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Explanatory language shown in italics.
CITY CENTER URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
Only changes shown, current plan can be viewed at:
hllp://www.ti arg d or.gov/document_center/Communi . Development/urban_renewal plan.pdf
I. Introduction
The Plan has a duration of 20 years (see Chapter XI),meaning that no new debt will be
incurred after Fiscal Year 2025/2026. The maximum amount of indebtedness(amount of tax
increment financing for projects and programs)that may be issued for the Plan is Twenty-
Two Million Dollars and No Cents($22,000,000).
The first substantial amendment was developed in 2016 and went to voters in the May 2017
election. It amended the boundary and updated the plan as needed.
II. Goals and Objectives
No changes to this section
III. Outline of projects
No changes to this section
IV. Map and Legal Description of Urban Renewal Area
Map and Legal Description are replaced in their entirety.
V. Urban Renewal Projects
No changes to this section
VI. Relationship to Local Objectives
B. Tigard Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies
(Comprehensive Plan has been updated since original City Center Urban Renewal Plan
adoption)
Pokey 3.4.2
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wneh• ,:1 ide for opeuspuee,reeFe4 en !a-ads, faEilities and preserve
resoufees.
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The City has designated the 100 Year-Floodplain of Fai+ne Creek, its tr-ibu4ar-ies,
and the T-tialatin River-as Gr-eeaway,whieh will be the baekbene of the open
spaee system. Where Landfill and4or-development are allowed within or-adjaeent
to the 100 Yeaf Floodplain,the City shall r-equir-e the eefisider-eAiefl f died-i-e-Atieft
of sti fieie„A open land area for greenway adjoining and within the floodplain.
Poliey 3.5.4
The City shall provide an inter-eenneeted pedestr-ian�bike path thfoughout the
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND HISTORIC AREAS.
Goal 5.1:Protect natural resources and the environmental and ecological_functions they
provide, and to the extent feasible, restore natural resources to create naturally functioning
systems and high levels ofbiodiversity.
Policy 7: The City shall protect and restore riparian and upland habitats to the maximum
extent feasible on public and private lands.
Goal 5.2:Promote the preservation and protection ofhistorically and culturally significant
resources.
The Plan identifies Parks,Public Spaces and Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities projects, including
but not limited to the Fanno Park Improvements,Urban Creek/Green Corridor and Urban
Green Spaces projects,which will further the Comprehensive Plan's Natural Areas policy
objectives. In addition to preserving and upgrading existing parks and natural areas such as
Fanno Creek Park,the Plan will facilitate the creation of"green" amenities and
pedestrian/bicycle facilities that will provide new active and passive recreational
opportunities for residents, downtown workers and visitors and improve connectivity between
downtown and adjacent neighborhoods.
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The City shall improve and enhanee the pe4iefis of the eei+#al btisiness distr-iet as
the feeal peipA for- 0 0
sidef4ial,business, eivie and
pr-efessiona4 aetivity er-eating a diversified and eeonomioally viable core area.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Goal 9.1:Develop and maintain a strong, diversified, and sustainable local economy.
Policy 1: The City shall establish strategies to retain and encourage the growth ofexistine
businesses.
Policy S: The City shall promote well-designed and efficient development and redevelopment
of vacant and underutilized industrial and commercial lands.
One of the Plan's stated goals is to"Promote high quality development of retail, office
and residential uses that support and are supported by public streetscape,transportation,
recreation and open space investments."The Plan identifies intersection improvements,
such as the Hall Blvd/99 W Intersection Improvements project,road widening and
realignment projects and other street projects that will improve circulation and access in
and around downtown. In addition,the Plan authorizes streetscape projects and
pedestrian/bicycle improvements that will make downtown safer and more accessible to
pedestrians and bicyclists by filling in gaps in the existing sidewalk system,providing
new or upgraded bike lanes, and establishing new multiuse trails and pedestrian
crossings. Finally,the Plan includes parks,public spaces and public facilities projects
that will make downtown a more appealing place to do business and facilitate the
transition of existing industrial and auto-oriented uses to locations outside of the Central
Business District.
