The purpose of this item is to accept the Supporting Portland's Storefronts Report. Portland City Council directed the City Administrator to develop an action plan for establishing and implementing a citywide Storefront Support Program (Resolution 37718). The plan outlines ways the city can develop a program that improves vacancy trends, respond effectively to street-level issues, and provide consistent, equitable assistance to storefront owners.
Official proposal and impact statementReport2026-080
Should Portland accept the Supporting Portland’s Storefronts Report to establish a Storefront Support Program?
The purpose of this item is to accept the Supporting Portland's Storefronts Report. Portland City Council directed the City Administrator to develop an action plan for establishing and implementing a citywide Storefront Support Program (Resolution 37718). The plan outlines ways the city can develop a program that improves vacancy trends, respond effectively to street-level issues, and provide consistent, equitable assistance to storefront owners.
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Accept the Supporting Portland’s Storefronts Report to establish a Storefront Support Program
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Official matter classification and recordThe project team engaged with a core stakeholder group of business owners and storefront staff in the development of the plan. The project team also used existing plans and outreach efforts completed by other Bureau's to help inform core insights.
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Final action on 2026-080: Accept the Supporting Portland’s Storefronts Report to establish a Storefront Support Program
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TO THE COUNCIL:I am pleased to share that my office, under the leadership of the Portland Solutions team and Public Environment Management Office (PEMO), have completed the work directed under Resolution 37718, Require City Administrator to develop a plan that establishes a storefront support program.This report reflects extensive engagement with storefront owners and staff across all districts, analysis of citywide trends, and a framework for collaboration on data collection and reinvestment prioritization. It documents the conditions storefronts are facing, the gaps in the City's current response, and the opportunities to stabilize and strengthen business districts through coordinated action. The team has developed opportunities to undertake immediate Fields of Action through the existing workflows and processes of PEMO to capitalize on existing program infrastructure and human capital.With the report complete, we are asking Council to formally accept it. Acceptance will allow Portland Solutions, PEMO, and partner bureaus to begin coordinated implementation planning, prepare pilot districts for FY 2026–27, advance data collection and dashboard development, and align operational roles ahead of the upcoming budget cycle.I appreciate Council's leadership in initiating this work and look forward to moving from planning to action.Respectfully submitted –Raymond Lee
Meetings, motions, amendments, and votes2 meetings · 2 votes
AcceptedAgenda item 12
Referred to City CouncilAgenda item 2
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Motion to accept the report: Moved by Zimmerman and seconded by Clark.
Motion to refer the report, Document Number 2026-080, to the full Council with the recommendation it be accepted: Moved by Ryan and seconded by Green. (Aye (4): Dunphy, Clark, Green, Ryan; Absent (1): Smith)
Final Council action · Mar 4, 20269 yes · 3 no
Final action on 2026-080: Accept the Supporting Portland’s Storefronts Report to establish a Storefront Support Program
Meeting-level motion or recommendation · Feb 24, 20264 yes · 1 absent
Motion to refer the report, Document Number 2026-080, to the full Council with the recommendation it be accepted: Moved by Ryan and seconded by Green. (Aye (4): Dunphy, Clark, Green, Ryan; Absent (1): Smith)
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- First discovered
- Aug 13, 2026, 1:06 PM PDT
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- Sep 13, 2026, 2:25 AM PDT
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