Safe Places. Big Dreams.
Dream Big City transforms streets into vibrant community plazas where youth and families connect through skateboarding, basketball, music, art, and all wheels in safe, welcoming environments.
Our Impact
Dream Big City is building safe places where youth and communities connect, create, and thrive.
165 + Community Events
Bringing youth and neighborhoods together across Portland.
90,000 + Youth Engaged
Through skateboarding, basketball, music, art, and community programs.
Portland Dream Plaza
Portland's first nonprofit stewarded street plaza a model for cities.
Growing Across Portland
New plazas planned across all four districts — Old Town, Elliot, East County, and Portland Dream Plaza 2.0 revisions.
“Creatives bring the passion.... But the city, PBOT, The Central Eastside Industrial Council, they brought all the energy too.”
“The goal really is to activate all over the city.”
150+ Events over 5 years
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over 9,000 meals served annually
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more than 120,000 attendees
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150+ Events over 5 years - over 9,000 meals served annually - more than 120,000 attendees -
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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!
