Central City 2035 Portland Landmarks Commission Briefing July

Central City 2035 Portland Landmarks Commission Briefing: July 23, 2012 Bureau of Planning & Sustainability Central City Team

Presentation Overview: § CC 2035 Concept Plan § N/NE Quadrant Plan

Central City 2035: Concept Plan Project Overview 25 -year plan for the Central City that builds upon success of 1972 Downtown and 1988 Central City Plans Plan will implement new policies, urban design direction, and refine zoning tools applicable to Central City Project Objectives • Establish a new policy framework • Establish new urban design concept • Create a series of new updated district plans • Establish new implementation strategies and actions • Provide guidance for future investment and development

Central City 2035: Concept Plan Area Focused on boundary of 1988 Plan boundary Plan includes six study areas immediately adjacent to Central City and that have a strong relationship with larger district

Central City 2035: Concept Plan Historic & Conservation Districts In Central City • • Russell Street Irvington East Portland / Grand Avenue Yamhill Skidmore Fountain / Old Town New Chinatown / Japantown 13 th Avenue Adjacent to Central City • • • Eliot Ladd’s Addition South Portland King’s Hill Alphabet Conservation District Historic District

Central City 2035: Concept Plan Process 2010 - 2011 Issue Identification and Goal Setting § Advisory Group § Symposium Series: Policy & Issue Exploration § Open House Events 2011 - 2012 Concept Plan Development § Steering Committee § Urban Design Work Shops § AIA, ASLA, APA Charrette § Plan Adoption

Central City 2035: Concept Plan As part of the Central City 2035 project, provides high level guidance for the development of four quadrant plans, and includes three key elements. § Strategic Direction: A Center for Innovation and Exchange § Policy Framework § Urban Design Concept

Central City 2035: Concept Plan Policy Framework Drafted through an extensive public involvement process Contains goals and guidelines for different policy areas, including: • Regional Center: Economy and Innovation • Housing and Neighborhoods • Willamette River • Urban Design • Health and the Environment

Central City 2035: Concept Plan Historic Resource Goal Setting Draft Goal: Enhance the Central City’s urban fabric and civic identity by preserving and rehabilitating its historically, culturally and architecturally significant buildings and places, while encouraging contextually-sensitive infill development and the creation of a new architectural legacy for future generations. • Identify, protect, improve and promote the Central City’s historically and architecturally important buildings, structures, districts, landscapes and sites. • Strengthen the vitality of historic districts by incorporating infill development that responds to the surrounding historic context and preserves the integrity of the district, while reflecting contemporary design values and practices. • Create legible transitions between historic districts and surrounding neighborhoods. • Foster inclusive historic preservation and public history activities that embrace Portland’s diverse communities, cultures and history. • Increase the long-term viability of historic structures and improve public safety through seismic retrofits and structural upgrades. • Promote historic preservation as a sustainable development strategy through adaptive reuse of historic buildings, energy upgrades and the reuse of historic materials. • Preserve and celebrate publicly-owned historic structures as our common civic heritage. • Use a broad set of historic preservation tools and incentives, including regulatory, financial, educational and promotional elements.

Central City 2035: Concept Plan CC 2035 Policy Framework Urban Design: Historic resources and districts. Enhance the identity of historically, culturally, and architecturally significant buildings and places, while promoting infill development that builds upon the character of established areas. Environmental Health: Buildings and Energy. Increase the energy efficiency of buildings, the use of on-site renewable energy systems, and the development of low-carbon district energy systems. Conserve resources by encouraging the reuse of existing building stock and recycling materials from construction and demolition.

Central City 2035: Concept Plan Urban Design Concept Major Goals: • Central River • Distinct Districts • Connected Public Realm

Central City 2035: Concept Plan Urban Design Concept Policy Focus: • Bridgehead Redevelopment • Regional Corridors & Connections • Experiment & Innovation • Historic Resources & Districts • Neighborhood Transitions • Street Diversity • Signature Open Spaces • Bridging Barriers

Central City 2035: Concept Plan Next Steps June 21 st Design Commission Briefing July 10 th Steering Committee Concept Plan Refinement & Endorsement July 23 rd Landmarks Commission Briefing August 2012 Public Review, Open House, Stakeholder Meetings September 2012 Planning & Sustainability Commission Public Hearing October 2012 City Council Hearing & Adoption