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Martin Luther King Jr. Day closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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

Forest Park Trails Stewardship Event

Join PP&R and Northwest Trail Alliance for a trail's restoration project in Forest Park.

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Forest Park Trail

Northwest District Association (NWDA) Meeting

Northwest District Association Board meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.

6:00 pm 7:30 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting

Forest Park Stewardship Event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation to enhance habitat for plants and wildlife in Forest Park!

9:00 am 12:00 pm
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@northwestdistrictassociation.org
Land Use Committee Chair
Greg Theisen
contact@northwestdistrictassociation.org
Secretary
Steve Pinger
contact@northwestdistrictassociation.org
General Correspondence Contact
Northwest District Association General Correspondence
president@northwestdistrictassociation.org

Construction and Maintenance

Fall 2023
This project is in the design stage and construction is paused until fall of 2028.
Design for this project is currently on hold.

News and Notices

Notice of Land Use Decision LU 24-091187 HR

Historic Resource Review
2249 NW Irving St

Public notice


Notice of Land Use Decision LU 24-103239 HR

Historic Resource Review
2171 NW Hoyt St

Public notice


Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 24-081525 DZM

Design with Modification Review
3030 NW Nicolai St

Public notice


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