Each map has a district in the West, North and Northeast, Southeast, and East Portland. But the population requirement for the districts means each one must have around 163,000 residents.

A provided image of Portland's new district map approved by the Independent District Commission on Aug. 16, 2023. Courtesy of the City of Portland .

Portland City Council appointed a committee Wednesday responsible for drawing geographic districts in preparation for the city's transition to a new form of government. June 11, 2025 contribute now ...

They're called "tax increment financing," or TIF districts, and it's an idea that has been around in Oregon for some time and has been applied before in Portland.

BEAVERTON, Ore — Portland Public Schools, the Beaverton School District, the Salem-Keizer School District and dozens of other districts across western Oregon preemptively canceled classes Friday ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — About a month ago, Portland City Council approved the creation of six new districts throughout the city with the idea of generating new revenue to invest back into those ...