Coffee with a Cop: Gateway In Focus

Event Overview
Join Councilor Loretta Smith, Portland Police, local business owners, and community members for a conversation on the impacts of the Gateway Fred Meyer closure.

The closure of this longtime anchor store raises important questions about the future of the Gateway district, from public safety to economic vitality and neighborhood identity. This Coffee & Community session will provide space for residents, businesses, and partners to share concerns, exchange ideas, and discuss opportunities to strengthen the Gateway area moving forward.

Goals of the Session

• Hear directly from community members and business leaders about how the closure is affecting Gateway.
• Identify short- and long-term concerns, including safety, livability, and economic activity.
• Explore ways the City and partners can support the district in adapting to this change.
• Begin outlining next steps for collaborative solutions.
  
  This is part of Councilor Smith’s ongoing commitment to keep District 1’s voices at the center of city decisions and to ensure our neighborhoods have the resources and support they need to thrive.