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• 1. [Article] Eliot Neighborhood Plan

  The Eliot Neighborhood Plan is the product of the Comprehensive Planning Workshop conducted by the School of Urban Affairs at Portland State University. The planning team consisted of thirteen graduate ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Eliot Neighborhood Plan Author: Abbott, Chaney, Eardley, Cynthia, Finnie, Bryan, Fry, Peter, Goldie, Robert, Hoglund, Michael, Levine, Marci, Lin, Ta-Win, Pishvaie, Sayed, Robinson, Jeffrey, Shaffer, Richard, Sparling, William, Whiteford, Laurie Year: 1981 The Eliot Neighborhood Plan is the product of the Comprehensive Planning Workshop conducted by the School of Urban Affairs at Portland State University. The planning team consisted of thirteen graduate students in consultation with Professors Thomas Gihring and Sumner Sharpe. The objectives of the plan are: To develop a policy framework which will serve as a guiding document for the future development of the neighborhood in compliance with the Portland Comprehensive Plan. To suggest implementation strategies designed to carry out the goals and policies and to resolve conflicts. To provide the students with practical experience in planning in an actual urban situation. The scope of the plan is limited to the major issues of Economic Development, Housing, Transportation and Traffic, and Land Use as determined by citizen involvement. It is intended to reflect the expressed needs and desires of the Eliot Neighborhood Association and other neighborhood organizations, and to guide the city officials in decision making which affects the neighborhood. Title: Eliot Neighborhood Plan Author: Abbott, Chaney, Eardley, Cynthia, Finnie, Bryan, Fry, Peter, Goldie, Robert, Hoglund, Michael, Levine, Marci, Lin, Ta-Win, Pishvaie, Sayed, Robinson, Jeffrey, Shaffer, Richard, Sparling, William, Whiteford, Laurie Year: 1981 The Eliot Neighborhood Plan is the product of the Comprehensive Planning Workshop conducted by the School of Urban Affairs at Portland State University. The planning team consisted of thirteen graduate students in consultation with Professors Thomas Gihring and Sumner Sharpe. The objectives of the plan are: To develop a policy framework which will serve as a guiding document for the future development of the neighborhood in compliance with the Portland Comprehensive Plan. To suggest implementation strategies designed to carry out the goals and policies and to resolve conflicts. To provide the students with practical experience in planning in an actual urban situation. The scope of the plan is limited to the major issues of Economic Development, Housing, Transportation and Traffic, and Land Use as determined by citizen involvement. It is intended to reflect the expressed needs and desires of the Eliot Neighborhood Association and other neighborhood organizations, and to guide the city officials in decision making which affects the neighborhood. Close

• 2. [Article] Alley Allies

  This is the guiding document for the project and sets the stage for the potential of alley re-use in the Foster Corridor. It includes: A 2020 vision statement; a project overview; context regarding the ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Alley Allies Author: Ellis, Scotty, Hughes, Katie, Dauphin, Derek, Isbitz, Sarah, Caldwell, Shavon, Paterson, Liz Year: 2013 This is the guiding document for the project and sets the stage for the potential of alley re-use in the Foster Corridor. It includes: A 2020 vision statement; a project overview; context regarding the importance of alley revitalization; and our recommendations. The intended audience for this document is the leadership of the project, the non-profits and other organizations who will be involved in the project’s implementation, and the City agencies who will play a critical role in facilitating the successful repurposing of these alleys. This document describes the development of the project during the planning phase, including the public engagement process used to develop this plan and the toolkit, and can be used as a resource for residents seeking grants, by City agencies wanting to understand the public engagement behind the project, or by the organizations leading the project. This project was conducted under the supervision of Ethan Seltzer and Gil Kelley Title: Alley Allies Author: Ellis, Scotty, Hughes, Katie, Dauphin, Derek, Isbitz, Sarah, Caldwell, Shavon, Paterson, Liz Year: 2013 This is the guiding document for the project and sets the stage for the potential of alley re-use in the Foster Corridor. It includes: A 2020 vision statement; a project overview; context regarding the importance of alley revitalization; and our recommendations. The intended audience for this document is the leadership of the project, the non-profits and other organizations who will be involved in the project’s implementation, and the City agencies who will play a critical role in facilitating the successful repurposing of these alleys. This document describes the development of the project during the planning phase, including the public engagement process used to develop this plan and the toolkit, and can be used as a resource for residents seeking grants, by City agencies wanting to understand the public engagement behind the project, or by the organizations leading the project. This project was conducted under the supervision of Ethan Seltzer and Gil Kelley Close

