Services and Resources for Economic development

Home to the Portland Thorns and Portland Timbers, the City’s Providence Park Stadium can host more than 25,000 fans.
Stay up to date on N/NE Oversight meetings and news from the N/NE Neighborhood Housing Strategy. Join the email list here.
This service allows prospective and current contractors to receive updates pertaining to towing contracts.
Portland's sports, arts and entertainment venues support the local economy and they offer residents and visitors a place to have fun, whether that means being able to enjoy a Broadway show or cheer on the Trail Blazers at an NBA game.
Many businesses have been prioritizing the health of their employees and customers by offering alternative outdoor experiences. These new changes may cause neighbors to hear more noise during operating hours.
View the latest report for the TIF Affordable Housing Set Aside
For more than two decades, the Portland Brownfield Program has provided environmental investigations on more than 80 properties totaling over 110 acres. We support the transformation of brownfields into affordable housing, community space, nonprofit services, small businesses, and green space.

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By bringing visitors to Portland, the City helps create local jobs, boost spending at local businesses and support community services.
Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC) brings sports, concerts and events to the Rose Quarter
This page provides information on how to apply to the Vibrant Spaces Community Events Activation Funds, outlines what will be asked on the application, and walks through the application process. This initiative is supported through funding from the American Rescue Plan.
The Community Events Activation Funds Program helps Portlanders (with a focus on BIPOC organizers and multicultural events) create community events through direct financial support. This program is funded by the American Rescue Plan, which is investing in Portland’s recovery – and our future.
What is a brownfield? Brownfields are properties that are either contaminated or that people think might be contaminated. Learn more about brownfields on this page.