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Most City offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, to observe Juneteenth

The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.

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Community Toolkit

Guide
Use this page as a guide for your placemaking project. We list granting resources, how-to's, and placemaking case studies. The goal is to encourage Portland residents to energize and beautify their neighborhoods. We hope that you will find the resources found here to be useful.

Granting Resources/Funding Opportunities

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Case Studies

Placemaking success stories in Portland.
VISIT: Please check back soon!

City and Community Resources

Community offices and bureaus offer partnering and guidance opportunities with your community projects.

  1. Community & Civic Life's Portland Neighborhood Association Pages.  Find your Neighborhood Association, District Coalitions, and Offices.
    VISIT: Neighborhood Association Page
  2. Community & Civic Life's Portland Neighborhood Directory.  Identify your Neighborhood Association and how to contact them.
    VISIT: Neighborhood Directory
  3. List of City agencies, bureaus, and external entities that issue use permitting and other services.  
    VISIT: Additional Permits page (hosted by PBOT)
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