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Portland and the federal government

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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.

Today

MAC Trail volunteer day in Washington Park

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

9:00 am to 11:00 am
Label: Volunteer event

Upcoming events

Pittock Garden Tuesday Volunteer Day

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the garden every Tuesday, rain or shine, to tend to the plants on the grounds at Pittock Mansion.

9:00 am to 11:30 am
Label: Volunteer event

April 2026 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 to 6:30 pm
Label: Public meeting
Available online

Hoyt Arboretum Volunteer Event

Join PP&R and Hoyt Arboretum Friends to care for Portland's living museum of trees.

9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Label: Volunteer event

Neighborhood association information

Website: northwestdistrictassociation.org

Bylaws: Northwest District Association Bylaws

Neighborhood district office: District Four Coalition

Meeting Time and location
General meetings The Northwest District Association Annual Meeting with elections is held 6:00 - 7:30 pm, the third Monday of May. See website for instructions to join virtual meetings or to confirm location of in-person meetings. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
Board meetings Northwest District Association (NWDA) Board meets 6:00 - 7:30 pm, the third Monday of the month. The NWDA Executive Committee meets 8:00 - 9:00 am, the first Monday of the month. See website for instructions to join virtual meetings or to confirm location of in-person meetings. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
Land use committee meetings Northwest District Association (NWDA) Parks, Concerts and Events Committee meets 4:00 - 5:00 pm, the first Monday of the month. This meeting is virtual. Email parks@northwestdistrictassociation.org for meeting link.
NWDA Planning Committee meets 8:00 - 9:30 am, every Thursday.
NWDA Public Safety & Livability Committee meets 6:00 - 7:00 pm, the second Tuesday of the month.
See website for instructions to join virtual meetings or to confirm location of in-person meetings.

Northwest District Association, c/o District Four Coalition
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
Planning Committee
planning@nwdaportland.org
Secretary
Regina Hauser
secretary@nwdaportland.org
General correspondence contact
Northwest District Association General Correspondence
help@nwdaportland.org
City required notice contact
Northwest District Association City Required Notice
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.
Curb ramp construction starts March 2025; repaving fall 2025 or spring 2026

News and notices

Notice of a Land Use Proposal LU 26-019624 HR

Historic Resource Review
221 NW 21st Ave

Public notice


Staff Report to the Hearings Officer - LU 26-007966 CP ZC

Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning Map Amendment
NW 31st Ave (no address assigned)

Public notice


Traffic Advisory: Landslide leads PBOT to close NW Cornell Road, asking the public to stay away, making two road closures on key NW Portland route

NW Cornell Road is CLOSED east of the Bird Alliance of Oregon, for a landslide with downed trees and power lines between the tunnels

Updated Traffic advisory


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