Working to make Downtown thrive
At Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, we believe in the power of collaboration. By partnering with local businesses, residents, and community groups, we deliver enhanced services and programs that contribute to our city’s thriving spirit.
Thank you to everyone who was a part of the Summer of Love at Darcelle XV Plaza!
From Summer Sounds to Friday Night Flicks, from Drag Delights to Shakespeare in the Park, you all made this first summer at Darcelle XV Plaza beyond special.
Here`s to a fall full of whimsy and joy!🍂🫶
The iconic Madam Cooper, owner of Madam Cooper`s Parlor, shares why YOU should apply to the PDX Pop-Up Shop Program!
@themadamcooper participated in the program in 2025, and @madamcoopersparlor is now a brick and mortar location at 232 SW Ankeny St.
Applications for the PDX Pop-Up Program close September 18, so make sure to apply ASAP! Applications can be found on our website, DowntownPortland.org.
Geek Week returns from September 11 - 20, 2026! Stop by Director Park on Sunday, September 13 from 12-5 p.m. for Fantasy Fest at Sunday Parkways, featuring performers, dancers from the Oregon Ballet Theater, a marketplace with artists and vendors, and roaming entertainers!
A few downtown favorites we`re excited to share this September. Come explore with us!
Portland`s Summer Staycation, Sept. 11-13: 3 days of Thorns matches, live music, theatre, dining, and more. View hotel deals, special events, and pass perks online!
Ankeny Alley Staycation Street Fair, Sept. 11-13: This carnival-style street fair offers six blocks of performances, vendors, and revelry stretching from the waterfront to Big Pink.
Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways, Sept. 13, 11 AM–4 PM: PBOT`s free, car-free block party through the heart of downtown!
Enjoy a few photos of the canine stars of last week`s Pups in the Plaza Fashion Show at Darcelle XV Plaza! Thanks to everyone who walked in the show, cheered on the pups, and shopped local to support @otatpdx.
Are you planning an event? Searching for a venue? Our Downtown parks, @darcellexvplaza and @directorparkevents, are available for rent!
We`ve hosted concerts, seasonal celebrations, art installations, cultural festivals, family-friendly activations, and more. We`d love to chat with you about how we can make your dream event a reality!
Park & rental details at DowntownPDXActivations.com
We`re so excited to host the 15th annual Arab Mahrajan in Director Park!
Try authentic Arab cuisine, browse a series of vendors, enjoy live performances, and discover activities happening throughout the park, including cooking demonstrations, dabke lessons, crafts, and more.
Check out @aaccopdx to learn more! Swipe to the end to see the flyer with details.
Photo credit: @masson.guy @aaccopdx
Kelly and Michelle, owners of Sinister Coffee and Creamery, discuss why you should apply to the PDX Pop-Up Shop Program!
@sinisterpdx is an alum of the PDX Pop-Up Shop Program. They now have a permanent brick-and-mortar location at 301 SW Morrison St.
PDX Pop-Up Shop applications are open until September 18. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4x125iu
Have you heard about the new library in Old Town?
A library and safe space for women run by nonprofit organization Good Circumstance are adding to a growing nonprofit presence that is bringing new life to Portland`s Old Town.
Learn more @portlandbusinessjournal
keeping downtown vibrant
We activate public spaces through placemaking initiatives, including managing Director Park with its 300+ annual events, operating a year-round lighting program across 1,400 trees, and producing signature community events that celebrate art, culture, and local businesses while creating welcoming gathering spaces downtown.
keeping downtown clean
We partner with Central City Concern’s Clean Start Program to provide cleaning services seven days a week, including sidewalk sweeping, graffiti removal, litter pickup, and pressure washing.
keeping downtown safe
We provide security services across the 273-block district, resolving safety concerns and connecting visitors and residents with resources.
keeping downtown engaged
We support downtown businesses through marketing initiatives, community engagement programs, and collaborative campaigns that promote local retailers, activate storefronts, and connect visitors with the district’s vibrant offerings.
keeping downtown accountable
We conduct research and publish reports on the district’s economic vitality, including vibrancy metrics, business surveys, and pedestrian traffic data, to inform current and prospective businesses about the district.
