The purpose of the Pleasant Valley Concept Plan project is to create land use plans and policies for about 1,500 acres east of the City of Portland and south of the City of Gresham. The land-use plan will include a town center. A natural resources and watershed protection plan with strategies to minimize the impact of transportation and development such as strategic location of parks and open spaces, managing water crossings, limiting impervious surfaces and restoration of habitat. A transportation system plan that will serve the needs of the expected community with strategies such as providing a variety of travel choices, maximizing accessibility to nearby regional centers, transit corridors and employment areas, maximizing accessibility within the community and promoting an accessible transit system. A public infrastructure and facilities plan and funding strategies for water, sewer, storm water, parks, fire, police and schools.
Public involvement is crucial throughout the project, from start-up to implementation.
The following is a list of the public involvement element involved in each phase. This phase includes the start-up of the project and includes the formation of committees, completion of data collection tasks, development of project objectives, development of this Public Involvement Plan and the preparation of base maps. Environmental and watershed issue will also be addressed during this phase. The outcome of Phase 3 will be to develop a set of alternative plans for the Pleasant Valley area and then select a preferred concept plan. The community forums and, in particular, the charrette will be critical public involvement components of this phase.