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Gresham community development plan volume 4 : Transportation system plan
228 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Referenced maps included. Published 2002. Captured June 8, 2006.The Gresham Transportation System Plan (TSP) is a 20-
year blueprint for implementing a multi-modal
transportation system. The Plan establishes policies and
provides strategies that support the development of
Gresham as a vital, livable community.
Key objectives of the Plan are to reduce reliance on the
automobile and increase the convenience of walking,
bicycling, and transit use. The Plan also identifies
strategies to facilitate freight and goods movement,
improve neighborhood connections, and provide an
adequate funding program. [From the Plan
Final Gresham 2020 action plan
68 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Published December, 1992. Captured January 31, 2008.[The 30 year vision for Gresham] emphasized the maintenance of existing open space and the creation of a new community identity by concentrating higher density development in the traditional community center[;] a system of community centers would create a social and commercial network for Gresham's growth. Further, there would be an emphasis on tree-lined streets, pedestrian/bike ways, a botanical center, mixed residential/commercial centers and other community amenities. Finally, to serve as community identity, gateways would be created at each major entrance to Gresham. [The present document provides a set of action plans toward these ends.] [From the Plan
Gresham Community Development Plan
Item contains two files: 1) Vol. I. Findings. 768 pp. Vol.II. Summary and Goals. 627 pp. (Vols. III-V are the Development Code, Transportation Plan, and Capital Improvements Plan.) Maps, tables, figures, illus., appendices. Most recent activity in Vols. I-II October 16, 2007. Captured April 6, 2009.Volume I, the "Findings" Document, consists of inventory data
dealing with the natural, physical, social, and political environment of Gresham. Some of these
inventory data are contained in appendices to Volume I. Volume II consists of information that
includes brief summaries of the findings found in Volume l; policy statements concerning each
plan topic; and goals, policies and actions measures and implementation strategies designed to
carry out the policies. [From the Plan
Rockwood Commons : A mixed-use community development proposal : 185th and Burnside, Gresham, Oregon : Preliminary feasibility study
32 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Tables, figures, illus. Published September, 2001, Captured September 15, 2009.Rockwood Commons is envisioned to be a mixed-use project, developed on Tri-Met’s Park
and Ride lot in the Rockwood “Triangle” at 182nd and East Burnside in Gresham. The
project’s public partners are the City of Gresham, Tri-Met, Multnomah County, and Mount
Hood Community College. [From the document
Springwater trail corridor : City of Gresham, Oregon
101 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Includes maps and figures. Published September 1991. Captured February 14, 2007.The Gresham section of the Springwater Trail Corridor being developed within the abandoned Portland Traction Company railroad right-of-way will form a significant segment of the 40 Mile Loop regional trail system, and is designated as an Oregon State Recreational Trail. In addition to the recreational opportunities provided by the trail itself, it will also form an important spine linking other Gresham community facilities, parks, and trails. This new use of the former Springwater Division line...is technically an interim use. Rail-banking the right-of-way assures its availability for future transportation needs. [From the Plan
Gresham/Fairview Trail master plan
48 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Includes maps and figures. Adopted February 5, 2002. Captured February 12, 2007.The Gresham/Fairview Trail is a regionally
significant project which will provide many
benefits to the community. The trail was identified
in the 1995 Gresham Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Master Plan, the 1996 Gresham
Trails Master Plan, as well as the Metropolitan
Greenspaces Master Plan and the Regional Bike
Plan as a regional multi-use trail. [From the Plan
City of Gresham strategic plan
23 pp. Recommended May 21, 2002. Captured November 5, 2005.Gresham has a lot to lose without a vision and strategic direction for the future. Why a Strategic Plan?
* Opportunity to appraise organization strengths and weaknesses.
* Seeks to identify strategies and objectives to guide a directed path for the future.
* Is a tool to anticipate and plan for future demands for public service.
* Sets a realistic vision (identity) of how the community/organization should develop.
* Reconnects and establishes a partnership with the community.
[From Strategic planning initiative
Springwater community plan
358 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Includes maps. Adopted September 20 2005. Captured January 30, 3007.The Springwater area was added to the region’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) in December
2002 to meet a growing demand for industrial land in the region and provide high value, familywage
jobs for east Multnomah County. The 1,272-acre Springwater UGB expansion area is
located south of Gresham, adjacent to the southeastern neighborhoods of the existing city. The
planning effort also included the 183-acre “Brickworks” area in southern Gresham immediately
north of Springwater. The purpose of the Springwater Community Plan is to describe how
urbanization of the Springwater area should occur to meet the intent of the December 2002 UGB
expansion. [From the Plan
2009 Council work plan : City of Gresham, Oregon
63 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Charts. Adopted January 6, 2009. Captured September 10, 2009.[The] 2009 Council Work Plan... transparently explains the work the City of Gresham expects to
conduct on behalf of our citizens this year.... This document represents a substantial undertaking for 2009. The projects outlined
reflect the City of Gresham's important work towards building community, realizing
opportunity, and practicing sustainability in our operations. [From the Plan
Rockwood action plan
54 pp. Bookmarks supplied by UO. Tables. Published December, 1998. Captured September 15, 2009.The Rockwood Action Plan is intended to serve as a blueprint for revitalizing the
Rockwood district of Gresham, and to support its evolution toward a thriving, live/work
community. [From the Plan
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