Safe Places.
Big Dreams.

Dream Big City transforms underused streets into vibrant community plazas
where youth and neighborhoods connect through skateboarding,
sports, music, art, and culture.

See Our Work

What We Do

Dream Big City transforms underused streets into vibrant community plazas. Our programs connect youth and families through skateboarding, basketball, music, art, and culture.

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.

165+ Community
Events

Bringing youth and neighborhoods together across Portland.

120,000+ Youth &
Adults Engaged

Through skateboarding, basketball, music, art, and community programs.

Portland
Dream Plaza

Portland's first nonprofit-stewarded street plaza.

Growing Across Portland

New plazas planned in Old Town, Elliot, and East Portland neighborhoods.

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.”

— Alex Murrell, Dream Big

“The goal really is to activate all over the city.”

— Deven Patterson, Dream Big

165+ 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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165+ Events over 5 years - over 9,000 meals served annually - more than 120,000 attendees -

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photo credit: @cee_flor
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photo credit: @cee_flor
photo credit: @cee_flor
photo credit: @cee_flor

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!