Data Catalog
From here you can download popular GIS datasets available from the City of Portland. Please read the metadata and the following agreement before using any of these datasets.
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| Name | Description | Metadata | Download |
| Address Points | Points representing confirmed addresses in the City of Portland. Where the address is associated with a taxlot, the centroid of the parcel is used for the point location. Other point locations are derived from various methods. | Link | CSV |
| Benchmarks | ArcGis Layer data for the City of Portland Benchmarks. All elevations are in COP datum. Locations are in NAD83/91, and are approximate. This data is updated regularly, so it should be re-downloaded on a regular basis (every 6mos-1yr). | Link | SHP |
| Bicycle Network | This linear feature class contains the citywide network of the following bicycle facility types: bicycle boulevards, bike lanes, multi-use trails and signed connections. A status field indicates if the network feature is active, planned or recommended. Other attribution includes segment name (location description), project ID, year built and some pavement marking information. | Link | SHP |
| Bicycle Parking | This point feature contains structures designated for the parking of bicycles. There are two types of bicycle parking differentiated by the attribute BikeParkType. These types are Bike Lockers (5210) and Bike Racks (5220). Attributes include the structure’s style, whether or not it is covered, and the number of spaces. | Link | SHP |
| Bridges | This polygon feature class includes bridge structures which the Bureau of Transportation own and maintain as well as bridges owned by other agencies for reference. There are six categories differentiated in the attribute BridgeType. These types are Culvert (4110), Vehicular (4120), Pedestrian (4130), Railroad (4140), Sign (4150) and Other (4100). The bridges in this dataset that Transportation has maintenance responsibility for include attribution for local, state and federal IDs, vehicle clearance and the construction material of the main span. | Link | SHP |
| Building Footprints | Outline of a buildings footprint. Comercial and residential buildings included for all of city of Portland. | Link | SHP |
| Business Association | Boundaries of City of Portland Business Associations. Maintained by Bureau of Planning for Office of Neighborhood Involvement. Used to create maps of Business Associations and determine appropriate association(s) for public notification requirements. | Link | SHP |
| Boundaries - LID | This polygon feature class surrounds the benefiting properties within local improvement districts (LIDs) that have been formed by City Council since 2001. Most LIDs are for street improvements, but LIDs have also been formed for aerial tram, streetcar, water main and sanitary sewer improvements. "Completed" in the LID Status field refers to LIDs for which final assessment has been imposed by City Council; "Pending Completion" refers to LIDs which are in the design or construction phases, or which construction but not final assessment is complete. | Link | SHP |
| Building Permits | The report contains important impformation on the progress of a permit or land use review application, and other case types such as housing, noise, nuisance, code compliance, or violation. Permits data from previous 365 days, updated nightly. | Link | CSV |
| Business Licenses | This file contains relative GIS information about businesses which have business licenses with City of Portland, including business name, address, X/Y coordinates (for use with GIS application such as portlandmaps.com), and property taxlot ID. | Link | CSV |
| Business Associations | Business Association boundaries in the City of Portland. | Link | SHP |
| CAD 911 (geoRSS) |
An RSS feed which contains geographic locations for the 100 most recent, closed, non-confidential calls for service received by the City of Portland’s 911 system. This feed is updated every 30 seconds. Feed contains call types, location, responding agency, and more. |
Link | RSS |
| CAD 911 (KML) |
A KML network link, which contains geographic locations for the 100 most recent, closed, non-confidential calls for service received by the City of Portland’s 911 system. When displayed in Google Earth, police and fire calls are displayed with distinctive symbols. This feed is updated every 30 seconds. This feed is updated every 30 seconds. Feed contains call types, location, responding agency, and more. |
Link | KML |
| CIP Data | Locations of the City of Portland Capital Improvement Projects. Includes three Shapefiles. One for Points, one for lines and one for polygons. | Link | SHP |
| City Boundaries | Regularly maintained city boundary file updated via annexation notifications. | Link | SHP |
