North Macadam
North of Kelly District Plan

The North Macadam Urban Renewal Area includes an under-developed upland area west of Interstate 5 and south of Interstate 405. This area is approximately 15.5 +/- acres in size, including right-of-way. The area is bounded by I-405 to the north, I-5 to the east, SW Kelly Avenue to the south and Naito Parkway / First Avenue to the west.

The land parcels in this area are anticipated to redevelop, but face significant challenges due in part to the topography, lack of connectivity, and urban constraints from multiple corridors that isolate this area from adjacent neighborhoods.

PDC, with the Bureau of Planning and the Portland Department of Transportation, has completed a planning study of this area to help identify access, circulation and development issues and propose solutions. The study program included a market analysis of the area and traffic analysis of proposed concepts. In addition, the study evaluated urban design and development opportunities. The results of this study will also inform current and upcoming studies such as the North Macadam Transportation Strategy.

The study was funded by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation & Development (DLCD) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) through their Transportation Management Quick Response Program. Public participation included property owner meetings and public workshops.

Publications

• North of Kelly District Plan (October 2007)
• North of Kelly District Plan Appendix (October 2007)
• Future Transportation Conditions
• Market Analysis – Urban Advisors LTD
• North of Kelly Concept Boards

Related Links

• South Waterfront Central District Publications

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