October 30, 2007

Public Invited To Open House For Interstate Light Rail Corridor Zoning Project

WHAT: The public is invited to attend an open house for the Interstate Light Rail Corridor Zoning Project. Information on current zoning compared to proposed zoning will be available for review and comment. The purpose of the project is to review and change the zoning around five station areas from the Overlook Park Station to the Lombard Station, including portions of the Kenton Neighborhood consistent with the existing policy in the Albina Community Plan. The study area is located within the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area (Interstate URA), which was established in 2000. The proposed zoning changes are to ensure that new development is consistent with the City's transit supportive policies and the community's vision.

WHEN: Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Ockley Green School
6031 N. Montana Avenue, North Portland

WHY: The zoning in the Interstate Corridor has not been revisited since the adoption of the Albina Community Plan in 1993. The Interstate Zoning Project will provide a catalyst for private, mixed-use development in the Interstate Corridor by reducing regulatory barriers to redevelopment and reinvestment and provide consistency between the policy and the zoning. New zoning will encourage additional neighborhood services, local retail, housing, and expanded job opportunities for the community. It will also stimulate wealth creation by creating opportunities for local business expansion and new property ownership.

WHO: This is the second of three community events planned for the Interstate Zoning Project, which is sponsored by the Portland Development Commission and managed by the City of Portland's Bureau of Planning.

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