Momentum is building to transform downtown Portland’s relationship with the Willamette River. At the center of the conversation is the Central City Waterfront Urban Design Study, created by Mayer/Reed for the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. The study identifies opportunities for urban design interventions and redevelopment in the downtown core, presenting a vision for the waterfront and a menu of strategies—from tactical improvements to long-term projects—to guide public investment, encourage private development, support community initiatives and spark future collaboration.
The study is gaining attention across the city—it was recently featured in Portland Monthly and presented to the AIA Oregon Urban Design Panel in March. In addition, Mayer/Reed Principal Shannon Simms is working closely with Design Portland to further the conversation with local leaders on reimagining downtown Portland. Stay tuned for future events and opportunities to get involved.
