Clean + Safe

Portland Downtown's Executive Director, Casey Gilbert (left) with Public Works Supervisor, Tom Higgins
Portland Downtown’s Executive Director, Casey Gilbert (left), with Public Works Supervisor, Tom Higgins

Keeping Portland beautiful year-round

In addition to our Cadet Program, Portland Downtown enjoys a special collaboration with the City of Portland to bring enhanced cleaning and beautification services to the downtown area. Together, we create cleaner, more welcoming spaces for all to enjoy! Our Downtown Public Works crew provides:

  • Graffiti removal from city property
  • Litter patrol & collection on streets, sidewalks and public areas within downtown
  • Cleaning & painting of all furniture and fixtures
  • Sidewalk sweeping
  • Sidewalk snow plowing
  • Maintenance of tree wells
  • Cleaning & maintenance of public restrooms
  • Installation of winter lights and street banners

Help us keep Downtown clean + safe

Thanks to a new customer service tool called Fix It, Portland (powered by See Click Fix), you can quickly and easily report issues such as graffiti, vandalism and damaged streets, sidewalks and street lights. Click here to give it a try! You can also download the free mobile app via the Apple or Android App Store (simply search for “Fix It, Portland”).