| Corners | This polygon feature class is part of the Bureau of Transportation’s sidewalk system (the entire system consists of sidewalk, corners and curbs). The purpose of the system is to provide pedestrians with a safe way to access transit, neighborhood facilities, parks and schools. Corners are that portion of the system for which the City has maintenance responsibility, predominantly at crossings and intersections. The American with Disability Act (ADA) mandates that all improved corners be accessible. The Bureau makes progress every year toward the goal of ADA compliance. Attribution includes material, radius and ramp information. | Link | SHP |
| County Boundaries | Legal boundaries for Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties. | Link | SHP |
| Curbs | This linear feature class is part of the Bureau of Transportation’s sidewalk system (the entire system consists of sidewalk, corners and curbs). Curbs not only provide the edge for the pedestrian network but they also channel water to the drainage system which helps preserve the street pavement. This dataset contains four types of curbs under the attribute CurbType. These first three types are curbs: Blockface (3110), Corner (3120) and Island (3130). The last type is Shoulder (3140) and is used to graphically indicate the edge of pavement where there is no structural curb. Attribution includes width, style and drainage information. | Link | SHP |
| Curb Ramps | This point feature class is a reference overlay that indicates where curb ramps exist in the sidewalk system. This dataset is considered incomplete as it is not a standard ‘asset’ dataset for the Bureau of Transportation and it has been populated mainly on a project need basis rather than globally. Attribution includes installation date and project as well as whether or not the ramp is ADA compliant. All newly installed curb ramps are being mapped so the completeness of this dataset is growing each year. More detailed curb ramp information is now captured in attributes of sidewalks and corners as well. | Link | SHP |
| Crime Incidents | This file reflects crimes reported to the City of Portland Police Bureau. Classification of the crime type is based on the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system developed by the FBI and used by law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. | ||
| Development Opportunity Area | City of Portland Development Opportunity Services (DOS) Maintained by Portland Development Commission Please refer to the PDC link at http://www.pdc.us/dev_serv/dos.asp to get more information about target areas |
Link | SHP |
| Elevation Map | Created as a by-product of the 2001 digital ortho-rectified imagery. Covers the Portland metropolitan area (511 sq. mi.). The photo consortium (contract managed by Metro) contactor was: Triathlon, Inc. 13800 Commerce Parkway Richmond BC V6V 2J3. Contact: Shirley McLaren, 604 233-5045 smclaren@triathloninc.com Copyright 2001 by Metro. |
Link | SHP |
| Enterprise and Ecommerce Zones | The N/NE Portland Enterprise and Electronic Commerce Zone is a public/private partnership program managed by the Portland Development Commission providing a 5 year property tax abatement on new investment, and for eligible E-Commerce businesses, a 25% state income/excise tax credit, in exchange for meeting job creation and other requirements aimed at business creation within N/NE Portland. Companies may benefit if they lease, as long as they are responsible for property tax payments. | Link | SHP |
| Freight Districts | This polygon feature class participates in the group of layers that make up the Freight Classification of the Transportation System Plan (TSP). Freight Districts are areas wherein all streets are intended to allow truck movement. They encompass truck terminals, freight facilities and industrial sanctuaries. | Link | SHP |
| Freight Facilities | This point feature class participates in the group of layers that make up the Freight Classification of the Transportation System Plan (TSP). Freight Facilities include major shipping and air terminals and rail facilities that serve the statewide, interstate, and international movement of goods or commodities. An attribute carries the name of the freight facility. | Link | SHP |
| Groundwater Maps | |||
| Guardrails | This linear feature class includes the Bureau of Transportation’s guardrails, which are longitudinal roadside barriers. They are intended to slow down vehicles, mitigate the damage to an occupant of the vehicle or prevent a vehicle from going over a steep slope. This dataset classifies 5 types of guardrails, differentiated by the attribute GuardRailType. These categories are Concrete (4711), Rail (4712), Rock Barrier (4713), Post & Cable (4714) and Other (4710). Attribution includes further structural and dimensional information. | Link | SHP |
| Heritage Trees | Point location of officially recognized Heritage Trees. Maintained by Bureau of Planning for Urban Forestry division of Parks & Recreation. | Link | SHP |
