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.
Join us on Thursday, June 4 for the Starry Night Wine and Beverage Walk! Sample wine, spirits, and beer while you explore the unique stores and restaurants of Downtown Portland.
Enjoy tastings from select beverage vendors, meet and greet local winemakers, and take home your favorite bottles or canned cocktails. We couldn`t be more excited that the Wine Walk benefits this year`s Bloom Tour. As you wander through the city, make sure to enjoy the stunning floral exhibitions on display!
Get your tickets at the link in our bio.
POV: our @cccportland cleaning crew showing up for downtown Portland every single day. Grateful for the hard work they put in to make our city cleaner, safer, and more welcoming. 🫶
Save the date! Last year’s iconic botanical couture fashion show is back to kick off the 2026 BLOOM Tour.
May 21, 11:30 AM, Director Park. Free & all-ages. 🌸
#BloomTourPDX
Hosted by: @pnwfassociation
Do you love Downtown Portland? Do you love being outdoors? Please consider applying for our seasonal Park Aide role!
As a Park Aide, you will focus on the upkeep of Director Park and Darcelle XV Plaza, supporting our summer activation series at the parks, and providing a friendly and can-do attitude! Your mission is to create a clean, and welcoming park environment for all visitors and event guests. The position is part-time, and a cell phone credit and TriMet pass are provided.
Does this sound like you? Send your resume to [email protected] explaining why this job is for you!
View full job description at the link in our bio.
Portland`s own The Sports Bra is taking women`s sports from the TV screen to the big screen. The inaugural International Women`s Sports Film Festival will be held at the Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts in downtown Portland on May 1 through 3, dedicated entirely to films about women and nonbinary athletes.
As organizers put it, "Every athlete on screen is a main character, and this festival ensures their voices get the attention they deserve." Mark your calendars and read the full article at the link in bio.
Photo: Willamette Week
💍 Say "I Do" at Darcelle XV Plaza this summer! We`re hosting a one-of-a-kind wedding celebration on Saturday, July 18, and you`re invited. Vow renewals, symbolic ceremonies, and legal weddings are all welcome. Poison Waters will officiate. Expect a joyful, silly vibe with music, and of course, a dance party.
Free to attend. All are welcome. Bring your ride-or-dies.
Planning to make it legal? Grab your Multnomah County marriage license between May 16 and July 15 to be ready for July 18.
Link in bio for the sign-up form!
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 February 2026 across our 273-block Enhanced Service District:
- 2.5 million pedestrian visits
- 4,510 bags of trash removed
- 1,347 graffiti tags cleaned
- 2,823 bio-hazards safely removed
- 1,393 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.
Link in bio/stories.
"For the first time in nearly three years, vacancy rates for Portland office space are pointing down.
Data from real estate firm Kidder Mathews shows downtown office vacancy in the first quarter of the year fell to 31.9%, down from 33%."
To learn more, read the Portland Business Journal article at the link in our bio/stories.
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 24/7 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.
