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Cully Community-Led Development District

Welcome to the Cully Community-Led Development Hub. This platform provides transparent access to community priorities, development proposals, meeting notes, and participatory budgeting tools related to the Cully Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district in Portland, Oregon.

Vision

The Cully neighborhood envisions a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community where all residents—regardless of income, background, or identity—have the opportunity to thrive. We see a future where families have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing, where small businesses and community enterprises flourish, and where public spaces, parks, and streets are welcoming, green, and accessible to all.

Our neighborhood is built on strong relationships, mutual support, and shared stewardship of the land. We are committed to protecting cultural diversity, uplifting historically marginalized voices, and fostering community-led development that resists displacement and builds lasting prosperity.

We imagine a Cully where children can walk to schools that reflect their languages and cultures, where elders can age in place with dignity, and where creativity, education, and economic opportunity are rooted in the community itself. With deep respect for the land and the Indigenous peoples who have cared for it, we strive to be a model of climate resilience, equity, and local self-determination.

Together, we are creating a neighborhood that is connected, resilient, just, and joyful—for current residents and generations to come.

Programs and Activities

The Cully neighborhood is working together to build a community where residents can thrive without fear of displacement. This section tracks the ongoing programs and active projects that support livability, affordability, and cultural continuity. Each initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing community-driven development that uplifts long-term residents and small businesses while resisting the harmful effects of gentrification.

Programs: Supporting Community Vitality and Resilience

These programs strengthen the social and economic fabric of the neighborhood by expanding access to local resources, supporting community-based organizations, and investing in resident and small business empowerment. Activities include mapping critical services, creating public tools for access and navigation, and delivering culturally responsive outreach and training.

Examples include:

Resident support programs (housing education, resource access)

Small business resilience efforts (technical assistance, grants)

Community mapping and open data platforms for equitable planning

Projects: Designing More Livable Spaces

These projects represent visible, physical investments in neighborhood well-being, shaped through inclusive planning and deep community input. They include public infrastructure upgrades, community centers, housing initiatives, and environmental improvements—each designed to meet the needs of existing residents and preserve Cully’s diverse cultural identity.

Project tracking includes:

Resident-led improvements to parks and public spaces

School and education access enhancements

Green infrastructure, walkability, and transit investments

Affordable housing development and land acquisition

Community Events

Updates

• CLC Updates
• Advocate and Allies
• Cully Neighborhood Association
• District 2