Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has extended the application period for community members to support the Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park Bowl Redevelopment Project, which includes a national design competition, followed by design development for the Bowl area.
The Project Advisory Committee will receive project materials, reports, and progress updates and will provide perspectives and feedback to PP&R staff and the project team. Prior to the national design competition, the PAC will provide input on deliverables that inform the competition, including community priorities, design criteria, and the engagement approach. Following the design competition, the PAC will continue to work with PP&R staff and the selected finalist team to provide advisory input during design development for the Bowl area.
PAC members will:
- Elevate and confirm community priorities for the project site and designs
- Serve as a liaison between PP&R and broader Portland communities
- Provide input on the design competition process and community engagement approach
- Review and provide feedback on design criteria, site research, and programming
PAC members may bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences. This may include, but is not limited to, lived experience using the park and riverfront; connections to downtown Portland; or experience in areas such as architecture, landscape architecture, parks and river recreation, urban design and planning, environmental or river ecology, construction, real estate development, arts and culture, or venue operations. Professional expertise is not required.
Applications will be accepted through Monday, January 19, 2026 until 11:59pm.