About the Central City Roundtable
The Central City Roundtable is a group of civic leaders working to support the recovery and long-term health of Portland’s Central City. The Roundtable brings together leaders from business, real estate, arts and culture, education, philanthropy, and community institutions to stay aligned on what matters most and where collective action can make a difference.
The Roundtable was formed to carry forward the vision and 2030 goals outlined in All In on Central City, the report developed through the Governor’s Central City Task Force in 2025. The focus is on implementation: keeping attention on the agreed priorities and helping move the work forward.
What the Roundtable Does
The Roundtable serves three primary functions:
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STEWARD THE VISION AND TRACK PROGRESS
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UNSTICK PRIORITY PROJECTS AND BUILD CIVIC INVESTMENT
3
SERVE AS A SOUNDING BOARD FOR THE MAYOR
A public website, project map, and dashboard track progress on key indicators. An annual impact brief summarizes results and next steps.
Members discuss projects that require coordination across sectors and help connect them to the right partners, funding, or policy support.
The Roundtable provides candid feedback on Central City issues and helps assess trade-offs before major decisions are made.