PUBLIC INPUT
Burnside Bridgehead Framework Plan
Stakeholder input received to date
As part of the Framework Plan development process, stakeholder input was received in various formats, to provide input, ideas, and thoughts on a variety of topics. This included the Burnside Bridgehead Citizen Advisory Committee, the November 18 Burnside Bridgehead Public Workshop participants, the Central Eastside Urban Renewal Advisory Committee, the Central Eastside Industrial Council Land Use Committee, and two Focus Groups comprised of a variety of business and property owners. Each group was asked a set of similar questions. The following summarizes the input received:
What makes this site such an important
opportunity for Portland and the eastside?
What two program elements would you like to see incorporated at the site?
What would be inappropriate use at the Bridgehead?
What question would you like asked at the public conversation?
What do you hope development on this site catalyzes?
What is your vision for this site?
What makes this site catalytic?
Which of these parking options should be the goal for the site?
What would warrant public investment in this project?
What sustainable ideas and features would be appropriate for the project?
What will make this site ‘a live, work and play destination’ for residents and visitors?
Abbreviations: CAC = Citizen Advisory Committee; CES URAC = Central Eastside Urban Renewal Advisory Committee; TAC = Technical Advisory Committee
What makes this site such an important opportunity for Portland and the eastside?
| CAC | Site and location - It’s a pivotal location being at the heart of the city - adjacent to Burnside Bridge and river, and its proximity to downtown/CBD/NW/Pearl/Chinatown/Rose Quarter. It is accessible, approachable and highly visible. It has prominent views, with potential of being a hub and landmark site. It is a great opportunity since it is mostly vacant Gateway/connectivity to several districts - Bringing the city together, bridging East and West divide as well as North and South. Site can knit together existing fabric. Great proximity for creation of transit systems and pedestrian ecodistricts Opportunity to create a standard of building/catalyst for redevelopment Creation/support of an economy - jobs, businesses, markets Publicly owned |
| CES URAC | Site and location - It’s a pivotal location being at the heart of the city - adjacent to Burnside Bridge and river, and its proximity to downtown/CBD/NW/Pearl/Chinatown/Rose Quarter. It is accessible, approachable and highly visible. It has prominent views, with potential of being a hub and landmark site. It is a great opportunity since it is mostly vacant Gateway/connectivity to several districts - Bringing the city together, bridging East and West divide as well as North and South. Site can knit together existing fabric. Great proximity for creation of transit systems and pedestrian ecodistricts A vision - can be the epicenter of city’s future Creation/support of an economy - jobs, businesses, markets Money - Tax increment -major source of TIF for the Central Eastside URA |
| focus group 1 | Site and location - It’s a pivotal location being at the heart of the city - adjacent to Burnside Bridge and river, and its proximity to downtown/CBD/NW/Pearl/Chinatown/Rose Quarter. It is accessible, approachable and highly visible. It has prominent views, with potential of being a hub and landmark site. It is a great opportunity since it is mostly vacant Gateway/connectivity to several districts - Bringing the city together, bridging East and West divide as well as North and South. Site can knit together existing fabric. Great proximity for creation of transit systems and pedestrian ecodistricts |
| focus group 2 | An opportunity/vision - revitalizing and creating community, economy, work/live environments Gateway/connectivity to several districts - Bringing the city together, bridging East and West divide as well as North and South. Site can knit together existing fabric. Great proximity for creation of transit systems and pedestrian ecodistricts Site and location - It’s a pivotal location being at the heart of the city - adjacent to Burnside Bridge and river, and its proximity to downtown/CBD/NW/Pearl/Chinatown/Rose Quarter. It is accessible, approachable and highly visible. It has prominent views, with potential of being a hub and landmark site. It is a great opportunity since it is mostly vacant An opportunity/vision - revitalizing and creating community, economy, work/live environments Money - Tax increment -major source of TIF for the Central Eastside URA Creation/support of an economy - jobs, businesses, markets |
| public | Site and location - It’s a pivotal location being at the heart of the city - adjacent to Burnside Bridge and river, and its proximity to downtown/CBD/NW/Pearl/Chinatown/Rose Quarter. It is accessible, approachable and highly visible. It has prominent views, with potential of being a hub and landmark site. It is a great opportunity since it is mostly vacant Gateway/connectivity to several districts - Bringing the city together, bridging East and West divide as well as North and South. Site can knit together existing fabric. Great proximity for creation of transit systems and pedestrian ecodistricts An opportunity/vision - revitalizing and creating community, economy, work/live environments Continued development of Portland ideals of design - leader of future growth Publicly owned |
| TAC | Site and location - It’s a pivotal location being at the heart of the city - adjacent to Burnside Bridge and river, and its proximity to downtown/CBD/NW/Pearl/Chinatown/Rose Quarter. It is accessible, approachable and highly visible. It has prominent views, with potential of being a hub and landmark site. It is a great opportunity since it is mostly vacant An opportunity/vision - revitalizing and creating community, economy, work/live environments Gateway/connectivity to several districts - Bringing the city together, bridging East and West divide as well as North and South. Site can knit together existing fabric. Great proximity for creation of transit systems and pedestrian ecodistricts |
What two program elements would you like to see incorporated at the site?
