Gateway Green Vision Plan
Portland, Ore.
Gateway Green is a 35-acre parcel of mostly vacant land located at the intersection of two interstate highways in Portland, Ore., and adjacent to the Gateway Urban Renewal area. The land is owned by The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) who have agreed to entertain alternative uses for the property including the creation of active open space for area residents.
On a pro-bono basis, DEA collaborated with local stakeholders to create a program and vision for Gateway Green. We conducted conversations and gathered input from technical experts and the community for the purposes of:
• Improving environmental conditions, especially water and air quality, and wildlife habitat.
• Providing a regional recreational destination, especially for bicycle and pedestrian opportunities.
• Providing open space and a possible branding opportunity for adjacent Gateway Regional Center and surrounding neighborhoods.
• Highlighting Portland’s evolving sustainable marketplace and expressing our region’s use of sustainable design solutions.
As part of the six month project the DEA team conducted a one-day community charrette to develop the design of the initial concept plan. After development of the preliminary vision we conducted technical review meetings to ensure the technical viability of concept options, approaches, details, and strategies. A final presentation of the revised vision plan was then presented to the community.
The Gateway Green vision plan demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, puts the property to better use for the good of the community, and sets an example for reclamation and reuse of surplus or underused properties around the country.
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