A Walk Through the Pearl with Councilor Mitch Green

Written By Meadowlark Collective PDX

Discussing Creative Solutions for Retail Vacancy and Stronger City Support

City of Portland District 4 Mitch Green

NWCC Executive Director, Chase McPherson and District 4, City Councilor Mitch Green touring the Pearl District

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with Councilor Mitch Green, one of the newly elected representatives for Portland’s District 4, as part of NWCC’s ongoing outreach to city leaders. We discussed neighborhood issues and then took a walk on a sunny day to highlight the unique problems in the Pearl.

During our conversation, I shared updates on NWCC’s work in the Pearl District—particularly our humanitarian response and advocacy efforts. Councilor Green was engaged and impressed by the momentum we've built in the neighborhood.

A key topic of discussion: retail vacancy. While each empty storefront tells a different story, we explored opportunities to better activate these spaces and how the City might support landlords in doing so. From incentives to creative partnerships, there’s potential to breathe new life into our vacant commercial buildings.

Councilor Green’s thoughtful and open approach left me optimistic about future collaboration.

Together, we can shape a stronger, more vibrant Pearl District.
To get involved, please contact Chase McPherson, Executive Director, at Chase@nwccpdx.org.

Ready to get involved? Contact Chase McPherson at Chase@nwccpdx.org and become an NWCC member today.

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