Moving Forward Milwaukie

The Moving Forward Milwaukie project began in June 2012 and was completed in December 2015. The goal of the Moving Forward Milwaukie project was to remove barriers and encourage appropriate development in Milwaukie's commercial areas through revisions to the policies and regulations guiding development in Milwaukie's commercial areas: downtown Milwaukie; central Milwaukie; and the "neighborhood main streets" of 32nd and 42nd Avenues.

A healthy community needs thriving and vibrant commercial districts. Building on the insights of several past studies, Moving Forward Milwaukie implemented strategies that strengthen and revitalize Milwaukie’s most important commercial hubs.

OVERVIEW

Milwaukie has multiple commercial areas, including  downtown, central Milwaukie, and other smaller commercial nodes throughout the city. Moving Forward Milwaukie seeks to define what the community wants to see in these commercial areas and how to get it.

Each commercial area in the City needs different kinds of work. Some need a plan – a vision for the character and function of the area. Some need development analysis to refine the existing vision and encourage redevelopment. Some need implementation, including regulatory changes, action plans for capital projects and potentially incentives for private investment.

Moving Forward Milwaukie will be an umbrella for many related projects, and will be a way to tackle several specific issues identified by the community.

For more background information, see the Project Background page.

PROJECT SCOPE

The project includes three commercial areas, each with different needs and planning efforts. See the Project Areas Map.

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

All phases of the project were conducted with a high degree of community and stakeholder involvement. For information, see the Community Involvement & Outreach page.

CONTACT

Community Development
(503) 786-7600