Northwest Community Conservancy

08/26/2026

NWCC member The Fields Bar & Grill is holding a Happy Hour gathering tomorrow with Dr. Sharon Meieran, Multnomah County Chair Candidate!

📍 The Fields Bar & Grill
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 4:30 - 6:00 PM

Whether you're a longtime supporter or just curious about Dr. Meieran's vision for Multnomah County, come grab a drink, share your thoughts, and ask some questions.

Learn more on the Sharon Meieran for Multnomah County Chair website: https://www.sharonforchair.com/

See you there!

08/25/2026

When systems fail, NWCC's street outreach fills the gap. Learn how a $20 cab ride became life-changing shelter at NWCCpdx.org.

When systems fail, NWCC's street outreach fills the gap. Learn how a $20 cab ride became life-changing shelter. Pearl District homelessness support.

08/24/2026

Art in the Pearl is right around the corner! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pearl's biggest gathering of artists and craftspeople at the North Park Blocks!
September 5-7th
Sat/Sunday 10am-5pm
Monday 10-4
North Park Blocks, Pearl District
Learn more at Artinthepearl.com

08/24/2026

Centennial Mills demolition starts today. Stay up to date on the proceedings and sign up for safety alerts for NW Portland neighbors at nwccpdx.org.

Centennial Mills demolition begins Aug 17 with controlled explosions. Safety updates for NW Portland residents, exclusion zones, and how to get alerts.

08/16/2026

08/16/2026

Demolition of the Centennial Mills building will start Monday, August 17. After the fire on August 2nd, the building was deemed too damaged to remain standing. Contractors plan to begin by using controlled explosions to take down the water tower on Monday afternoon.
The image above shows the radius that will be cleared before demolition.
Thanks very much to Volunteer PDX for this update!
Sign up for Multnomah County Public Alerts to get further alerts:
PublicAlerts.org/signup
Pearl District Neighborhood Association
https://volunteerpdx.net/images/7/7f/Demolition_Update_Flyer_8.15_FINAL_8.5x11.pdf

08/13/2026

Pearl District restaurant owners, the City just opened a window to save $800+ on permitting. It won’t be open long.
Street Activation Fee Waiver:
Cuts your permit costs
Saves you on usage fees
Reduces insurance and application charges
You qualify if:
✓ You operate in the Pearl (I-405 loop)
✓ You run a sidewalk café
✓ You have insurance docs + landlord consent
Click the link to start your application now!

Qualify restaurants in downtown Portland can save over $800 with NWCC's Street Activation Fee Waiver. Learn how to apply for your sidewalk café permit today.

08/10/2026

2,223 individuals connected to shelter in 41 months.
Ours is a personal, community-based approach: Terrance, our team member, helped connect Jesse and Caitlin with shelter, supplies, and a path toward safety and stability.
Learn more and become a member at nwccpdx.org.

08/07/2026

Positive news and practical guidance: Preliminary testing after the Centennial Mills fire shows air quality is low-risk for the surrounding community. If you have ash or debris on your property, here's the safe way to clean it up as recommended by the city.

Don't sweep or vacuum—instead:
✓ Mist debris lightly with water
✓ Pick up with gloved hands and damp paper towel
✓ Double-bag in plastic and dispose in trash
✓ Wear gloves and an N95 if available
✓ Wash hands, arms, face, and clothes

Some debris has tested positive for asbestos, but ongoing air monitoring suggests exposure risk remains low for our neighborhood. Still, caution with cleanup is smart.

Full details and a bilingual cleanup guide: portland.gov/centennial-mills
Learn more about the Air Quality Index: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/aq/Pages/aqi.aspx

For questions, call PDX 311 at 3-1-1 or 503-823-4000.
City of Portland, OR Olivia Clark for Portland City Council Oregon DEQ

08/04/2026