Dozens of people have contributed ideas about the future of south downtown Milwaukie, and those ideas will soon be under discussion again when the Center for Environment Structure returns to town.

CES, the City's consultant, has been hard at work since meeting with 35 Milwaukie residents in May, translating its experience of Milwaukie and peoples' dreams for the future of the area into a rich set of ideas about what the South Downtown can be. The South Downtown area, south of Washington Street between McLoughlin and SE 21st, will tie together parks, the future Kellogg Creek, the future light rail station, and the existing Main Street environment.

Since last summer, CES has been testing concepts for the south downtown area. Now, the consultants are preparing to work with a small group of Milwaukie residents to further test and refine ideas for the south downtown area. Beginning in April, those ideas will be presented to Milwaukie neighborhoods and other interested stakeholders for review, comment and feedback. If consensus emerges around a new vision for the south downtown, City staff and CES will begin planning for continued collaboration on additional design and implementation measures.

Please direct questions to Kenny Asher, Director of Community Development and Public Works (503)786-7654.

Last updated: 03/04/2009

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