Pokey 6.1.1
The City shall pr-ovide an oppeAunity for-a diversity E)f housing densities an
HOUSING
Goal 10.1:Provide opportunities for a variety ofhousing types to meet the diverse housing
needs of current and future City residents.
Policy 1: The City shall adopt and maintain land use policies. codes, and standards that
provide opportunities to develop a variety of housing types that meet the needs.Preferences.
and financial capabilities of Ti a�present and future residents.
Policy S: The City shall provide for high and medium density housing in areas such as town
centers (Downtown), regional centers (Washington Sauare). and along transit corridors
where employment opportunities, commercial services, transit, and other public services
necessary to support higher population densities are either present or planned for in the
uture.
In addition to financing the programs described in Section IV,the Plan includes public
improvements projects that will make the Area a more attractive and viable location for
new, high quality medium- and high-density residential development in downtown
Tigard.
Policy 4�1r1
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Wiper-laeration and design E)f tfa-i}Sp i4 ti9 f eil•+:es; a
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b. Efieetifaging pedestrian aeeessibility by pr-evidifig safe, seetife and desirable
pedestfian routes.
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transpefttation(i•3eliading motor-vehiel' ieyell deet-;a transit and the-
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a. The development of and implementation ofpublie street st.,...a.,.- s that
feeognize the ffmki purpose fiatofe of the street fight of way for t444�-,
p€de stfian,vieyele,tatansit,tfl}"ckzriid atitouse;
1. Coo-,din do . .;tl. Tr-; met and/or-. other-t-.,ns t pfovide s g T;,..,f
t o t ansit sefN,tee to Tigard. Fixe r-oute t-ansit. .;11 pfimafib,use
aftefial and eolleetof streets in Tigard. Development adjaeent to tfansit routes
e. Gefistftietion of bieyele lanes on all af:teiifcr3-and rcvacvcvi-s=within rgcricr
eensistent with the>?:eyele Master-Plan. All s,.1.00ls afks ubli. f4e lige.,
and fetail 0 aveaee0
ss to a bikeway;
publie f4eilities and retail afeas shall str-ive to have dir-eet aeeess to a sidewalk.
f Twig Weal streets eaeoiir-age a o,l etiof i trip lefigth by p idif g
.tiy t.., v.to«s and destinations. ,;th a pfier-it-y for 1.;eyelo and pedestfia
eennt• and
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l Tiga f.1 , ,:11 stippeft the development of., . „to«rail system. paA of the
r-egiefial transit fietwaf
Poli y 8.1.3
pfogfafli of —Weation and •
Pohey 8.1.5
Develop t.-.,,-,spai4a4io,-, foe l;ties whiek ., aeeessible to all members of the
eoffifymaity and minimize out of dir-eetion tFavel by:
a. The design and eonstmetion of tFa-aspet4a4ion faeilities to meet
Fe ements of the Amer-ie-ans with isabilities AEt; a*d
b The development of neighbor-hood and loeal conneetions to provide adequate
CiFeulation in and out of the neighbor-hoods.
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The Gity shall plan feF a safe and e�fieiefit street and foadway system that meets
etwent needs and.,beep e fittur-e ,. .th .,,tea development.
poliey 8.3.1
The City shall coordinate with T,-: Met r„PFovide F r. public r-ansir
Meets the needs ,. oe f both the ,ter .,ncl r e ga-,1 community;
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1. ,1dFeSSeS the s .,1 df r,-ansit dependent population;
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e. Re"ees polliation and tr-
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poliey 8.3.2
The City shall 0 e the e"ansion and ttse,.4',-.,, lie r,-.resit b)
Loeating land intensive USeS ifi elOSe PF i ill I t;a isitway s; and
e. Su ting e f fo fts by TF met and vtheF gFOUPS t6PFvvide fOF theneeds of tnc
i disadvantaged,
poliey 9.5.1
0destria and 1.:eyelo, of ande .ter movement: al ..al4s of the
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City,by developing the pa4hway system shown on the adepte
Pedesr,-iaff'Bike..ay Plan.
TRANSPORTATION
Goal 12.3:Provide an accessible, multi-modal transportation system that meets the
mobility needs of the community.
Policv 4: The City shall support and prioritize bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements
for transportation disadvantaged populations who may be dependent on travel modes other
than private automobile.
