come together downtown

A hotbed of innovation and a center of culture and creativity. There’s a good reason why visitors and locals alike come together downtown. The accessible public transportation system, bike lanes, pedestrian-friendly walkways and green park space make it easy for everyone to explore this community. And a coalition of passionate people and organizations work seven days a week to keep downtown a place we’re all proud of.
Business owners, downtown ambassadors, safety and cleaning crews: We all love downtown Portland, and we’re pretty sure you will, too. But why take our word for it? Head this way to see why downtown Portland is the heart of this city.
We encourage all businesses and community members to get involved in the upcoming budget process. Attend the listening session on Tuesday, April 1 or submit comments to let the City Council know what services you most value.
Every year, we invite businesses in downtown to share thoughts on cleanliness, livability, business growth and other issues impacting their business.
Director Park is a vibrant European-style plaza, bustling with over 300 events and activations every year, but this community space could play host to your next event.
This end-of-year report takes a deeper look into foot traffic trends in the Downtown Portland Clean & Safe district.