• 3. [Article] Cully Main Street: A Plan for Community-Serving Improvements

  The Cully Main Street is defined by Metro's Region 2040 Plan and includes parts of NE Cully Blvd and NE Killingsworth St. Our mission is to provide the Cully community with a plan to encourage the location ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Cully Main Street: A Plan for Community-Serving Improvements Author: Costantino, Daniel, Edghill, Lani, O'Meara, Mary-Rain, Wallace, Jason Year: 2009 The Cully Main Street is defined by Metro's Region 2040 Plan and includes parts of NE Cully Blvd and NE Killingsworth St. Our mission is to provide the Cully community with a plan to encourage the location of more and better neighborhood businesses and services within a short distance of their homes and in a walkable and bikeable environment. Our approach is grounded in the belief that economic development at the local level should benefit the current community, by maintaining and promoting neighborhood livability and safety improvements. The major product of this project will be a set of zoning, infrastructure, design and business development recommendations for the Main Street. This project was conducted under the supervision of Sy Adler and Ethan Seltzer. Title: Cully Main Street: A Plan for Community-Serving Improvements Author: Costantino, Daniel, Edghill, Lani, O'Meara, Mary-Rain, Wallace, Jason Year: 2009 The Cully Main Street is defined by Metro's Region 2040 Plan and includes parts of NE Cully Blvd and NE Killingsworth St. Our mission is to provide the Cully community with a plan to encourage the location of more and better neighborhood businesses and services within a short distance of their homes and in a walkable and bikeable environment. Our approach is grounded in the belief that economic development at the local level should benefit the current community, by maintaining and promoting neighborhood livability and safety improvements. The major product of this project will be a set of zoning, infrastructure, design and business development recommendations for the Main Street. This project was conducted under the supervision of Sy Adler and Ethan Seltzer. Close

• 4. [Article] Amplify PDX

  A two-pronged process, AmplifyPDX required managing two parallel and concurrent but mutually informative processes: creation of the Community Assessment Workbook as well as implementation of the Workbook ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Amplify PDX Author: Bodonyi, Becky, Crain, Julia, Steele, Rowan, West, David Year: 2011 A two-pronged process, AmplifyPDX required managing two parallel and concurrent but mutually informative processes: creation of the Community Assessment Workbook as well as implementation of the Workbook in a particular community. To develop the Workbook, Mosaic Planning Group conducted a literature review, assembled an Advisory Committee and interviewed key informants with expertise on neighborhood planning, community organizing, and the Portland metropolitan region. Finally, in order to develop a user-friendly and effective community assessment workbook, Mosaic Planning Group tested certain elements of the Workbook in the Southeast Portland neighborhoods of Brentwood-Darlington and Woodstock. This project was conducted under the supervision of Ellen Bassett and Sumner Sharpe. Title: Amplify PDX Author: Bodonyi, Becky, Crain, Julia, Steele, Rowan, West, David Year: 2011 A two-pronged process, AmplifyPDX required managing two parallel and concurrent but mutually informative processes: creation of the Community Assessment Workbook as well as implementation of the Workbook in a particular community. To develop the Workbook, Mosaic Planning Group conducted a literature review, assembled an Advisory Committee and interviewed key informants with expertise on neighborhood planning, community organizing, and the Portland metropolitan region. Finally, in order to develop a user-friendly and effective community assessment workbook, Mosaic Planning Group tested certain elements of the Workbook in the Southeast Portland neighborhoods of Brentwood-Darlington and Woodstock. This project was conducted under the supervision of Ellen Bassett and Sumner Sharpe. Close

