#1,699 - Downtown Portland arts organizations huge struggle as patrons say no to violence, crime and homelessness

Downtown Portland has developed something of a bad reputation. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been a slow rebound for the area, marked by reduced foot traffic, soaring office vacancies, rampant unsheltered homelessness and a perception, at least, that the area isn't safe. But is it really as bad as it's cracked up to be?

The Story's Pat Dooris took a walk through downtown earlier this week. His assessment? It's a mixed bag. Downtown Portland isn't a total bombed-out hellscape like some folks like to say post-pandemic and 2020 protests. But neither is it the place it was even five years ago.

It can vary from block to block. Some streets appeared deserted, with smatterings of boarded-up and padlocked shops — businesses that have either closed, moved or transitioned online. There are office buildings that look much like they did a few years ago, but now they're half-empty, with most employees working from home.

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