cathedral waterfront · 2015. 3. 31. · james john settled on the site in 1840s first industrial...
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CATHEDRAL WATERFRONT Community Design Workshop
Project Overview
Who, Why, What
● Who we are
● Why now ● What we are doing
Timeline
S I T E
C O N T E X T
Site Information
History
● James John settled on the site in 1840s ● First industrial uses began in 1860s ● Railroad tracks opened in 1902 ● Cathedral Park Opened in 1980
Environmental Conditions
● History of industrial uses → “brownfield” site ● Included in the 11-mile Portland Harbor
Superfund ● Other environmental concerns:
o Floodplain, earthquake and landslide hazard, habitat connections
Zoning
● What is zoning? ● What does it mean for the site? ● What is the zone currently? ● How is it changing in the future?
What We’re Hearing...
Survey ● Value:
o Natural spaces o River access o Places to eat
● Concerns: o Environmental issues o Job availability o Traffic
Walk and Talk ● Value:
o Mix of uses o Views o Johns Community
Garden ● Concerns:
o Pedestrian access o Sidewalk conditions o Poor maintenance of
surrounding lots o Population density
Site Constraints and Opportunities
Site Boundaries
Willamette Greenway Trail
Access and Connectivity
● Railroad tracks ● Emergency access ● Traffic and parking
Access Across Rail
Access Across Rail
Building Height
Key Views
Active Trail Edge
Active Street Edge
Rail Noise Impact Area
Potential for Access Along Rail
Potential for Landscape Buffer Along Rail
Potential Habitat Connections
Community Workshop Agenda
● Photo activity ● Break ● Map activity ● Report out ● Wrap up
10:50 – 11:20 11:20 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:00 12:00 – 12:15 12:15 – 12:30
Slide Title
● Current ● Future