• 5. [Article] 57th & Division Street Community Ownership Project

  HBU Consultants identify available resources in the region that could assist the clean up and redevelopment of the SE 57th and SE Division site, ascertained what kind of future use the community desires ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: 57th & Division Street Community Ownership Project Author: Buckley, Brendan, Henry, Clark, Shane, Stephen, Wolter, Simone C. Year: 2005 HBU Consultants identify available resources in the region that could assist the clean up and redevelopment of the SE 57th and SE Division site, ascertained what kind of future use the community desires on this site, and evaluated sources of data to develop recommendations on how the DCOP could proceed. This project was conducted under the supervision of Deborah Howe, Sy Adler, and Connie Ozawa. Title: 57th & Division Street Community Ownership Project Author: Buckley, Brendan, Henry, Clark, Shane, Stephen, Wolter, Simone C. Year: 2005 HBU Consultants identify available resources in the region that could assist the clean up and redevelopment of the SE 57th and SE Division site, ascertained what kind of future use the community desires on this site, and evaluated sources of data to develop recommendations on how the DCOP could proceed. This project was conducted under the supervision of Deborah Howe, Sy Adler, and Connie Ozawa. Close

• 6. [Article] Not in Cully: Anti-displacement Strategies for the Cully Neighborhood

  This document presents a set of strategies for preventing the displacement of low-income Cully residents as new investment comes in to the neighborhood. It was developed at the request of Living Cully: ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Not in Cully: Anti-displacement Strategies for the Cully Neighborhood Author: Banuelos, Ricardo, Jordan, Brooke, Kennedy, Rebecca, Norby, Danell, Olsen, Erik, Watters, Cary Year: 2013 This document presents a set of strategies for preventing the displacement of low-income Cully residents as new investment comes in to the neighborhood. It was developed at the request of Living Cully: A Cully Ecodistrict, an innovative partnership of three community-serving organizations, Hacienda CDC, the Native American Youth & Family Center (NAYA) and Verde. In 2010, Verde established Living Cully as a strategy to introduce new environmental assets into Portland’s Cully Neighborhood. Living Cully reinterprets the ecodistrict concept as an anti-poverty strategy, as a means to address disparities by concentrating investments at the neighborhood scale. Cully suffers from many disparities: 20 percent of residents live in poverty compared to a regional average of 9.9 percent; 24 percent of residents live within ¼ mile of a park (regional average: 49 percent); only 34 percent of Cully streets have sidewalks. Together, Living Cully partners create economic, environmental and social benefits for Cully residents, particularly low-income and people of color residents through job training, job opportunities, business contracting opportunities, youth education and community building. Cully was annexed into the City of Portland, Oregon in 1985. Since then, investment in Cully’s parks, sidewalks, roads, other infrastructure, family-oriented businesses and other amenities has lagged behind the rest of the City, keeping the cost of housing down. Over the last 30 years working families from a variety of cultures have moved to Cully, attracted by affordable housing and proximity to the jobs and services of downtown Portland. Additionally, the efforts of local nonprofits to develop affordable rental units and to provide services to recent immigrant populations have made this neighborhood the most diverse in the State of Oregon. Cully’s housing affordability, proximity to downtown, rich cultural assets and economic diversity make it a desirable place to live. Research conducted for this report as well as findings presented in September 2012 at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability find that Cully is in an early stage of gentrification. This means that property remains relatively affordable and land is still available for development. However, a flurry of private development is happening in nearby neighborhoods, and increased investment is flowing into Cully. The experience of other Portland neighborhoods as well as communities from across the United States indicate that gentrification often leads to displacement of existing community members, especially low-income and people of color residents. The report is designed to be used by the Living Cully partners, Cully residents, public sector and private sector entities. As the community works to improve the neighborhood and raise the collective quality of life, there is a risk that some residents may not be able to stay. The recommendations of this report are designed to guide investment to bring needed assets to the community and prevent displacement of low income people from the neighborhood. Title: Not in Cully: Anti-displacement Strategies for the Cully Neighborhood Author: Banuelos, Ricardo, Jordan, Brooke, Kennedy, Rebecca, Norby, Danell, Olsen, Erik, Watters, Cary Year: 2013 This document presents a set of strategies for preventing the displacement of low-income Cully residents as new investment comes in to the neighborhood. It was developed at the request of Living Cully: A Cully Ecodistrict, an innovative partnership of three community-serving organizations, Hacienda CDC, the Native American Youth & Family Center (NAYA) and Verde. In 2010, Verde established Living Cully as a strategy to introduce new environmental assets into Portland’s Cully Neighborhood. Living Cully reinterprets the ecodistrict concept as an anti-poverty strategy, as a means to address disparities by concentrating investments at the neighborhood scale. Cully suffers from many disparities: 20 percent of residents live in poverty compared to a regional average of 9.9 percent; 24 percent of residents live within ¼ mile of a park (regional average: 49 percent); only 34 percent of Cully streets have sidewalks. Together, Living Cully partners create economic, environmental and social benefits for Cully residents, particularly low-income and people of color residents through job training, job opportunities, business contracting opportunities, youth education and community building. Cully was annexed into the City of Portland, Oregon in 1985. Since then, investment in Cully’s parks, sidewalks, roads, other infrastructure, family-oriented businesses and other amenities has lagged behind the rest of the City, keeping the cost of housing down. Over the last 30 years working families from a variety of cultures have moved to Cully, attracted by affordable housing and proximity to the jobs and services of downtown Portland. Additionally, the efforts of local nonprofits to develop affordable rental units and to provide services to recent immigrant populations have made this neighborhood the most diverse in the State of Oregon. Cully’s housing affordability, proximity to downtown, rich cultural assets and economic diversity make it a desirable place to live. Research conducted for this report as well as findings presented in September 2012 at the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability find that Cully is in an early stage of gentrification. This means that property remains relatively affordable and land is still available for development. However, a flurry of private development is happening in nearby neighborhoods, and increased investment is flowing into Cully. The experience of other Portland neighborhoods as well as communities from across the United States indicate that gentrification often leads to displacement of existing community members, especially low-income and people of color residents. The report is designed to be used by the Living Cully partners, Cully residents, public sector and private sector entities. As the community works to improve the neighborhood and raise the collective quality of life, there is a risk that some residents may not be able to stay. The recommendations of this report are designed to guide investment to bring needed assets to the community and prevent displacement of low income people from the neighborhood. Close

