The district is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful enhanced service districts in the nation. Initially founded in 1988 as an informal group of downtown property owners and managers, the Downtown Portland Clean & Safe District was later formalized in city code in 1991. The district underwent several renewals in the 1990s before Portland City Council decided to renew the district every 10 years in 2001.
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Cleaning Services:
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Public Safety Services:
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In an emergency, call 9-1-1 for an immediate response.
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Property owners within the district pay a fee to raise money that supplements publicly-financed services for neighborhood improvement including cleaning, security, market research, public space activation and retail advocacy.
The Downtown Portland Clean & Safe district is a 273-block enhanced service area in Downtown Portland.
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On June 25, join us for the Spectacular-Spectacular Grand Opening of Darcelle XV Plaza—the biggest, most joyous, most glamourous party of the summer!
A week after city’s formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 18, Downtown Portland Clean & Safe is bringing the party to the park. Our program begins at 5pm and runs until after dark, and will feature entertainers, a festival atmosphere, food and drink, and a dedicated glam station.
June 25, 2026. Darcelle XV Plaza. Celebrate with us!
Details at DowntownPDXActivations.com
We’re so excited to welcome Lavoratti 1938 to the neighborhood, and to the United States! Lavoratti offers a delicious variety of upscale chocolate products, many stamped with the Fibonacci symbol representing “perfection.”
Come say hello to Lavoratti, and don’t sleep on their Parmigiano Reggiano truffles! 😉
Photo credit: @portlandbusinessjournal, @lavoratti1938
If you see people wearing green and blue in downtown Portland cleaning sidewalks, removing litter and biohazardous waste like needles, or conducting welfare checks and check-ins at businesses, you are seeing tthe Downtown Portland Clean and Safe team at work. Just last month, they responded to over 1,400 loitering/trespass calls, 290 welfare checks, and 3,380 business assists.
One step at a time, they are playing a major part in downtown’s progress. The next time you see the team at work, feel free to say hello!
Thank you @tvontvnews @katutv for highlighting our team’s work, and to Raynaldo @rachel_and_rose_doubledecker for the meaningful shoutout.
Downtown Portland is getting safer, cleaner, and more welcoming every day, thanks to the hard work of our Clean & Safe team. Here’s what we accomplished in April 2026 across our 273-block Enhanced Service District:
- 2.7 million pedestrian visits
- 4,528 bags of trash removed
- 2,412 graffiti tags cleaned
- 3,292 bio-hazards safely removed
- 828 needles collected
We’re committed to transparency and measurable impact. Monthly data, including foot traffic, helps us track progress and better serve everyone who lives, works, and visits downtown.
Learn more at DowntownPortland.org
Our Sidewalk Ambassadors are ready for summer! After visiting Downtown Portland`s top attractions and connecting with local businesses, our team can’t wait to help visitors discover what makes our city special.
Trained in CPR, First Aid, de-escalation, and tourism, our ambassadors are a great resource for anyone exploring downtown. Find them at Director Park and Darcelle XV Plaza all summer long.
This weekend is your last chance to explore the Bloom Tour! The amazing floral installations throughout downtown will be coming down on June 8.
Visit BloomTourPDX.com for a map of all the locations.
A few downtown favorites we`re excited to share this June. Come explore with us!
Lavoratti 1938, 621 SW Broadway - @lavoratti1938, a chocolate company based in Varazze, Italy, has opened their first chocolate shop in the United States in Downtown Portland!
Thursday Night Ride, June 11 - Portland’s longest-running weekly social bike ride, rolling out from Salmon Street Springs every Thursday night since 2015! An energetic, party-paced social ride with warmth and weirdness.
Portland Timbers Soccer Celebration, June 12-15 -@timbersfc will host a Soccer Celebration event at @thesquarepdx featuring interactive activities, local food carts, merchandise stands, fan giveaways, and live viewings of select FIFA World Cup 26 matches.
Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race, June 6-7 – Visit Tom McCall Waterfront Park for an exciting Chinese tradition celebrated in PDX for over two decades. More than 60 different teams compete in boats graciously provided by @pksca.db.race.
The Starry Night Wine Walk is just two days away—it’s not too late to secure your spot! This Thursday, spend an evening sampling delicious wine, beer, and spirits; exploring downtown stores and restaurants; and enjoying the Bloom Tour’s stunning floral installations.
Buy tickets at the link in our bio.
Our Team
Meet the individuals committed to overseeing the Downtown Portland Clean & Safe District, and its essential programs and services.
ENHANCED SERVICE DISTRICTS (ESD)
Collectively, Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, Lloyd ESD, and Central Eastside Together serve and support Portland’s central city. From local shops to restaurants, hotels to music and art venues, these three ESDs create vibrant and economically healthy districts by supporting the people who live, work and play in the districts.
Our Partners
The work of the Downtown Portland Clean & Safe District could not be accomplished without the collaboration of our partners.
Thank you to our important partners:
