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Downtown Waterfront

Expired in April 2008, the Downtown URA won’t officially close until all bonds have been paid off. Until that time, PDC investment continues to strengthen downtown’s role as the heart of the region’s economic growth and success.

Urban Renewal Area (URA) Fast Facts

Created: 1984

Total Acres: 233.1

Expires: August 2008

Last date to issue long-term debt (?): April 2008

Boundaries: View the Downtown Waterfront URA boundaries.

What's New

  • Six areas in east Portland accepted as Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative micro-districts
    February 07, 2012
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  • Announcement of Neighborhood Prosperity Initiative micro-districts to help small businesses and commercial areas in east Portland
    February 03, 2012
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  • Hung Far Low sign returns to Old Town/Chinatown
    August 18, 2010
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View all PDC Urban Renewal Areas in our interactive map:

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PDC Project Team

  • Peter Englander, Central City Manager
    email or 503-823-3347

Upcoming Events

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  1. PDC Board of Commissioners Meeting

    Wednesday, May 23, 2012

  2. PDC Board of Commissioners Meeting

    Wednesday, June 13, 2012

  3. PDC Board of Commissioners Meeting

    Wednesday, June 27, 2012