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Portland is a Sanctuary City
Northwest District
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 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
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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
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11:00 am
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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
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11:00 am
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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 26-073144 HR
Zoning and Land Use
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Public notice
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Proposal
Published
Historic Resource Review
830 NW 23rd Ave
830 NW 23rd Ave
Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 26-064349 RR
Zoning and Land Use
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Public notice
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Proposal
Published
River Review
2220 NW Front Ave
2220 NW Front Ave
Notice of a Land Use Proposal LU 26-059552 HR
Zoning and Land Use
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Public notice
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Proposal
Published
Historic Resource Review
2336 NW Everett St
2336 NW Everett St
Current strategic and planning projects
Liquor license applications
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