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Portland Downtown
Portland Downtown
The densely populated Portland Downtown neighborhood located along the western shore of Willamette River offers public transportation and plenty to explore, including Portland Art Museum, Portland State University, Farmers Market, Pioneer Courthouse Square, food carts, restaurants, shopping and hotels.
Today
Central City in Motion Working Group November 2025 Meeting
Regular meeting of the Central City in Motion (CCIM) Working Group. Topics include CCIM project status updates, project design review, and evaluation.
5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Public Meeting
South Park Block Garden and Turf Volunteer Day
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of South Park Blocks for a morning of garden and turf care.
9:00 am
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11:00 am
Volunteer Event
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
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11:30 am
Volunteer Event
Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association Meeting
Rescheduled from the 4th Tuesday to November 18th. The General Meeting starts at 6:00 pm, followed by the Board Meeting, starting at 7:00 pm.
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Neighborhood Association Meeting
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
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11:30 am
Volunteer Event
South Park Block Garden and Turf Volunteer Day
Join Portland Parks & Recreation and the Friends of South Park Blocks for a morning of garden and turf care.
9:00 am
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11:00 am
Volunteer Event
All Season Cycling Workshop
Join the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) for an interactive session to learn about staying dry, comfortable, and safe while biking year-round.
3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Classes and Activities
Parks
Neighborhood Association Information
Website: portlanddowntownna.com
Bylaws: Portland Downtown NA Bylaws
Neighborhood District Office: District Four Coalition
| Meeting | Time and Location |
|---|---|
| General Meetings | Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association holds meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the month, at Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave, Meeting Room 1A (first door to the right of the main entrance, before the lobby). 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. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome. Confirm meeting details on the website. |
| Board Meetings | Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month, at Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave, Meeting Room 1A (first door to the right of the main entrance, before the lobby). The General Meeting is held 6:00 - 7:00 pm, followed by the Board Meeting, starting at 7:00 pm. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome. Confirm meeting details on the website. |
| Land Use Committee Meetings | Portland Downtown Neighborhood Association's Land-Use, Transportation, & Environment (LUTE) Committee meets virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 8:00 - 10:00 am. See website for details. |
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 a Land Use Decision LU 25-074478 HR
Historic Resource Review
921 SW Washington St
Public notice
News Release: Southern segment of the SW Fourth Avenue Improvement Project now open
New protected bike lane open between SW Caruthers Street and SW Taylor Street; new Business Access & Transit (BAT) lane open between SW Sheridan Street and SW Mill Street; on-street parking has also been restored between SW Lincoln Street and SW Jefferson Street
Press release
Current Strategic and Planning Projects
Liquor License Applications
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