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Street Plaza Program

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Public Works
Winter 2022/2023 - Summer 2025
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is developing a permanent program for public street plazas. Plazas bring vibrancy to city streets, returning space to pedestrians and offering areas for outdoor seating, events, and community activities open to all.
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Featured content

An Aerial view of the brightly painted Arleta Triangle Square Plaza. Many people, trees, planters, and benches are visible below.

About Portland's Public Street Plazas

A map featuring 20 street plazas in 2025 with the words All are welcome here.

Public Street Plaza Directory

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Open Call for Plaza Partners

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Reserve a Plaza

DJ Prashant is pictured, DJing with his hands up in celebration, facing a crowd of dancers in St Johns Plaza

Upcoming Plaza Events

A plaza ambassador speaks with a community member at a plaza event. People are lingering and lounging at public seating in the background.

Plazas: Frequently Asked Questions

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2024 Portland Street Plaza Annual Report

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2023 Portland Street Plazas Annual Report

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Sign Up for Plaza Email Updates!

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Public Street Plaza Program Development

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City Resources for Plaza Partners

Contact

PBOT's Public Street Plaza team

PortlandStreetPlazas@portlandoregon.gov

Related offices, programs, and projects

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Portland in the Streets

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Transportation Planning

News

November 2025 News: Planners Across the Country Tour Plazas, Plaza Partner Open Call Still Live, and Halloween Block Party Recap

Check out our November issue of Portland's Public Street Life featuring: tours, event recaps, last call for plaza partner applications, and more!

News article

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Past Meetings and Hearings

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