Policy 6: The City shall require development ad
iacent to transit routes to provide direct
pedestrian accessibility.
Policy 8: The City shall design allProiects on Tigard city streets to encourage Pedestrian and
bicycle travel.
Goal 12.4:Maintain and improve transportation system safety.
Policy 2: The City shall coordinate with appropriate agencies to Provide safe, secure.
connected, and desirable pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit facilities.
In conjunction with proposed street improvements,the Plan provides for new bike lanes
and sidewalks as well as upgrades to inadequate bicycle and pedestrian facilities. These
projects will increase multimodal access and circulation throughout the Area. Further,to
improve neighborhood livability and create a visually appealing streetscape environment
that draws residents and visitors to downtown and promotes more active commercial,
recreation and entertainment uses, landscape improvements, street trees, street furniture
and other streetscape improvements are identified as key components of the Plan.
Poliey 11.1.1
The redevelopment of downtown Tigard shall be aceomplished in order-to make it
eomplementary to newer shopping areas. Convenience, appear-anee and the nee
of the s1,,.....;ng p4lie shou4d be primary eeasider-ations.
Pokey 11.6.3
Reqttir-e that all development pei:fnitted in Aetion Areas be designed to faeilitate
pedestrian,v .tet within the,en. e r-and to transit.
SPECIAL PLANNING AREAS-DOWNTOWN
Goal 15.1: The City will promote the creation of a vibrant and active urban village at the
heart of the community that is pedestrian oriented, accessible by many modes of
ransnortation. recognizes natural resources as an asse4 and features a combination of
uses at enable people to live, work. play, and shop in an environment that is uniau-&
T' r
Goal 15.2:Facilitate the development of an urban village.
Policy 5:Downtown design, development and provision shall emphasize public safety.
accessibility, and attractiveness as primary objectives.
Goal 15.4:Develop comprehensive street and circulation improvements for pedestrians.
automobiles, bicycles, and transit.
Policy 1: The downtown shall be served by a complete array of multi-modal transportation
services including auto, transit, bike, and pedestrian facilities.
Policy 5: Streetscape and public area design shall focus on creating a pedestrian friendly
environment without the visual dominance by automobile-oriented uses.
Proposed pedestrian and bicycle improvements, such as the Commuter Rail Access and
Tigard Street/Grant Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossing projects,will provide safe and convenient
pedestrian access to local shops and transit. In addition, streetscape improvements along
Main Street, Burnham Street,Commercial Street and other Area roadways will make
downtown a more accommodating,pedestrian-oriented commercial district than it is today.
Lastly,public facilities projects such as the Performing Arts Center and Public Market will
generate support for new and existing businesses that provide entertainment and recreational
options for downtown visitors.
Plan,Goal 1: Livabih-ty
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Deny—Efieettr-age pedestrian aeees^;1,�ybyy safe, seetr-e
and desirable pedestfian r-atites.
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t spvrtatie ng mato r'ehicle,bicycle,pedestria tr-ansit end
other-modes)
Pohey 1 Develop and implement publie stfeet standards that Fe 0
the multi p o .,t„«o .file st feet r ght of, for„t;l;t y ede t fia
vnycre, crccrrsr, cruck-and ucrcouse.
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Bieyele lanes midst be eefistnueted on all after-ials and eelleetor-s-
within Tigaf,1 eonsistent with the Bicycle Master-Plan(y.,ith nst, etion
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stFuet; projects). A 11 ..L. r., r
schools, -ks „b.lie foe lities .,n of :l
P-ovlicy 4 Sidewalks mast be eonstfuet@d on all streets within Tigard(witeens4iietion of h
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foe lities and Fetal areas shall have dire.t aeeess to ., sidewalk.
Po
hey 6 7 . .,1 streets shall be designed to o r0.7 etioa i., t«:,
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length by p ;,ing, eet;. ;ty and limiting out of dire.tie tra of
Po4ey TT-i^gafrwill sccppeft the deyeelepmeR4 of a co mffmterr-ail systei�3
as paA of the Fegional transit aetwofii&
Goal 3! Safety
Strive to aehieve a safe tFanspe4ation system by developing street
standards, aeeess management poheies and speed eantrels"N,hei3
PE)Iiey3 Sa=e and secure pedestrian and bikewa,s sl}all be design ,
between paFlis and at4ef -s in Tigar-d.
the eamn+Hnity and minimize otit of direetion travel.