• 7. [Article] Parking Space Estimation in the City of Portland

  This project is a collaboration with Portland Bureau of Transportation, to study city required parking lots spaces, and allowed on-street parking space in Portland. As the city begins to re-evaluate its ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Parking Space Estimation in the City of Portland Author: Colder, Ashley, Weakley, Madison, Zoeller, J. Robert Year: 2016 This project is a collaboration with Portland Bureau of Transportation, to study city required parking lots spaces, and allowed on-street parking space in Portland. As the city begins to re-evaluate its transportation systems to encourage more travel by buses, trains, and bikes, we want to explore what is the current parking situation by the city of Portland. To understand better about the parking situation in Portland, and how this might affect the parking policies in the future in Portland. The scope of this project is limited to East Portland. The group was assigned to the Far-Southeast (Far-SE) area. The Far-SE TSP is bounded by East Burnside Street on the north, the I-205 freeway on the west, and the city limits on the east and south. The TriMet MAX Blue line runs east-west along the northern boundary and the MAX Green line runs north-south on the west. Major topographic features include Powell and Kelly Buttes as well as Johnson Creek. The predominant land use is low-density, single-family residential on relatively large lots, although there has been a significant amount of infill development through subdivision of large lots. Commercial development stretches along the five main arterials running through the district (Division Street, Powell Boulevard, Foster Road, Stark Street, and 122nd Avenue) and is generally low density. Title: Parking Space Estimation in the City of Portland Author: Colder, Ashley, Weakley, Madison, Zoeller, J. Robert Year: 2016 This project is a collaboration with Portland Bureau of Transportation, to study city required parking lots spaces, and allowed on-street parking space in Portland. As the city begins to re-evaluate its transportation systems to encourage more travel by buses, trains, and bikes, we want to explore what is the current parking situation by the city of Portland. To understand better about the parking situation in Portland, and how this might affect the parking policies in the future in Portland. The scope of this project is limited to East Portland. The group was assigned to the Far-Southeast (Far-SE) area. The Far-SE TSP is bounded by East Burnside Street on the north, the I-205 freeway on the west, and the city limits on the east and south. The TriMet MAX Blue line runs east-west along the northern boundary and the MAX Green line runs north-south on the west. Major topographic features include Powell and Kelly Buttes as well as Johnson Creek. The predominant land use is low-density, single-family residential on relatively large lots, although there has been a significant amount of infill development through subdivision of large lots. Commercial development stretches along the five main arterials running through the district (Division Street, Powell Boulevard, Foster Road, Stark Street, and 122nd Avenue) and is generally low density. Close

