The Town Center Plan is a guiding document designed to help plan for the next 20 years of future physical, social, and economic growth in the historic heart of Troutdale, Oregon.
The original Town Center Plan was adopted in 1998 and set the tone for the first generation of intentional development and investment in the Town Center District, comprised of downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The 2020-2040 Town Center Plan was designed to help plan for the next 20 years of future physical, social, and economic growth in the historic heart of Troutdale.
The Town Center District refers to a geographic area in Troutdale as defined by the City and Metro, the regional government agency for the Portland metropolitan area. The Town Center includes five distinctive yet interconnected neighborhoods:
- Downtown, which is the core of the District and includes the commercial businesses along Historic Columbia River Highway and residential properties up to 3rd Street.
- The Hungry Hill neighborhood to the south, a residential area which is anchored by Troutdale Elementary School and Helen Althaus Park, located between 3rd Street and 8th Street.
- The Riverside neighborhood to the east, which stretches to the Sandy River and includes mostly residential properties along Beaver Creek, along with cultural, historic, and recreational amenities.
- The Halsey neighborhood to the west, which includes residential development along Halsey Street in between Downtown and the Edgefield campus.
- The Urban Renewal Area, which includes The Confluence site, the Columbia Gorge Outlets, and Depot Park. The Confluence site is the largest developable area in the District and will play a critical role in the long-term success of the Town Center and the City itself.
Troutdale is now planning for the next generation of growth and opportunity under present and future circumstances which have changed considerably since the original plan was adopted.
The updated Town Center Plan is the result of a three-year effort by community stakeholders, staff, and consultants to provide a comprehensive plan to achieve a vision for the Town Center District that is endorsed by community feedback.
The Town Center Plan not only considers development potential for properties or improvements to infrastructure, but also considers how socioeconomic factors and future trends may affect those changes. It also provides strategies to improve civic pride and sense of place through branding and marketing strategies. Lastly, the Plan includes implementation strategies and actions that stakeholders can consider and apply to fulfill the Town Center Vision.