
Important Update: Zone Parking Permit Rates Increase
The City Council has approved a rate increase for zone parking permits under the Area Parking Permit Program (APPP).

Realigning Community Ambassador Hours to Meet District Needs–Changes Start July 1st!
Since the inception of our Enhanced Services District, our focus has been to build programs that respond to the real needs of the Central Eastside community.


The Central Eastside Is Just Getting Started: Big Things Coming to the District in the Second Half of 2025
Central Eastside Together is excited to announce the recipients of the Spring 2025 Better Together Grant, awarding $30,000 to support seven unique projects across the district.

Central Eastside Industrial Council to Offer Free Portland Streetcar Rides May 2–3
Free Streetcar rides May 2+3, sponsored by CEIC and TPAC



Update to the Land Use & Urban Development Committee Structure
Update to the Land Use & Urban Development Committee Structure







A Bold New Look for the Central Eastside: Spot Our New Banners Around the District!
Have you spotted them yet? Our new Central Eastside PDX pole banners are popping up all over the district, and we couldn’t be more excited!

CEIC Support For 24/7 Sobering Center With Essential Due Diligence
CEIC support for 24/7 sobering center with essential due diligence

Transitioning to the Placemaking & Activation Committee
The Merchants & Makers Committee has long served as a cornerstone of our district’s vibrant and diverse community, supporting the needs of front-facing businesses, restaurants, retailers, artists, makers, and markets in the Central Eastside.

Explore the Portland Winter Light Festival in the Central Eastside!
The Portland Winter Light Festival is back, bringing the city to life with glowing art, interactive installations, and electrifying performances from February 7-15, 2025!

CEIC Names Board Officers, Appoints Five New Business Leaders to the Board of Directors
The Central Eastside Industrial Council (CEIC) is proud to introduce its newly elected board officers, who will lead the organization in promoting the vitality and sustainability of Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District.

Projects with Personality: Designing the Castle in the Sky and the Foundation Beneath it
In the tapestry of Portland's Central Eastside neighborhood is the unfolding of an industrial utopia, a whimsical escape that piques the senses and stirs the energy of community.