• 8. [Article] Accessory Dwelling Units in Portland, Oregon: Evaluation and Interpretation of a Survey of ADU Owners

  Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are booming in Portland, Oregon. ADUs are small separate living units on single family lots that are often called granny flats or mother-in-law units. Over the last few ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Accessory Dwelling Units in Portland, Oregon: Evaluation and Interpretation of a Survey of ADU Owners Author: Palmeri, Jordan Year: 2014 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are booming in Portland, Oregon. ADUs are small separate living units on single family lots that are often called granny flats or mother-in-law units. Over the last few years, fee waivers from the City of Portland have increased ADU development from 30 units per year to over 200 units. These discreet forms of density can offer a variety of environmental, social, and economic benefits to ADU owners and their communities. Many of these benefits, however, have always been speculated rather than substantiated by data. In an effort to better understand the real impact or benefit of this housing form, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and partners conducted a survey of ADU owners in Portland, Eugene, and Ashland, Oregon. This was the largest survey of ADUs owners ever conducted in the United States and the results have significant utility in policy for Oregon cities and beyond. This presentation will present the results of survey and highlight topics such as ADU affordability, environmental impact, occupant demographics, owner demographics, community economic impact, and car ownership and parking statistics. Attendees will gain knowledge of ADU development trends and learn about how ADUs contribute to our communities. Title: Accessory Dwelling Units in Portland, Oregon: Evaluation and Interpretation of a Survey of ADU Owners Author: Palmeri, Jordan Year: 2014 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are booming in Portland, Oregon. ADUs are small separate living units on single family lots that are often called granny flats or mother-in-law units. Over the last few years, fee waivers from the City of Portland have increased ADU development from 30 units per year to over 200 units. These discreet forms of density can offer a variety of environmental, social, and economic benefits to ADU owners and their communities. Many of these benefits, however, have always been speculated rather than substantiated by data. In an effort to better understand the real impact or benefit of this housing form, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and partners conducted a survey of ADU owners in Portland, Eugene, and Ashland, Oregon. This was the largest survey of ADUs owners ever conducted in the United States and the results have significant utility in policy for Oregon cities and beyond. This presentation will present the results of survey and highlight topics such as ADU affordability, environmental impact, occupant demographics, owner demographics, community economic impact, and car ownership and parking statistics. Attendees will gain knowledge of ADU development trends and learn about how ADUs contribute to our communities. Close

• 9. [Article] A Comprehensive Study of the 4th & 5th Avenue Corridor from SW Market Street to I-405 in Downtown Portland

