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This project will retrofit the southern half of Main Street, from Highway 99W to the railroad
corridor, to full green street standards and provide a multi-modal corridor to serve the
Downtown area. These changes will help create a more distinctive town center for Tigard
and create an identity for the Downtown. The green street design is one of the key
catalyst projects identified in the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan (TDIP) and is
intended to stimulate new development in the Downtown.
Important elements of this project include widening of sidewalks and reconfiguration of
Main Street to create a pedestrian friendly atmosphere and to demonstrate environmental
stewardship. There will be a strong pedestrian emphasis with wider sidewalks, landscaping,
new street lighting, and street trees. The green aspect includes sustainable
elements such as pavers and pervious areas where storm runoff can infiltrate
naturally, as opposed to being piped underground. The design is part of Tigard's
overall sustainability theme throughout the Downtown.
The Main Street Green Street Project is possible due to an unprecedented $2.54 million
in grant funds awarded to Tigard. The main features include redirection of
stormwater runoff from a piped system to a surface treatment system located
along the sidewalk and parking areas, and planting of wide canopied
street trees. The finished product will improve vehicular, bicycle, and
pedestrian circulation which will encourage people to enter
the Downtown area, supporting local businesses, and discourage Hwy
99W traffic from using Main Street as a high traffic bypass.
The design for this project will build upon input received for the Tigard
Downtown Streetscape Design Plan.
Citizen Involvement Opportunities
On April 15, 2009, the Committee for Citizen Involvement approved the
Communication Plan for the Main Street Green Street Project. The Communication
Plan breaks down each phase of the process and speaks to the ways in which
citizens and stakeholders may participate, communicate, and receive information
about the Main Street Green Street Project.
Resources/Links
- Tigard Downtown Streetscape Design Plan
- Green Streets: Innovative Solutions for Stormwater and Stream Crossings (Metro)
Contact Information
For more information about the Main Street Green Street Project, please contact
Project Manager Kim McMillan at kim@tigard-or.gov
or 503-718-2642.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is a green street?
A. A green street can be defined as a street designed to:
- integrate a system of stormwater management within its right of way
- reduce the amount of water that is piped directly to streams and rivers
- be a visible component of a system of "green infrastructure" that is incorporated into the aesthetics of the community
- make the best use of the street tree canopy for stormwater interception as well as temperature mitigation and air quality improvement
- ensure the street has the least impact on its surroundings, particularly at locations where it crosses a stream or other sensitive area
- the design and construction of green streets is one component of a larger watershed approach to improving the region's water quality, and requires a more broad-based alliance for its planning, funding, maintenance, and monitoring
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