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New Off-street Parking Lot at Main and Burnham
The city is constructing a 20-stall paved public parking lot on two city-owned lots on
Burnham Street near the corner of Main Street. The $127,000 project is paid for with urban renewal funds.
The parking lot will provide free parking for shoppers and downtown employees.
The new lot will be a permanent downtown feature that could be expanded in the future through a public/private
partnership. The added parking will help offset the loss of on-street parking spaces on
Main Street after construction of the Main Street Green Street project scheduled to start in early 2014.
The lot will have green street features similar to
those planned along Main Street:
- LED lighting
- Landscaping with low-water, native plants
- On-site stormwater treatment
- Electric vehicle charging station
- More...
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Canister Sign Removal Starts Soon
In conjunction with upcoming projects, the city will remove the existing concrete canister signs within the next few weeks. Based on conversations with downtown business owners, it appears these signs are no longer serving their purpose.
The city understands signage and building façades are important in marketing businesses. The Façade Improvement Program,
funded with urban renewal dollars, offers a 50-percent match for façade improvements. To date,
11 downtown business and property owners have updated their storefronts and/or signage through the program.
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In conjunction with upcoming projects, the city will remove the existing concrete canister signs.
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Project Preview
This project will retrofit the southern half of Main Street, from Pacific Highway 99W to the railroad
corridor, to full green street standards and provide a multi-modal corridor to serve the
downtown area. These changes will help create a more distinctive town center for Tigard
and create an identity for the downtown. The green street design is one of the key
catalyst projects identified in the Tigard Downtown Improvement Plan (TDIP) and is
intended to stimulate new development in the downtown.
Important elements of this project include widening of sidewalks and reconfiguration of
Main Street to create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere and to demonstrate environmental
stewardship. There will be a strong pedestrian emphasis with wider sidewalks, landscaping,
new street lighting, and street trees. The green aspect includes sustainable
elements such as pavers and pervious areas where storm runoff can infiltrate
naturally, as opposed to being piped underground. The design is part of Tigard's
overall sustainability theme throughout the downtown.
Project Background
The Main Street Green Street Project is possible due to an unprecedented $2.54 million
in grant funds awarded to Tigard. The main features include redirection of
stormwater runoff from a piped system to a surface treatment system located
along the sidewalk and parking areas, and planting of wide-canopied
street trees. The finished product will improve vehicular, bicycle and
pedestrian circulation which will encourage people to enter
the downtown area, supporting local businesses, and discourage Pacific Highway
99W traffic from using Main Street as a high traffic bypass.
The design for this project will build upon input received for the Tigard
Downtown Streetscape Design Plan.
Resources/Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is a green street?
A. A green street can be defined as a street designed to:
- integrate a system of stormwater management within its right of way
- reduce the amount of water that is piped directly to streams and rivers
- be a visible component of a system of "green infrastructure" that is incorporated into the aesthetics of the community
- make the best use of the street tree canopy for stormwater interception as well as temperature mitigation and air quality improvement
- ensure the street has the least impact on its surroundings, particularly at locations where it crosses a stream or other sensitive area
- the design and construction of green streets is one component of a larger watershed approach to improving the region's water quality, and requires a more broad-based alliance for its planning, funding, maintenance, and monitoring
Contact Information
For more information about the Main Street Green Street Project, please contact
Project Manager Kim McMillan at kim@tigard-or.gov
or 503-718-2642.
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Who's the Consultant Working Main Street?
Rick Williams Consulting
Who's Who on Main Street?
Peter Louw has been the proprietor of the Tigardville Station Pub & Grill
for the past three years. In that time, Pete has put a lot of time, energy and
money into upgrading the look of his establishment. He has painted, and installed
pavers and an awning on the Main Street frontage of the building. The most recent
improvement is the mural that Chris Babin did on the side of the building facing
the WES tracks. Won't riders be in for a visual treat? Pete's business serves
lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
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