Portland in the Streets

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Why we're here

The Portland Bureau of Transportation prioritizes people by encouraging the use of the right-of-way for community gathering spaces, placemaking and programming. The Livable Streets strategy was developed by a Stakeholder committee tasked with supporting community building through recommendations to the Portland in the Streets program team. Check out the Livable Streets Strategy to learn more about what drives our programs and how we are going to move the dial on placemaking in Portland.

What we do

Through the Portland in the Streets Program, you can activate a public space for your community project.
Our community-use programs encourage Portland residents to activate public spaces (streets, sidewalks, under-utilized spaces) for small and large community gatherings.
We are available to help and guide you through the permitting process. Please visit the individual landing program pages below for more information.

Community toolkit

Visit our Community Toolkit page for granting and community resources to help you launch your project!

Do you want to host a community building project or event in your neighborhood but your not sure which permit you need? Fill out our Idea Form online or Email us at portlandinthestreets@portlandoregon.gov, we'll work with you to get your idea through the permitting process.