  These words speak to the condition of the blocks bounded by SW 4th and SW 5th Avenues, I-405 and Market Street in the south end of Downtown Portland, Oregon. Yet, this corridor holds the potential for ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Comprehensive Study of the 4th & 5th Avenue Corridor from SW Market Street to I-405 in Downtown Portland Author: Allred, Adrien, Fiore, Ellie, Furlong, Tiffanie, Haworth, Eli, Kaplinger, Heather, Kawasaki, Anne, Marcello, Kate, Morehead, Grant, Wells, Justin, Schenk, Brett, Selden, Sarah, Vanneman, Brian, White, Alex Year: 2005 These words speak to the condition of the blocks bounded by SW 4th and SW 5th Avenues, I-405 and Market Street in the south end of Downtown Portland, Oregon. Yet, this corridor holds the potential for knitting the east boundary of Portland State University with the South Auditorium Urban Renewal Area, providing critical east-west linkages between the campus and the waterfront, and accommodating a confluence of current and planned transit lines. These blocks contain the development energy to build upon existing and evolving "pulse points", initiate activity areas that would add to the vitality and variety of the University District, and provide a unique "gateway" for the Central City and downtown Portland. This project was conducted under the supervision of Donald J. Stastny and Edward Starkie. Title: A Comprehensive Study of the 4th & 5th Avenue Corridor from SW Market Street to I-405 in Downtown Portland Author: Allred, Adrien, Fiore, Ellie, Furlong, Tiffanie, Haworth, Eli, Kaplinger, Heather, Kawasaki, Anne, Marcello, Kate, Morehead, Grant, Wells, Justin, Schenk, Brett, Selden, Sarah, Vanneman, Brian, White, Alex Year: 2005 These words speak to the condition of the blocks bounded by SW 4th and SW 5th Avenues, I-405 and Market Street in the south end of Downtown Portland, Oregon. Yet, this corridor holds the potential for knitting the east boundary of Portland State University with the South Auditorium Urban Renewal Area, providing critical east-west linkages between the campus and the waterfront, and accommodating a confluence of current and planned transit lines. These blocks contain the development energy to build upon existing and evolving "pulse points", initiate activity areas that would add to the vitality and variety of the University District, and provide a unique "gateway" for the Central City and downtown Portland. This project was conducted under the supervision of Donald J. Stastny and Edward Starkie. Close

• 10. [Article] Weaving Together A Knowledge Community

  The purpose of this document is to propose a framework for future development that result in a connected and integrated collection of neighborhoods that form the larger University District. Design Principles ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Weaving Together A Knowledge Community Author: Maples, Aaron, Sack, Bob, Walker, Brett, Mulcahy, Chris, Navarro-Gomez, Daniel, Frutiger, Jan, Grotbo, Jeremy, Peavey, Melissa, Malm, Sofie, Lorentzen, Steffanie Year: 2012 The purpose of this document is to propose a framework for future development that result in a connected and integrated collection of neighborhoods that form the larger University District. Design Principles guide the proposed Concept Plan. Improving multi-modal transit corridors will result in a more seamless transition between neighborhoods. Key objectives of the study include: Completing the fabric: Connect adjacent neighborhoods through meaningful design Erasing edges: Overcome barriers created by large-scale infrastructure Connections, continuity and accessibility: Create a connected community for all users Extending the urban core: Redesign areas for a more urban, vital experience Global knowledge exchange: Use the universities as a catalyst for innovation This project was conducted under the supervision of Donald J. Stastny and Edward Starkie. Title: Weaving Together A Knowledge Community Author: Maples, Aaron, Sack, Bob, Walker, Brett, Mulcahy, Chris, Navarro-Gomez, Daniel, Frutiger, Jan, Grotbo, Jeremy, Peavey, Melissa, Malm, Sofie, Lorentzen, Steffanie Year: 2012 The purpose of this document is to propose a framework for future development that result in a connected and integrated collection of neighborhoods that form the larger University District. Design Principles guide the proposed Concept Plan. Improving multi-modal transit corridors will result in a more seamless transition between neighborhoods. Key objectives of the study include: Completing the fabric: Connect adjacent neighborhoods through meaningful design Erasing edges: Overcome barriers created by large-scale infrastructure Connections, continuity and accessibility: Create a connected community for all users Extending the urban core: Redesign areas for a more urban, vital experience Global knowledge exchange: Use the universities as a catalyst for innovation This project was conducted under the supervision of Donald J. Stastny and Edward Starkie. Close