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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Portland Downtown

The Downtown Portland neighborhood is in Central Portland, bordered by the Willamette River to the east and W Burnside to the north.

Upcoming Events

Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association Meeting

Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association holds meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month. The General Meeting starts at 6:00 pm, followed by the Board Meeting, starting at 7:00 pm. No meetings in August and December.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting

Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop

Learn about bike maintenance and bring your bicycle with you to get some hands-on experience doing basic repairs!

5:30 pm 7:30 pm
Classes and Activities
a person pumping up their bike tire

Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association Meeting

Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association holds meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month. The General Meeting starts at 6:00 pm, followed by the Board Meeting, starting at 7:00 pm. No meetings in August and December.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting

Neighborhood Association Information

Website: portlanddowntownna.com

Bylaws: Portland Downtown NA Bylaws

Neighborhood District Office: District 4 Office: District Four Coalition

Meeting Time and Location
General Meetings Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association holds meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month. The General Meeting is held 6:00 - 7:00 pm, followed by the Board Meeting, starting at 7:00 pm. The Annual Meeting with elections is held in October or November, at a date to be determined by the Board of Directors. No meetings in August and December. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Meetings are virtual. Confirm on the website.
Board Meetings Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. The General Meeting is held 6:00 - 7:00 pm, followed by the Board Meeting, starting at 7:00 pm. No meetings in August and December. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.

Meetings are virtual. Confirm on the website.
Land Use Committee Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 8:00 - 9:00 am

Eliot Tower 1221 SW 10th Ave, 3rd Floor meeting room

Portland Downtown Neighborhood 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
LaJune Thorson
lajune.thorson@gmail.com
Vice Chair / Vice President
Xavier D. Stickler
Land Use Committee Chair
Marian deBardelaben
debardelabenmarian@gmail.com
General Correspondence Contact
Portland Downtown NA General Correspondence
president@portlanddowntownna.com

Construction and Maintenance

Construction 2024-2025
Summer 2020
Spring 2023
Construction began in June 2024 and will take up to a year and a half to complete.
This project is in the design stage and construction is paused until spring of 2032.

News and Notices

Notice of Land Use Decision LU 25-019823 DZM

Design w/Modifications Review
1100 SW 6th Ave

Public notice


Notice of Land Use Decision LU 25-046375 DZ

Design Review
315 SW 5th Ave

Public notice


Notice of Land Use Proposal LU 25-036647 DZ

Design Review
245 SW Salmon St

Public notice


Liquor License Applications

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