Support the Beech-Failing Alley Project
For the last six months, Melinda Matson and her neighbors on an alley between N. Vancouver, N. Williams, NE Beech and NE Failing have been working together to develop a […]
Portland Alley Thesis Conclusion – Greg Antons
Hi Everyone. My name is Greg Antons and I recently completed my Master of Architecture thesis at Portland State University focusing on the potential of Portland’s alleys. Some of you […]
Take Our Alley Revitalization Course for USGBC LEED Credits!
We’re pleased to announce that we have worked with the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and the US Green Building Council (USGBC) on a new course for those seeking LEED […]
Take the Portland Alley Project Survey
The first step in working with us on your alley project is to take the survey below. The survey has been designed to gather necessary information for us to begin […]
NE 28th/29th Alley Project
The residents of the NE 28th/29th Alley continue to impress us with their energy and commitment to improving the space. New: Learn about their project and what it cost them […]
Southeast Portland Projects
Southeast Portland’s network of alleys was the focus of the Alley Allies project. Since the end of the planning phase, projects have been initiated by PSU capstone students, residents and […]
Northeast Portland Projects
Northeast Portland has one of the city’s densest concentrations of residential alleys. We’re currently working with partners at PSU, the Concordia Neighborhood Association and the Boise Neighborhood on projects in these […]
Alley Allies
Alley Allies (January-June 2013) was a planning project that sought to understand the potential of residential alleys in Portland and to provide the vision, policy framework and resources residents need […]
Start A Project
Click on the links below to jump to sections in the Alley Allies Toolkit (PDF) (1) Start By Reading The Step-By-Step Guide (2) Then Read About Strategies To Meet Your […]
About the Portland Alley Project
We are a group of urban planners and activists who volunteer our knowledge and skills to work with community groups, City staff and Portland State University students to reimagine the […]
Learn About City Repair at Saturday, September 19th Event
City Repair is an amazing non-profit that seeks to empower residents to make their communities more sustainable and resilient while having fun. They have many educational programs, but they are […]
Art in the Alleys Events
Art in the Alleyways Event June 27th and 28th We had over 50 people participate off Mississippi and over 120 people off Alberta in the Art in the Alleys event […]
Alleyways Goat Work Party
An Alleyways Goat Work Party happened for Rachel Rose in Concordia neighborhood on June 21! Thank to Dan of Sullivan’s Gulch for bringing his awesome Goats! And thanks to PSU Fraternity Brothers […]
NAME YOUR ALLEY CONTEST
Concordia Neighborhood Alleyways “What’s My Name?” Alleys are the often neglected, corridors running parallel to streets. Naming these humble lanes breathes life into them, honors their uniqueness, and gives them […]
Art in the Alleys Festival – Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28th
Join us in the alleys and paint murals on doors and windows that you can keep or donate to our free raffle. Raffle winners are encouraged to install their art […]
