Recommendations for Portland's Comeback
The Portland Central City Task Force was a forum for elected, business, education, cultural, and community leaders to articulate a compelling, actionable vision and develop a set of near-term, achievable strategies to revitalize the economic future and well-being of Portland's Central City. Click here to explore their work, recent actions, and recommendations. Haz clic aquí para ver las recomendaciones en español.
How can you support Central City’s recovery?
Everyday Actions
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Participate in shop local campaigns for the holidays and beyond
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Broadcast positive narratives and interesting stories in Central City on social media
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Visit the Woodsy Winter Village and go ice skating this holiday season
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Ride TriMet to visit Central City
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Create an illuminated costume and visit the Portland Winter Light Festival February 2-10, 2024
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Check out West End Wednesdays from 5pm - 8pm the last Wednesday of every month
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Pledge to eat out in Central City at least once per week
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Buy a coffee and take a walking meeting with a colleague through Central City
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Commit to attending arts and culture events and institutions (see the latest on Travel Portland)
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Bike around Central City on the Central Loop Bike Tourand the Classic Waterfront Loop Bike Ride
Individuals
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Buy from local restaurants for office catering and consider supporting BIPOC-owned businesses in the Mercatus PDX Directory
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Give your employees reasons to come to the office, particularly on Mondays and Fridays
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Commit to positive narratives (say nice things about our city!)
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Buy gift cards for your employees to local businesses and arts and culture organizations for the holidays
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Commit to hosting your organization’s meetings and retreats in the Central City
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Enjoy food, festivals, performances, and other events on Travel Portland’s website
Businesses
Sponsorship Opportunities
and Bigger Lifts.
Individuals
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Participate in a SOLVE volunteer cleanup
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Donate to or become a member of Central City arts and cultural organizations and nonprofits
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Clean up the block you love the most by becoming a Block Ambassador through AdoptOneBlock
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Sponsor a highway cleanup
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Voice support for accountability to the Task Force’s initiatives with your local elected officials
Businesses
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Sponsor public space activations like the Woodsy Winter Village/Morrison open-air ice skating rink
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If you host public events, cross promote them with arts and culture events and look for ways to reduce the costs of attending
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Donate to Central City arts and culture organizations and nonprofits
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Buy gift cards for frontline Clean and Safe, private security, and Central City patrols
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Activate vacant spaces your business or building controls
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Share how your company is committing to Central City on social media
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Join over 150 other Portland businesses in Portland Means Progress
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Sponsor a highway cleanup
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Build a culture of service with corporate volunteering with SOLVE
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Clean up the blocks surrounding your business with supplies provided by AdoptOneBlock
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Voice support for accountability to the Task Force’s initiatives with your local elected officials