| Homebuyer Opportunity Area | Qualifying areas for the Homebuyer Opporunity Program. | Link | SHP |
| Intermodal Facilities | This point feature class participates in the group of layers that make up the Transit Classification of the Transportation System Plan (TSP). Passenger Intermodal Facilities serve as the hub for various passenger modes and the transfer point between modes. This data includes such facilities as the Portland International Airport and Union Station. | Link | SHP |
| ITS Cameras | This point feature class is the traffic camera portion of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) which manages demand on the system and provides information to the public on traffic movement and delays. Attributes include camera style, electrician and engineer. | Link | SHP |
| ITS Signs | This point feature class is the message sign portion of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) which manages demand on the system and provides information to the public on traffic movement and delays. Attributes include sign number, model and size as well as electrician and engineer. | Link | SHP |
| Leaf Pickup | This linear feature class includes Route information for the leaf pickup work done by Transportation Maintenance Operations. | Link | SHP |
| Neighborhoods | Neighborhood boundaries in the City of Portland. | Link | SHP |
| Park Finder | This dataset contains information on City of Portland Parks, including: descriptions, amenities, and locations. | Link | CSV |
| Parking Meters | This point feature class includes parking meters, which are devices used to collect money in exchange for the right to park a vehicle in a particular place for a specified amount of time. Only certain areas of Portland contain parking meters. There are two types of parking meters differentiated by the attribute MeterType. These types are Meter Head (5111) and Pay Station (5112). Meter heads include both single and double-headed tradional coin-operated meters. Pay Stations, also known as SmartMeters, accept multiple payment types and are software driven. The majority of parking meters in this dataset class are Pay Stations. The attribution includes meter codes, manufacturer information, number of spaces and parking duration allowed for that block. | Link | SHP |
| City of Portland Parks | Park Boundary dataset derived from taxlots that compose the park site. | Link | SHP |
| Parks Desired Future Conditions | Desired future conditions for natural areas owned by, managed by, or in collaboration with Portland Parks & Recreation's City Nature program. Areas are generally classified by plant association and ecological system as organized in the National Vegetation Classification System. | Link | SHP |
| Parks Easements |
Ingrant and Outgrant easements to Portland Parks & Recreation.
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Link | SHP |
| Parks Taxlots | Taxlots associated with Portland Parks & Recreation's Capital Asset Management database. | Link | SHP |
| Parks Trails | This data set represents proposed and existing trail centerlines within the general vicinity of Portland, Oregon. It is an amalgamation of many different sources compiled at many different scales. |
Link | SHP |
| Parks Vegetation Survey | In 2003 Portland Parks & Recreation staff began inventorying ecological conditions within the city's natural areas. All field survey data is organized in relation to specific geographic boundaries called Vegetation Units as represented in this layer. Initial mapping of Vegetation Unit boundaries is done by visual interpretation of orthophotos. During subsequent field surveys boundaries are modified so that Vegetation Units represent areas of homogenous vegetative and ecological conditions.</ | Link | SHP |
| Pavement (maintained / not) | Map representation of the Pavement Management System, showing maintained and non-maintained pavement segments. | Link | SHP |
| Pavement Moratorium | This linear feature class includes two types of data based on the status field. If the status is PLANNED then the feature is a street that has been identified as being in need of maintenance. Further attribution will indicate the planned year and season of work as well as a project number if applicable. If the status is ACTIVE then the feature class is street that is under a five year Pavement Moratorium due to recent repair or construction of the pavement surface. The moratorium requires a higher level of pavement restoration during reconstruction which will be specified by the City Engineer through the permitting process. Attribution indicates a pavement date and moratorium end date. Once the moratorium expires the status is set to RETIRED. All features in this class have attribution for street name and from and to location. | Link | SHP |
