A Vision of Portland

Representatives from many Portland organizations are working together to create a "vision of Portland"--a statement that explains how we see our community. The first draft is done, but our work has just begun. Please click on the link below to view the draft statement and add your comments and suggestions.

A VISION OF PORTLAND

Welcome!

Welcome to Portland, Michigan, one of a handful of cities choosen to participate in Michigan's Cool Cities Initiative's Pilot Project!

Portland, a city of just 3,700 residents, has a great deal to offer, and it just gets better and better every day. In May, Portland's "Friends of the Red Mill" held its first "Porch & Garden Extravaganza." The Portland Community Arts Council held another successful "Thursdays on the Grand" summer concert series and held its second annual "Music Fest and Chalk Walk" in June. In August was the Portland Area Chamber of Commerce's Riverfest.

Just around the corner are the annual HolidayFest on the Grand in November and the WinterFest in January, including the Portland Winter Run, the Winter Ball, the Portland Plunge, and much more!

See our Events Calendar for more details about these and many other Portland area events! And browse our site for more information about opportunities to live, work, and play in Portland, The City of Two Rivers!

One Step At A Time

One of the most popular suggestions for "Cool Portland" has been to get lighting for the tennis courts at the High School. While we've made some initial progress, we have a long way to go. We need a volunteer or two to contact the list of grant resources we've identified and simply request application forms. Can you help us out for an hour here and there? Contact us at coolportland@cablespeed.com and help make this Cool idea a reality.

Want to Know More?

Click on the questions below for more details about Cool Portland and the Cool Cities Initiative!

What's the history behind Cool Portland?

What's the Cool Cities Initiative all about?

What is the Cool Portland organization?

Local Links

Want to know more about Portland? Check out these websites!

· Building Bridges - Link to Port Sulphur, LA
· Chamber of Commerce
· City of Portland - City government
· Community Page
· Historical Resources - Some history of the area
· Main Street - Revitalizing our downtown
· Portland Civic Players - 50+ years of local theater
· Portland Community Arts Council - Arts and culture
· Portland District Library - A beautiful place to read!
· Portland Garden Club
· Portland Public Schools
· Portland Review & Observer - News
· Portland Running Club
· Portland St. Patrick - K-12 education
· The Restored Red Mill - Now the Farmers Market

Cool Cities is about everyone in the community working together to make the community the best it can be. A Cool City has a healthy economy because it's a wonderful place to live, work, and play! With its small-town amenities but close proximity to Lansing and Grand Rapids, Portland is the perfect "in-between" place. Here, you can have it all! Visit us soon and enjoy our historic downtown, our scenic rivers, ten+ miles of paved walking trails, beautiful parks, and more.