| CAC | Live/work/play environment that is affordable - Business, industrial, office, manufacturing, housing, high density, dynamic 24/7 use Public and civic spaces - Area for gathering, open space, restaurants, farmer’s markets, libraries, museums, event space, etc. Integrate skate park . Ease of transit throughout site - for multiple modes of transportation. Easy access to parking . An integrated sustainable community Take advantage of site - views and grade changes Tax generating uses |
| CES URAC | Public and civic spaces - Area for gathering, open space, restaurants, farmer’s markets, libraries, museums, event space, etc. Integrate skate park Provide creative incubator space for all - businesses, residents An integrated sustainable community Take advantage of site - views and grade changes Tax generating uses |
| focus group 1 | Public and civic spaces - Area for gathering, open space, restaurants, farmer’s markets, libraries, museums, event space, etc. Integrate skate park. Live/work/play environment that is affordable - Business, industrial, office, manufacturing, housing, high density, dynamic 24/7 use Ease of transit throughout site - for multiple modes of transportation. Easy access to parking An integrated sustainable community Take advantage of site - views and grade changes, sense of place. |
| focus group 2 | Public and civic spaces - Area for gathering, open space, restaurants, farmer’s markets, libraries, museums, event space, etc. Integrate skate park A destination site - iconic Live/work/play environment that is affordable - Business, industrial, office, housing, manufacturing, high density, dynamic 24/7 use. Flexible urban space and design - able to change |
| public | Public and civic spaces - Area for gathering, open space, restaurants, farmer’s markets, libraries, museums, event space, urban farm, indoor track, public viewing at highest point, an education/learning center, recreation, etc. Integrate skate park. Live/work/play environment that is affordable - Business, industrial, office, manufacturing, housing. High density, dynamic 24/7 use. Continued development of Portland ideals of design - leader of future growth, innovative architecture. Ease of transit throughout site - for multiple modes of transportation. Easy access to parking. Take advantage of site - views and grade changes, sense of place. |
| TAC | Public and civic spaces - Area for gathering, open space, restaurants, farmer’s markets, libraries, museums, event space etc. Integrate skate park. Continued development of Portland ideals of design - leader of future growth, innovative architecture. |
What would be inappropriate use at the Bridgehead?
| CAC | Mono/bad development - An excess of one particular program. No public space, inhibitor of movement, monolithic buildings. Big box retail - shopping centers, headquarter dominance, regional retail. Low density/high market rate development - condos or office complexes. Programs requiring high volumes of auto traffic - Inaccessible parking. Non tax generating use Vices - doing harm to the area businesses and its people. Adult industry related programs. |
| CES URAC | Mono/bad development - An excess of one particular program. No public space, inhibitor of movement, monolithic buildings No public/civic space Big box retail - shopping centers, headquarter dominance, chain stores. Programs requiring high volumes of auto traffic - Inaccessible parking. Low density/high market rate development - condos or office complexes. Non tax generating use |
| focus group 1 | Big box retail - shopping centers, headquarter dominance, chain stores. Low density/high market rate development - condos or office complexes. Programs requiring high volumes of auto traffic - Inaccessible parking. |
| focus group 2 | Big box retail - shopping centers, headquarter dominance, chain stores. Mono/bad development - An excess of one particular program. No public space, inhibitor of movement, monolithic buildings. Programs requiring high volumes of auto traffic - Inaccessible parking. |
| public | Big box retail - shopping centers, headquarter dominance, chain stores. Mono/bad development - An excess of one particular program. No public space, inhibitor of movement, monolithic buildings. Programs requiring high volumes of auto traffic - Inaccessible parking. Low density/high market rate development - condos or office complexes. Large entertainment programs - sports arenas, casinos, theme parks. Vices - doing harm to the area businesses and its people. Adult industry related programs. |
| TAC | Mono/bad development - An excess of one particular program. No public space, inhibitor of movement, monolithic buildings. Light industrial, Warehouse Programs requiring high volumes of auto traffic - Inaccessible parking. |
What question would you like asked at the public conversation?
