Portland and the federal government

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About PEMO

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The Public Environment Management Office promotes economic vitality, public safety, and community resilience by activating public spaces and partnering to solve issues on our streets. Rapid. Local. Impactful. Solutions.

About Portland Solutions

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Portland Solutions was established in 2024 to create a centralized program hub to address Portland's most pressing homelessness and livability challenges, including outreach, shelter, impact reduction, and reclaiming public spaces.

Basic Sidewalk Cleaning

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The City of Portland now cleans the sidewalks along major business corridors and other high-impact areas to keep our community friendlier, safer, and more welcoming. Clean sidewalks promote health, safety, and livability for everyone.

City of Portland Camera Registry

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Register your security camera with the City of Portland to help the police investigate crime. If criminal activity occurs near your location, investigators may ask to review footage. This is a voluntary program. No one is required to share camera footage. You can withdraw from the registry anytime.

Emergency Declaration for the Public Environment Management Office

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Mayor Wheeler authorized the creation of the Public Environment Management Office through an emergency declaration, which went into effect on May 11, 2022.

Gateway Management District

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Overview of the Gateway Management District

PEMO Murals

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Murals bring color and energy to Portland's neighborhoods. PEMO works with local street artists, neighbors, and businesses to transition blank walls into micro-murals that help small businesses with tagging and graffiti while supporting community pride.

PEMO Programs and Results

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PEMO solves problems on the street, one block at a time. Our projects come from the community, who identify the issues. We work with them to come up with ideas and opportunities. Using the principles of environmental design, we coordinate with partners to active, stabalize, and achieve results.

Problem Solver Network

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PEMO’s Problem Solver Network brings neighbors and City partners together to listen, coordinate, and move community‑driven solutions forward quickly and clearly for issues in public spaces.

Report a Problem Near You

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Let's make Portland better. Help us improve public safety and livability in your community. Find out how to report camping, graffiti, litter, biohazards, drug activity, or other issues. We also have resources for neighbors, nonprofits, business owners, and more.

Storefront Support Program

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PEMO is coordinating a Storefront Support program with other city partners and Prosper Portland. The program helps small businesses by strengthening commercial corridors through coordinated, on‑the‑ground solutions for issues in the public realm.

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