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City leaders are considering renovating the Moda Center. More than 18,000 people responded to a survey on renovating the Moda Center conducted in June 2026. This survey is not statistically valid, but does provide insight into how respondents think about the question.
What was the survey about?
City leaders are considering the City's role in a potential renovation of the Moda Center after 30 years. The arena is owned by the City and brings $600 million to the local economy each year.
In June 2026, the Portland City Council hosted a survey to solicit opinions about renovating the Moda Center. The City hosted eight events – two per Council District – inviting the community to share their thoughts directly with their District Councilors. More than 18,000 people responded to the survey conducted. While this survey is not statistically valid, it does provide some insight into how people think about the issue of renovating the Moda Center.
What were the goals of the survey?
The City's goals for engagement around the Moda Center proposal were centered on transparency, public understanding, and informed decision-making. First and foremost, City Council sought to give Portlanders clear, factual information about why the Moda Center requires major updates after 30 years, what those updates might include, and what financial commitments different government partners are considering. A key objective was ensuring that community members understood both the short-term and long-term implications of investment choices, including how decisions around maintenance, renovation, or leasing could shape the City's economic future, neighborhood vitality, and civic assets.
Another central goal was to offer Portlanders meaningful opportunities to influence Council's discussions before decisions were finalized. This meant not only asking community members what they think should happen with the arena but also making sure they had enough background information to provide informed input. The City emphasized building trust by clearly identifying costs, benefits, constraints, and key decision points particularly around funding, public responsibilities, and tenant negotiations.
Ultimately, the City had three key questions for Portlanders:
- How can renovating an arena support our community?
- What improvements are most important?
- How should an arena upgrade be paid for?