What do you most want to see that will identify the BBHD and Eastside community? – Prototypical development. How can uses/structures evolve over time to respect the changing nature of CES/ LoBo? What size public subsidy? If you could participate in the development or ownership, of a piece of the site – What would it be? Is this the right site – Too big? Too small. What does sustainable development mean to you? How do we develop this site, please the most people, and make it financially viable and end up with a project that works? How do we best engage young people? How has site changed from 5 years ago? How the views of the C/E community, businesses and PDC/Government be combined/merged to produce an outstanding project that is the envy of other projects? What is the appropriate level of public involvement given the sites development goals and objectives? If money were not an issue what is your dream? What unique aspect or feature would be both a great fit for the site and a draw for the public? What appropriate activities would motivate you to go to the site? What type of renewable energy systems will be used? What do we need to do to make this project financially viable? How do you mix new/ affordable/ creative and stay in a budget? What should the project be oriented toward? Retail, entertainment & housing? |
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| focus group 1 | What’s missing from the west end of Burnside neighborhood that would be better served at this site? What is the essence of the project? What can you do to help make the project happen – ownership, financial, lease partnership etc? What is City’s primary objective other than TIF? What are the public benefits, tangible and precise, that will warrant the public investment? |
| focus group 2 | How can you be a part of it? How much will this cost the public? Is this the right thing to do for Portland - the site, this time, sustainable, etc? |
| TAC | On a scale of 1-5 how important is this area to you? Will traffic dominate the space regardless of what we do here? How will site’s future fit with CES industrial uses/ heritage? |
What do you hope development on this site catalyzes?
| CES URAC | Positive design development - Complimentary growth to Central Eastside, public transportation, a high standard of design with flexible space A sense of place and connectivity - Creates promise, encourages evaluation and change Economic growth/improvement Mixed use - links jobs, housing, play, businesses, offices, etc. |
| public | A sense of place - Vibrant, creative, bold, energy - a place one wants to be, engaged, A sense of community/community interaction, the Portland ethos Positive design development - Unification of east and west side, innovative design, pedestrian activity, public transportation, creative nodes, spaces that enhance community fabric Mixed uses - live/work/play environment, all phases of life and demographics engaging within the city, public/urban/ pedestrian interface, twenty four hour use, livability Economic growth/improvement - job creation/business creation, supports local business, responsible companies Positive and/or sustainable green development - a demonstrative dynamic example of future in urban sustainable development A destination - a hub, tangible to masses |
What is your vision for this site?
| CAC | A sense of place - Vibrant, creative, bold, energy - a place one wants to be, engaged, A sense of community/community interaction, the Portland ethos Positive and/or sustainable green development - a demonstrative dynamic example of future in urban sustainable development Mixed uses - live/work/play environment, all phases of life and demographics engaging within the city, public/urban/pedestrian interface, twenty four hour use, livability A destination - a hub, tangible to masses |
What makes this site catalytic?
| focus group 1 | Concentrated and potential for growth - visible, Walkable, Iconic A sense of place - Vibrant, creative, bold, energy - a place one wants to be, a sense of community/community interaction, engaged, twenty four hour site, the Portland ethos Engage adjacent properties - not be closed off to them, a model for reuse, maximize all forms of access to city Positive and/or sustainable green development - a demonstrative example of future in urban sustainable development New job/business creation |
| focus group 2 | A destination - a hub, tangible to masses A sense of place - Vibrant, creative, bold, energy - a place one wants to be, a sense of community/community interaction, engaged, twenty four hour site, the Portland ethos Unique and innovative design |
| public | A sense of place - Vibrant, creative, bold, energy - a place one wants to be, a sense of community/community interaction, engaged, twenty four hour site, the Portland ethos Mixed uses - live/work/play environment, all phases of life and demographics engaging within the city, public/urban/pedestrian interface, twenty four hour use, livability Economic growth/improvement - job creation, business creation, supports locally owned business, responsible companies Positive design development - Unification of east and west side, innovative design, pedestrian activity, public transportation, creative nodes, spaces that enhance community fabric |
| TAC | Positive and/or sustainable green development - a demonstrative example of future in urban sustainable development A destination - a hub, tangible to masses Energizing public space - creates new development/design A sense of place - Vibrant, creative, bold, energy - a place one wants to be, engaged, twenty four hour site, a sense of community/community interaction, the Portland ethos |
Which of these parking options should be the goal for the site?
