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Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan -- Implementation Working Groups

Meeting Date	Subcommittee	Minutes
March 31, 2005	Catalyst	Minutes
	"Brand Tigard"	Minutes
	Finance	Minutes
February 10, 2005	Catalyst	Minutes
	"Brand Tigard"	Minutes
	Finance	Minutes
January 27, 2005	Overview of Meeting #1	Minutes
	Catalyst	Minutes
	"Brand Tigard"	Minutes
	Finance	Minutes

OVERVIEW: Working Group Tasks
1. Catalyst Project Working Group
Charge: Taking the Great Ideas and identifying the major public improvement and catalyst projects needed to provide the framework for an improved Downtown Tigard.

Topics could include, but not be limited to the following:

"Anchor" projects
"Opportunity" projects
Key major public improvements
Ownership consolidation

2. "Brand Tigard" Working Group
Charge: Taking the Great Ideas and identifying the many small projects that help create an identity or "brand", help focus attention, and generate and maintain momentum.

Topics could include, but not be limited to the following:

Streetscape improvements
Beautification
Direction and wayfinding
Greenspaces and "pocket parks"
Special events

3. Finance Working Group
Charge: Identify the funding sources and financing tools available to pay for major and minor improvements, and provide direction on what sources or tools might be appropriate for Tigard in carrying out the Great Ideas.

Topics could include, but not be limited to the following:

Urban Renewal Districts
Business Improvement and/or Local Improvement Districts
Revenue Bonds
Grants
Debt financing
Hotel/motel tax
Tax abatement or SDC credits
New fees
Condemnation

For more information on the Downtown Task Force, email downtown@tigard-or.gov or contact City of Tigard Associate Planner, Denver Igarta, at 503-718-2429.