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City of Tigard and University of Oregon Complete Tigard Downtown Future Vision Project

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	City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Tigard, Oregon 97223	Press Release January 29, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact:	Sean Farrelly, Associate Planner City of Tigard 503-718-2420 sean@tigard-or.gov

City of Tigard and University of Oregon Complete Tigard Downtown Future Vision Project
The City of Tigard is pleased to announce the completion of the Tigard Downtown Future Vision project. The project was a collaboration between City staff and a team of graduate students and professors from the University of Oregon's Portland Urban Architecture Research Laboratory (PUARL.)

This project's aim was to graphically refine the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan (TDIP) and develop a clear understanding of Downtown Tigard's future development potential and urban form. The document consists of findings and recommendations, development scenarios for the downtown over the next 50 years, detailed sketches of opportunity sites, and an appendix of research and analysis. It can be viewed and downloaded here.

This work has important practical uses. The three-dimensional visualization of the Downtown over the next 50 years represents a powerful tool to communicate Tigard's vision to property owners and businesses, investors, regional and state decision-makers, and the general public. It provides a clear picture of the goal to be attained to assist in making decisions regarding public investments to support future downtown development.

This document is intended to be a starting point to engage in more informed discussions with Downtown stakeholders. It will help City decision-makers, property owners, businesses, and potential developers to envision Downtown redevelopment on specific properties and throughout the Downtown as a whole.