Bounded by Forest Avenue, Franklin Arterial, Interstate 295, and Congress Street, Bayside is situated in the heart of the peninsula as Portland’s gateway to downtown. Today, it is a vibrant mix of families and singles, students and teachers, New Mainers and old-timers, historic architecture and modern development, social services, shops, restaurants, and small businesses of all kinds.
For generations, Bayside has been a neighborhood of makers and doers—home to local businesses, creative enterprises, and diverse communities that have shaped Portland’s cultural fabric. This legacy of innovation and resilience continues today.
Bayside thrives as one of Portland’s most genuinely diverse neighborhoods, where young families live alongside longtime residents, where new Mainers from across the globe bring fresh energy and perspectives, and where independent restaurants flourish next to essential services and growing businesses. It’s a place where multiple generations and cultures intersect daily, creating the authentic urban community Portland values.
The neighborhood is poised for an exciting future. Recent investments demonstrate Bayside’s potential, with opportunities for thoughtful development, expanded green space, and new housing—all while preserving the affordability and authentic character that make Bayside special.
Bayside’s future is being written now, with unique opportunities for community-driven development, creative placemaking, and investments that honor the neighborhood’s past while building toward an inclusive, sustainable future. It’s a neighborhood ready to show Portland what’s possible when growth and community values work together.
