Thank you for taking time to learn more about The Downtown Portland Neighborhood Association (DNA).
Who is the DNA?
- One of 92 neighborhoods recognized by Portland.
- Representing Portland’s core (see map below)
– Willamette river on the east
– Burnside on the north
– 405 on the west and south - 15,000 residents plus PSU
Our goal is to improve the livability and character of Portland’s Downtown Neighborhood ~ by reaching out, listening, and striving to represent the opinions and interests of the DNA’s residents, students, and employees. Gathering the aspirations of the neighborhood is important because the DNA is one of the primary sources of public input for city bureaus and officials as they make decisions about downtown development.
The areas of focus for the DNA are represented by the committees:
- Air Quality & Safety
- Charter
- Homeless/Houseless
- Land Use & Transportation
- Safety & Livability
Have a question? Contact us with a message.
Interested? Become a member, and consider joining one of the committees.
Neighborhood Boundaries
The westernmost boundary of the Portland Downtown Association service area is the I-405 Freeway, which also serves as the southernmost boundary. The Willamette River serves as the boundary to the east. The boundary then follows the river north to the south side of SW Stark. Continuing west on SW Stark, the boundary turns north on SW 2nd Avenue and continues on the west side of SW 2nd Avenue to SW Pine. Continuing west on the south side of SW Pine the boundary turns north on SW 3rd Avenue. Continuing on the west side of SW 3rd Avenue the boundary turns west on W Burnside. The boundary completes the service area by continuing on the south side of W. Burnside until it meets the I-405 Freeway.