What's happening now?
We are nearly finished designing the project. We will select a contractor in the spring and construct the plazas in summer 2026. We repaved Pride Plaza in summer 2025 in preparation for plaza construction. Artwork will return as part of this effort.
Project Background
We are upgrading the existing car-free Pride Plaza on SW Harvey Milk Street between 13th and 12th avenues and building a new car-free plaza on SW 9th Avenue between Harvey Milk and Washington streets.
This project will feature durable, high-quality materials and represents PBOT's first example of the "permanent street plaza typology."
Darcelle XV Promenade on SW 9th Avenue will be next to the Darcelle XV Plaza under construction now by Portland Parks and Recreation. This street plaza includes a portion of the future Green Loop, a linear park and multiuse path that will connect the Central City.
PBOT is working with plaza stakeholders on the specific features of these spaces. The upgraded plazas are car-free spaces that may include:
- Artwork celebrating pride and Darcelle XV
- Public space for walking, biking, relaxing, or playing
- Street furniture such as benches, chairs, or tables
- Space for outdoor dining or events
- Plants
Preliminary Designs (Subject to Change)
Project Funding
$1,209,600 from the federal Economic Development Administration and $302,400 in transportation system development charges.