| Pedestrian Districts | This polygon feature class participates in the group of layers that make up the Pedestrian Classification of the Transportation System Plan (TSP). Pedestrian Districts are areas wherein high levels of pedestrian activity exist or are planned and where the intent is to make walking the mode of choice for all trips within that district. This includes areas such as the Central City, Gateway regional center, town centers and station communities. An attribute indicates the name of the pedestrian district. | Link | SHP |
| Percent Slope | Ground slope in 5% intervals. | Link | SHP |
| Public Art Beta |
The searchable database provides information and images of more than 1800 publicly owned artwork in the City and County. URL for a search interface: |
Link | CSV |
| Sidewalks | This polygon feature class is part of the Bureau of Transportation’s sidewalk system (the entire system consists of sidewalk, corners and curbs). The purpose of the system is to provide pedestrians with a safe way to access transit, neighborhood facilities, parks and schools. Sidewalks are that portion of the system which is along the blockface of a street and which generally falls under the maintenance responsibility of the business and residential property owners. There are about 2500 miles of sidewalk in the City of Portland’s jurisdiction. Attribution includes material and type information. Newly added fields for carrying additional ADA information have yet to be populated. | Link | SHP |
| Signage & Lighting Improvement Program | The purpose of the Signage and Lighting Improvements Product (SLIP) is to provide additional incentives for retail businesses to invest in business signs and store window lighting to improve overall commercial facade appearance and refresh the appearance of the retail district. |
Link | SHP |
| Snow & Ice Routes | Portland's snow and ice routes for ground condition. | Link | SHP |
| Storefront Improvement Areas | The Storefront Improvement Program is a major component of the city's revitalization efforts, providing cash grants and technical assistance to business and property owners in eligible neighborhoods. Recipients can use the support for a variety of improvements, ranging from repainting to purchase of new windows and awnings. Please refer to the PDC link at <http://www.pdc.us/pubs/inv_detail.asp?id=179&ty=46> to get more information about Storefront Improvment Program | Link | SHP |
| Streets | Street Centerlines in the City of Portland. Includes local streets to freeways. | Link | SHP |
| Streets - Contract Jobs Line | This dataset is made up of two feature classes, Contract Jobs Multipoint and Contract Jobs Line. The only distinction between the two is in the means used to graphically depict the job location (lines). These feature classes indicate where city-generated, contract or grant construction jobs are underway or completed. Attributes include information on the project number, name and description as well as the city engineering contact names. | Link | SHP |
| Streets - Contract Jobs Multipoint | This dataset is made up of two feature classes, Contract Jobs Multipoint and Contract Jobs Line. The only distinction between the two is in the means used to graphically depict the job location (points). These feature classes indicate where city-generated, contract or grant construction jobs are underway or completed. Attributes include information on the project number, name and description as well as the city engineering contact names. | Link | SHP |
| Streets - Permit Jobs Line |
This dataset is made up of three feature classes; Permit Jobs Point, Permit Jobs Line, and Permit Jobs Polygon. The only distinction between these is in the means used to graphically depict the job location (lines). These feature classes indicate where developer-generated construction jobs are in design or permitted. These jobs are reviewed by the City. Attributes include information on the project number, name and description as well as the city engineering contact names. |
Link | SHP |
| Streets - Permit Jobs Points |
This dataset is made up of three feature classes; Permit Jobs Point, Permit Jobs Line, and Permit Jobs Polygon. The only distinction between these is in the means used to graphically depict the job location (points). These feature classes indicate where developer-generated construction jobs are in design or permitted. These jobs are reviewed by the City. Attributes include information on the project number, name and description as well as the city engineering contact names. |
Link | SHP |
| Streets - Permit Jobs Polygon |
This dataset is made up of three feature classes; Permit Jobs Point, Permit Jobs Line, and Permit Jobs Polygon. The only distinction between these is in the means used to graphically depict the job location (polygons). These feature classes indicate where developer-generated construction jobs are in design or permitted. These jobs are reviewed by the City. Attributes include information on the project number, name and description as well as the city engineering contact names. |
Link | SHP |
