / President
Todd Zarnitz
president@nwdaportland.org
Land Use Committee Chair
Greg Theisen
planning@nwdaportland.org
Secretary
Regina Hauser
secretary@nwdaportland.org
General Correspondence Contact
Northwest District Association General Correspondence
president@nwdaportland.org

Construction and Maintenance

Adopted by City Council in October 2020
Fall 2023
This project is in the design stage and construction is paused until spring of 2032.
Design for this project is currently on hold.

Liquor License Applications

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