Politics & Government
Community Asked To Provide Feedback On Town Center Design Project
The open-house event Feb. 8 will give residents an opportunity to voice their thoughts on the city's design plan for Town Center's future.
From The City of Wilsonville:The City of Wilsonville seeks public review and feedback on the draft “Community Design Concept” for the future of Town Center during an open-house event Thursday, Feb. 8, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at City Hall, 29799 S.W. Town Center Loop East.
Over the past year, the city’s Community Development Department conducted a variety of public-engagement activities to understand the community’s vision for the future of Town Center, which is now compiled into a draft “Community Design Concept.”
The City seeks input on suggested changes to connectivity, development and greenspaces in order to create a draft plan for Town Center.
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Hard copy prints of the draft Community Design Concept for Town Center are available at City Hall and the Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Rd.
“Now we need to hear from Wilsonville residents and business managers,” Town Center Plan manager Miranda Bateschell said. "What did we get right? What did we miss? What should change?”
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Led by a City Council-appointed volunteer task force, the Wilsonville Town Center Plan seeks to guide development in the 100-acre Town Center area to create a cohesive, unified district that enhances existing assets in the area and sets the stage for new development.
City staff and consultants have spent considerable time and effort over the past year to attend community events, interview stakeholders and undertake public surveys in order to build a community-driven vision for a vibrant Town Center.
A special joint City Council-Planning Commission meeting held on Dec. 4 reviewed public comment and findings to-date that showed significant community support for a more walkable, “Main Street district” with denser, taller mixed-use buildings that offer various dining options, including outdoor eating, and a wider array of small-business shopping opportunities.
Funding for the project is provided by a Metro Community Planning and Development Grant with matching funds from the City’s Urban Renewal Agency.
For more information, visit www.WilsonvilleTownCenter.com or contact Miranda Bateschell, Planning Manager, at 503-570-1581; bateschell@ci.wilsonville.or.us.
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