| Streets - LID | This linear feature class includes the area of improvement within the project limits of local improvement districts (LIDs) that have been formed by City Council since 2001. Most LIDs are for street improvements, but LIDs have also been formed for aerial tram, streetcar, water main and sanitary sewer improvements. Areas of improvement for streetcar, water main and sanitary sewer improvements are currently not shown on this layer. "Completed" in the LID Status field refers to LIDs for which final assessment has been imposed by City Council; "Pending Completion" refers to LIDs which are in the design or construction phases, or which construction but not final assessment is complete. | Link | SHP |
| Street Sweeping | This feature class includes the District and Route information for the street sweeping routes used by the Transportation Maintenance Operations daytime and night sweeping crews. | SHP | |
| Street Trees | Link | SHP | |
| Traffic Calming Devices | This point feature class includes a variety of devices whose purpose is to address the negative impacts of traffic in neighborhoods by reducing speeding, reducing traffic volumes and making the streets friendlier to pedestrians and bicyclists. There are four types of traffic calming devices differentiated by the attribute TCType. These types are Speed Bump (3810), Raised Crosswalk (3820), Textured Crosswalk (3830), and Rumble Strip (3840). Attributes include information on dimensions and material. | Link | SHP |
| Traffic Signals | This point feature class represents the Bureau of Transportation’s signalized traffic intersections. Rather than each individual traffic signal being mapped the features represent the signal system at each generalized location. There are four types of traffic signals differentiated by the Attribute SignalType. These types are Intersection (2510), Fire Station (2520), Pedestrian Crossing (2530) and Other (2500). Attribution includes information about the elements of the signal system as well as maintenance, electrician and engineer information. | Link | SHP |
| Transit Stations | This point feature class participates in the group of layers that make up the Transit Classification of the Transportation System Plan (TSP). Transit Stations are locations where light rail vehicles or other high-capacity transit vehicles stop to board and unload passengers. Attribution includes transit mode and status. | Link | SHP |
| Travel Portland Partner Listing | Link | CSV | |
| TSP Classifications | TSP classifications are part of a group of layers that make up the Transportation System Plan, which is the 20-year plan for transportation improvements in the City of Portland. The goal of the TSP is to provide transportation choices for residents, employees, visitors and firms doing business in Portland by describing what the system should look like and what purpose it fulfills. This linear feature class contains the street classifications of the TSP. Attribution for classifications under Traffic, Transit, Bicycle, Pedestrian, Freight, Emergency Response and Street Design designate the type of movement and planning that should be emphasized on each street. Classification descriptions are used to describe how streets should function for each modes of travel, not necessarily how they are functioning at present. For more specific descriptions of the various designations under each classification refer to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan in Volume 1, Policies and System Improvements, at: http://www.portlandonline.com/Transportation/index.cfm?c=39112. | Link | SHP |
| TSP District Boundaries | This polygon feature class defines the transportation planning district boundaries used in the City of Portland’s Transportation System Plan (TSP). The boundaries are the following areas of the city: North, Northeast, Far Northeast, Southeast, Far Southeast, Northwest, Southwest, and Central City. | Link | SHP |
| Urban Renewal Areas | Urban Renewal Areas for the City of Porltand, Oregon. Maintained by Portland Development Commission | Link | SHP |
| Vegetation | Vegetation patches larger than 1/2 acre. Based on information from reference data sources including 6" resolution aerial photos, Parks and Recreation natural area assessments, and vegetation surveys along the banks of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Vegetation patches area classified as forest, woodland, shrubland, or herbaceous. | Link | SHP |
| Watershed/Sub Watershed Info | Watersheds and Sub Watershed as delineated from USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle topography. | Link | SHP |
| Wellhead Protection Area | Location and Attributes of Water Supply Wells. | Link | SHP |
| Wetted Drainage Class Soil | |||
| Zipcodes | USPS mail carrier zip code boundaries. | Link | SHP |
| Zoning Data | City of Portland Zoning/Comp Plan data. Includes 3 Shapefiles. One for Zoning area, one for Zoning Boundary lines and one for Zoning text. | Link | SHP |