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Portland is a Sanctuary City

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.

Northwest District

Today

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

Monarchs at the Mansion

Join Portland Parks & Recreation and The Portland Monarchs for a morning in the butterfly habitat at the viewpoint at Pittock Mansion.

10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Label: Volunteer event

Upcoming events

Forest Park Stewardship with Bird Alliance of Oregon

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

10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Label: Volunteer event

Lilac Garden at Duniway Park volunteer event

Join Portland Parks & Recreation in the historic Lilac Garden at Duniway Park for a morning of plant and garden care.

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

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

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.
In design. Construction expected in late 2026.
Community engagement starting in Fall 2026

News and notices

Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 26-064349 RR

Zoning and Land Use
Label: Public notice
Label: Proposal
Published
River Review
2220 NW Front Ave

Notice of a Land Use Proposal LU 26-059552 HR

Zoning and Land Use
Label: Public notice
Label: Proposal
Published
Historic Resource Review
2336 NW Everett St

Liquor license applications

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