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.
We can hardly wait until August 7...the crows are coming!
From August 7 - October 30, a free public art trail with 30 painted crow sculptures is coming to Downtown Portland! The @wildwoodfollowthecrowspdx art trail celebrates LAIKA’s new film Wildwood and benefits OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
Learn more at DowntownPortland.org
Thanks to all who participated in this year`s Pride Ride! Nothing better than riding bikes on a sunny day. 🌈
Rosalind. Viola. Portia. Shakespeare`s most iconic heroines spent entire plays disguised as another gender, and this was not for laughs, but for freedom, survival, and self-discovery.
Join us at Darcelle XV Plaza for Drag as Disguise, the second evening in the Shakespeare, Unbuttoned series — live scene work and conversation with Portland drag performers about identity, performance, and transformation.
Friday, July 31. Darcelle XV Plaza. 6–7:30 PM.
FREE and open to the public.
Love was in the air last Saturday at @darcellexvplaza! We hosted "I Do at Darcelle`s," a mass wedding event during Portland Pride Weekend. 22 couples said "I do" or renewed their vows in the brand-new plaza, The celebration was touching, joyful, and sweet (thanks to @voodoodoughnut 😉).
Sydney Mead, our Senior Director of Downtown Programs, put it best: "This is just a joyful occasion to come together. I think that weddings do that, and in theory, they`re going to bring out the best in everyone."
Huge thanks to @opb for capturing all the love.
Photo credit: @trangnguyen.photography
Want to learn more about board service? Now`s your chance!
@partnersindiversity is hosting a fantastic Breakfast for Champions Virtual Session on Wednesday, July 29.
Explore what it means to serve on a board: governance strategies, roles and responsibilities, the keys to productive partnerships between volunteer leaders and executive staff.
Whether you currently serve on a board, aspire to board service, or work alongside volunteer leaders, this session is for you.
Register today at PartnersInDiversity.org
Don`t miss the Lotus Market at @lansuchinesegarden from July 24-26! Local vendors, lotus-inspired artwork, jewelry, traditional treats, and a plant sale on July 26—what more could you ask for?
Learn more at LanSuGarden.org
We love KMHD!
Last week, Sydney Mead, our Senior Director of Downtown Programs, and the @curbsideserenade crew joined Rev Shines on @kmhd_jazz_radio to talk about Checkmates & Chill—our summer jazz program in Director Park.
For live, soulful jazz (and free chess) visit Director Park every Sunday from 12-3 PM.
For Jazz Without Boundaries, tune in to 89.1 FM.
Sneak peek of the Wildwood Follow the Crows Art Trail...🐦⬛
Read the article: @theoregonian
Photo credit: @elle.hygge.photography
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.