A) Provide the minimum parking requirement
for the development
B) Provide parking for the development with
no net loss of on-street parking
C) Provide parking for the site development
and for the neighborhood
| public | C - (17) - Vertically stacked mechanical parking. Parking with additional included use. Accessible parking. Provide free parking for the site development and for the neighborhood. B (16) - No net loss. Ahead of the curve, but consider planning incentives for car storage for people who commute to the site and create very strong connections to mass transit and substantial support for the disabled and families. Design structure that can be converted into occupiable space in the future. Put minimum necessary for development (need to attract and retain businesses). A (15) - Create only minimum parking. Parking should not be the driver of this project. Adaptable to greater use later. Plan for alternative transportation. B or C (5) - Need to make this site more accessible. Whichever is most cost effective. Reconfigure parking for another purpose later. A or B (1) |
What would warrant public investment in this project?
| public | Public/civic space - community resources/services, healthcare, library, educational spaces, arts/recreation, tourist attraction, public landmark, bringing a vibrant community Accessibility to/within city - subsidized workforce housing; Structured parking; Access to city services where the city gets taxes based on value of improvements; Affordable retail, a connection to the river - pedestrian, bikes etc.; Transportation improvements - connections to mass transit/walking/cycling Positive and/or sustainable green development - efficiency in design, first of its kind in green development, something that improves the urban ecology Economic growth/improvement - job creation, business creation, business incubation, supports locally owned business, responsible companies Return on investment - public benefit equal to the amount of investment No new taxes - no urban renewal taxes, a decrease in taxes if successful, nothing (too much public money has already been spent on this project), gap financing to ensure that a socially beneficial TIF development is created Provide incentives - grants/housing/workspace for artists/designers who are producing locally |
What sustainable ideas and features would be appropriate for the project?
| public | Use of natural energy - nearby river as a source of energy, solar orientation, photovoltaic panels, daylighting, solar water heating, geothermal use, natural ventilation, micro turbines LEED - Portland sets the standard for ‘green.’ Can do without ‘label’, but ideals should be inherent in design. Incorporate sustainable ideas and features Water - Rain water collection, Grey water Material reuse/green materials - recycling and waste programs, recycled materials, regional materials; Re-use and re-purpose of existing buildings on site Green landscaping - Bioswales, permeable surfaces, indigenous vegetation Green roofs and/or accessible rooftop gardens Solar/wind energy production and collection Public transportation - decrease auto dependency, easy connections between different types of transportation; ie: bike, pedestrian, train, car, public transport Net Zero energy Business that focus on practical and creative reuse - Sustainable jobs, local food production Adaptable/flexible buildings - self-sufficient design and buildings Management systems - controlled heating and cooling systems, stormwater management - direct to river, local water treatment Use of local laborers/designers/architects Provides long term financial security |
What will make this site ‘a live, work and play destination’ for residents and visitors?
| public | Mixed use - live/work/play, businesses, offices, housing, manufacturing, industrial, a twenty four hour city, affordable housing, work force housing, programmatic buildings intermixed among each other Accessibility and connectivity to/within site - easy/plentiful access for pedestrians, bikes and public transportation, upper floors of building accessible to the public, easy street access, accessible parking Sense of place - vibrant, lively, hip city/node, human scale, strong sense of community/place, a continued link to the urban fabric and Portland’s culture, regionally unique, innovative design/architecture Public/civic space - public attractions/entertainment for residents and visitors, exhibits, museums, libraries, open space, green spaces, small scale concert venues, theater space, art and entertainment Retail/restaurants - book stores, coffee shops, art stores, farmer’s markets, food carts, local production/manufacturing street level consists of business and retail A place for all demographics and ages - cross culture, place for younger people to engage |
| CAC | Accessibility and connectivity to/within site - easy/plentiful access for pedestrians, bikes and public transportation, upper floors of building accessible to the public, easy street access, accessible parking Mixed use - live/work/play, businesses, offices, housing, manufacturing, industrial, a twenty four hour city, affordable housing, work force housing, programmatic buildings intermixed among each other Retail/restaurants - book stores, coffee shops, art stores, farmer’s markets, food carts, local production/manufacturing- street level consists of business and retail Innovative architecture and design - an inspirational city Public/civic space - public attractions/entertainment for residents and visitors, exhibits, museums, libraries, open space, green spaces, small scale concert venues, theater space, art and entertainment A place for all demographics and ages - cross culture, place for younger people to engage |
For more information, contact PDC Sr. Project Manager Geraldene Moyle at 503.823.3420 or e-mail.
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