Safe Places.
Big Dreams.
We focus on people and places others have given up on, bringing them back through community and presence.
Dream Big City transforms underused streets into vibrant community plazas where youth and neighborhoods connect through skateboarding, sports, music, art, and culture.
Dream Big City transforms underused streets into vibrant community plazas. Our programs connect youth and families through skateboarding, basketball, music, art, and culture.
BUILDING PORTLAND’S DREAM PLAZAS
Street Plazas
Transforming underused streets into vibrant community plazas.
Youth Programs
Skateboarding, basketball, music, art, and mentorship.
Community Events
FamJam and neighborhood gatherings across Portland.
Our Impact
Dream Big City is building safe places where youth and communities connect, create, and thrive.
170+ Community
Events
Safe, alcohol- and drug-free spaces centered around skateboarding, basketball, music, art, mentorship, and community connection across Portland.
120,000+ Youth & Adults Engaged • 90,000+ Meals Served
Safe, alcohol- and drug-free spaces built around skateboarding, basketball, music, art, mentorship, and community connection across Portland
Portland
Dream Plaza
A nonprofit-stewarded street plaza in Portland transforming public space into a safe outdoor community hub shaped by the people who use it.
Growing Across Portland
Expanding into neighborhoods across Portland by transforming underused streets into outdoor community spaces built with and for the people who live there.
KGW News Story
Portland Opens Dream Plaza!
“Creatives bring the passion.... But the city, PBOT, The Central Eastside Industrial Council, they brought all the energy too.”
170+ Events over 6 years
-
over 18,000 meals served annually
-
more than 120,000 attendees
-
170+ Events over 6 years - over 18,000 meals served annually - more than 120,000 attendees -
-
![]()
photo credit: @cee_flor
-
![]()
photo credit: @cee_flor
-
![]()
photo credit: @cee_flor
-
![]()
photo credit: @cee_flor
-
![]()
photo credit: @cee_flor
-
![]()
photo credit: @cee_flor
-
![]()
photo credit: @cee_flor
-
![]()
photo credit: @cee_flor
Building Portland’s Dream Plazas
Dream Big City is building a network of community plazas across Portland where youth and neighbors gather, move, create, and connect.
1. Portland Dream Plaza
Open Now!
SE 9th & Taylor
2. Dream Green Garden In South West
Future site: SW 5th & SW Lincoln
All Wheels Welcome.
All People Welcome.
Building community
Working together, we can bring out the best in our city. Our two programs, Fam Jam and Giving in PDX, focus on youth, culture, and community. Our objective is to have a meaningful impact and assist other non-profit organizations in reaching their objectives. Let's join forces and create a positive transformation in our city!
Get Involved
Join us in building safe, vibrant spaces for Portland's youth and neighborhoods.
Working with Community Partners
