Resolution No. 19-14 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A METRO 2040 PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO FUND THE WASHINGTON SQUARE REGIONAL CENTER
UPDATE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Metro has a new cycle of funding available for the 2040 Planning and Development Grant
Program, which has targeted funds for projects that facilitate development in centers, corridors, station areas,
and employment areas;and
WHEREAS, the Washington Square Regional Center is the city's only regional center and one of eight centers
identified in the Metro 2040 Growth Concept;and
WHEREAS, the Metro 2040 Growth Concept was adopted in 1995, and Tigard adopted the Washington
Square Regional Center Plan five years later;and
WHEREAS, Washington Square has much greater potential for high-density residential and employment-rich
development than has occurred thus far. It has been 20 years since the original vision and regional center plan
were developed, and this is an opportune time to review and update all applicable plans, policies, and
regulations;and
WHEREAS, this project advances the region's planning and development goals in important and synergistic
ways, specifically as it relates to urban growth expansion development to the west, Southwest Corridor transit
planning,and regional housing needs;and
WHEREAS, this project is supported by the owner of Washington Square Mall, the single largest property
owner in Washington Square. The mall owner, Macerich, is interested in redeveloping the mall site, which
would be difficult or impossible to effectively redevelop under current regulations;and
WHEREAS, this project is timely for the city and advances City Council Goal 2 to promote economic growth
and community vitality by identifying and removing barriers to redevelopment in Washington Square.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: Council approves the submittal of an application for a Metro 2040 Planning and
Development Grant to update the plans, policies, and regulations associated with the
Washington Square Regional Center.
SECTION This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-
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PASSED: This 20
day of 2019.
Mor- ity of Tigard
ATTEST:
�Jt,1 City Recorder ity of Tigard
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