Pohey 1 Design and eenstfuet tfafispoAation 4eilities to meets
r-e"ir-emeats of the Amer-ieafis with Disabilities Aet.
Pohey 2 Develop neighbefhood and Weal eenneetiens to
Goal 6: Goods MEweme
Pokey Design arterial rroutes,highway ucce-Ssand acijuccircland uses
in ways that f,.:hate the e f fieient,,, 0„4 of goods and
C. Transportation System Plan Goals and Policies
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN
Goal 2: Transportation Efficiency—Develop and maintain a transportation systemfor the
ef
ficient movement of people and goods.
Policy 4: The city shall design arterial routes, highway access, and adiacent land uses in
ways that facilitate the efficient movement ofpeople. goods. and services.
Goal 3:Multi-modal Transportation System—Provide an accessible, multi-modal
transportation system that meets the mobility needs of the community.
Policy S: The city shall require development ad
iacent to transit routes to Provide direct
pedestrian accessibility.
Policy 7: The city shall design all proiects on Tigard city streets to encourage pedestrian and
bicycle travel.
Goal 4:Safe Transportation System—Maintain and improve transportation system safety.
Policy 2: The city shall coordinate with appropriate agencies to provide safe, secure
connected and desirable pedestrian: bicycle: and public transit facilities.
The Plan includes streetscape improvements and bicycle/pedestrian system improvements
designed to encourage alternative modes of transportation to the automobile. By filling gaps
in the existing sidewalk system,installing new bike lanes and upgrading existing bikeways to
standard,the Plan will help create a complete system of bicycle and pedestrian facilities that
enables pedestrians and bicyclists to commute safely and efficiently to and within downtown.
The Plan includes street improvements that will address motor vehicle needs in and around
downtown Tigard. Projects such as the Scoffins Street/Hall Boulevard/Hunziker Realignment
and Highway 99W intersection improvements will reduce congestion and improve circulation
while creating a safer environment for drivers,pedestrians and bicyclists.
D. City of Tigard Park System Master Plan
"Thfough building eenneetions,the City of Tigafd will pf&vide a park system t
.Bala ees the impaets of gr-.,..t and: g density...:4h pafks and
greet+ways;
the City;
-D,-,.yides safe and well maintained parks and reereation fae l;t;os.�
.D,-,.yides for o f fe.five and o ,.ally.sound management,.4'p b.lieresoure
maintenanee � »
Chapter-Six Reeemmendations provides detailed r-eeemmendations for-paf4E faeikties,
>managemefA,
ok eandition, ireereational o 0
and provide aecess
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for people with disabilifies,"
. "Provide a intereonne to 1. ]opt ,..,,]b;eyele system that links T;...,r 's
.. o0 0s nowor-k , sehools, and eommereial
eentefs;'
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E6rr mere-ial area
PARKS.RECREATION. TRAILS,AND OPEN SPACE
Goal 8.2: Create a Citywide network ofinterconnected on-and off-road pedestrian and
bicycle trails.
Policy 1: The City shall create and interconnected regional and local system of on-and ofd
road trails and paths that link together neighborhoods,parks: open spaces: maior urban
activity centers and regional recreational opportunities utilizing both public property and
easements on private property.
The Plan includes multiple projects that support the City's park system vision and
recommendations. In particular,the Fanno Creek Park Improvements and Enhanced
Pedestrian Bridge,Urban Creek/Green Corridor and Urban Green Spaces projects will
upgrade and increase multimodal access to existing parks and open space areas and create
new green space and recreational areas that will draw residents, shoppers and visitors to
downtown Tigard.
VII. Proposed Land Uses
No changes to this section
VIII. Property Acquisition and Disposition
No changes to this section
IX. Relocation Methods
No changes to this section
X. Tax Increment Financing of Plan
No changes to this section
XI. Duration of Plan
No changes to this section
XII. Future Amendments to Plan
No changes to this section