BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN FORUM
Posted: June 2nd, 2011 12:59 PM
- First speaker highlights proposed urban renewal plan on June 15 -
The Beaverton Downtown Association has partnered with the City's Main Street Program to sponsor a new event titled the Beaverton Downtown Forum. The purpose of the forum is to offer a monthly information series covering topics of interest to Beaverton's downtown community
The first event on Wednesday, June 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Beaverton Community Center (12350 SW 5th Street) will highlight the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for downtown. Beaverton's Community Development Director Don Mazziotti will be the forum's first guest speaker.
"We want to provide an opportunity for people to share their view point on topics affecting the downtown," said Paul von Bergen, the chairperson of the newly formed Beaverton Downtown Association. "There is a lot going on and we want to hear what you think."
Refreshments are being donated by Beaverton Bakery and Ava Roasteria. Those in attendance will have a chance to win door prize sponsored by A&P Kitchen. Future Downtown Forum topics are likely to be centered on downtown parking, sign codes, marketing and promotions, and more.
If you are interested in attending the first Beaverton Downtown Forum, please RSVP to Holly Thompson at (503) 526-2658 or e-mail hthompson@beavertonoregon.gov.
ABOUT THE BEAVERTON URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
The Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency (BURA) is responsible for urban redevelopment and renewal activities within the City of Beaverton. BURA has collaborated with the City's service partners to help formulate the plan. The service partners include Beaverton School District, Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and Washington County.
Purposes for the urban renewal plan:
* Create a vibrant downtown
* Reduce traffic problems
* Encourage improvement of older blocks and buildings
* Attract private business and housing
* Improve streets and utilities
* Create a safer, more walkable downtown
* Increase property values through private investment
* Support business investment and job growth
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding urban renewal:
* Must be approved by Beaverton's voters
* Does not add a new tax
* Does not fund social programs or wage and income support
* Funds can only be spent inside the area boundary
* Cannot be used to condemn property for private development
The Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency is dedicated to revitalizing Beaverton through private and public investment utilizing grants and tax increment financing. For more information, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/BURA.
ABOUT THE BEAVERTON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION / MAIN STREET PROGRAM
The Beaverton Downtown Association is a group of volunteers made up of property owners, business owners, and residents, invested in downtown revitalization. The mission of the association is to enhance our community identity and heritage, foster a center of activity and ensure economic stability for the heart of downtown Beaverton. The association is partnering with the City of Beaverton's Main Street Program, to implement The Main Street Approach® for downtown revitalization. Volunteers work on projects ranging from downtown marketing, promotions, events, design, historic preservation, business recruitment, and more. To learn more visit www.beavertonoregon.gov/departments/ecd/mainstreet/.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations among Oregon cities. For more information, please visit www.beavertonoregon.gov.
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