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Problem Solver Meetings
The Problem Solver Network is an initiative to address community public realm issues across the city. PEMO brings together a diverse set of community stakeholders including: businesses and business district associations, neighborhood associations, non-profit and community organizations, and other stakeholders. The 15 Problem Solver areas meet every two weeks in online Problem Solver meetings. By working together, the network addresses community challenges in a comprehensive, creative, and timely manner, while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
The 30-minute meeting is grounded in partnership, accountability, and outcomes. Meetings are practical and solutions-oriented, focusing on reporting, follow-up, action, and new issues. City staff update community members on the status of issues from the previous meeting and district representatives report new problems and describe opportunities. On-the-ground improvements include removing nuisances while activating or stabilizing public spaces.
For more information or to attend a Problem Solver meeting, contact pemo@portlandoregon.gov.
Problem Solver schedule
Meetings take place virtually via Microsoft Teams.
| Problem Solver area | Meeting schedule |
|---|---|
| 82nd / Sandy | 2nd and 4th Tuesday @ 1:00 p.m. |
| Broadway / Lloyd | 2nd and 4th Wednesday @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Central Eastside | 1st and 3rd Thursday @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Central Northeast | 2nd and 4th Monday @ 12:00 p.m. |
| Downtown (South of Burnside) | 2nd and 4th Wednesday @ 11:00 a.m. |
| Foster / Powell | 1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 1:00 p.m. |
| Hazelwood / Gateway | 1st and 3rd Thursday @ 10:30 a.m. |
| Hillsdale / Multnomah Village / Sellwood | 2nd and 4th Thursday @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Inner Northeast | 1st and 3rd Wednesday @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Inner Southeast | 1st and 3rd Tuesday @ 11:00 a.m. |
| Lents / Division / Midway | 2nd and 4th Thursday @ 11:00 a.m. |
| North Portland | 2nd and 4th Monday @ 9:30 a.m. |
| Northwest Portland (North of Burnside) | 1st and 3rd Wednesday @ 11:00 a.m. |
| Parkrose / Argay Terrace | 2nd and 4th Tuesday @ 1:30 p.m. |
Problem Solver boundary map
