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UM ATI LLA TO GETH ER

Umatilla Together sets the stage for great opportunities

and seeks to inspire the community to imagine what Umatilla could be: a truly desirable place to live, work, learn, and play!

• Community Plan‐ available now!
• Technical Plan‐ coming soon…..

Purpose Statement To develop a community vision plan that connects and enhances existing assets, centered around the downtown corridor, providing recommendations that craft a local and regional identity for the City of Umatilla.

Project Area

Informing the Vision

• Identified assets in

the community ○ Rivers ○ Marina ○ High School ○ Downtown

Change is Opportunity

A major renovation project underway Build on past work ‐ create attainable steps Waterfront Preservation Plan ‐ Renewed Partnerships New projects and collaborations

Identified Opportunities

Downtown Corridor ‐ Open Space ‐ Changing Demographics

60% of the land within the project area is

• wned by federal

government ‐ Army Corps of Engineers

Collaborations

Iden

Identified hot spots for activity

Community Engagement Events

Umatilla Together is about capturing the incredible

• pportunities and setting the city on a positive

trajectory for future growth.

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The Time is Now!

Increase Connectivity Access to recreational

• pportunities

Create a vibrant Commercial Corridor Celebrate rich history & heritage Reunite with riverfront Bridge the Generations

Vision Plan Vision Plan

Inputs Flexible Relationship Practical and Visionary

Our Approach

Quality of Life Distinctly Umatilla

Design Challenges

+ Access to the waterfront + Strong east/west

• rientation

+ Limited economic activity at the west end

Design Opportunities

+ Walkability + Desire to remove rail line at Switzler Ave & reconnect Old Town Site + 200’ Block Grid

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Strengthen North/South Streets

+ Prioritize improvements on B, F, I, and L Streets + Switzler Ave is being addressed in the 2018 ODOT Project + Sloan and Jane Ave tie‐in the east end

Reunite Community with the Rivers

+ Talks underway with CTUIR for

• pening up the

Old Town Site + Water Treatment can be improved with a vegetation buffer + Umatilla River has great

• pportunities

(Times listed apply to auto travel)

The Park Corridor

+ Foundation for greater connection and growth + Positions Umatilla as a regional destination

Park Corridor

+ Creates base for bike and pedestrian trails + Reinforces north/ south connector streets + Centralizing public space for the City + Obliges consideration for a regional trail system

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Corridor Trail System Movement

+ Opens multiple options in the downtown + Provides different experiences + West End is activated with community and visitors walking and biking

Housing Opportunities

+ Medium Density ‐ Row Housing + Parks draw people ‐ Increase land value around parks + Housing on 5th capitalizes on viewshed

Housing Opportunities

+ Medium density along Nugent Park brings people to the west end + Medium/ high density development against Umatilla river trail + Activate the trail system on south side Economic Opportunities + Switzler Ave and 6th Street most active area + Starting point for increased attention and efforts + Reinforces activity between HWY 82 and Switzler Secondary East/ West Streets + 5th St ‐Along park space + 7th St ‐School connection ‐West end housing West End Economic Opportunities + Activity at B St and 7th St + Intersection of: ‐Umatilla River ‐Trail system ‐B St ‐7th St + Views and access to the Umatilla River

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West End Development + Stronger polarity between west end and intersection

• f Switzler Ave

and 6th for economic activity + Pronounced start/ end point on west end

The Evolving Space

+ Opportunities for increased public/ civic spaces + Opportunities to situate future mixed use development inside the corridor + Opportunities for iconic projects

Confluence Overlook

Image: J. Stephen Conn. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jstephenconn/2945989824

Image : Missouri River Overlook Nebraska

Heritage Center

Image: http://hga.com/work/north‐dakota‐heritage‐center#/north‐dakota‐heritage‐center‐exterior‐2

Image : North Dakota Heritage Center

Design Highlights

Connect Ideas Together (building off existing momentum‐ Parks Plan & OTS Plan) Leveraging Assets N/S Connections Increasing quality of life Activating the West End

Next: Recommendations and Tools

Recommendations

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Recommendations

Connectivity Land Use Downtown Revitalization Community Development All built on the foundation of Strategic Partnerships

Connectivity

Goal: Enhance and maintain the existing transportation network to create optimal conditions that accommodate all ages, abilities, and modes of transit. Highlighted Actions: CO1: Plan for an improved transportation network infrastructure CO2: Fund and build transportation network opportunities

Land Use

Goal: Achieve a rich mix of land uses that support growth and development while protecting and enhancing the region's resources. Working within the local and state regulatory framework, use land use tools to promote a livable city by increasing opportunities for people to work, live, play, learn, and invest. Highlighted Actions: LU1: Capitalize on opportunities for federal lands to be overseen and managed by local agencies LU4: Create and enhance parks and open spaces that serve a variety of activities

Downtown Revitalization

Goal: Create a distinct place within Umatilla, one with a consistent look and feel, easily connected to other locations throughout the city, and where businesses can thrive and residents and tourists alike are drawn to. Highlighted Actions: DR2: Enhance the look and character of downtown DR3: Decrease vacancies on 6th Street DR6: Create more entertainment and youth‐focused activities downtown

Community Development

Goal: Create opportunities for inclusive participation to promote a vibrant future for all community members through enhanced communication, diverse leadership, and community pride. Highlighted Actions: CD2: Identify & Support Diverse Community Leaders CD5: Establish Umatilla Future Forum

Strategic Partnerships

Goal: Establish and nurture meaningful partnerships with diverse, representative community groups, existing and future, to work together towards the collective goal of Umatilla Together. Proposed goals and actions cannot be achieved without the help from strategic partners, including but not limited to… + City Council and Planning Commission + Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation + Umatilla School District + Umatilla Youth Council + Umatilla Museum + Port of Umatilla + Chamber of Commerce + Army Corps of Engineers + Department of Corrections + Umatilla Future Forum + YOU!

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“Teamwork makes the dream work!”

It takes courage and great leadership with a strong vision backed with the skills to implement the strategies and actions described in this plan.

Acknowledgements

Special Thanks:

Russ Pelleburg, Umatilla City Manager Tamra Mabbott, Umatilla County Planning Director Bill Searles, Umatilla City Planner Umatilla City Staff (Matt, Nanci, Melissa, Jackie) Umatilla Planning Commission Umatilla City Councilors Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Umatilla County Staff (Brandon Seitz) Umatilla School District Umatilla Museum (Larry and Max) Stakeholder Advisory Committee Members Sam Nobles Juan Mendoza Umatilla Police Department (Chief Huxel and Lt. Kennedy) Umatilla Business Owners Port of Umatilla (Kim Puzey) Umatilla Chamber of Commerce El Rodeo Restaurant Umatilla Youth Council (your future's so bright!)

Thanks to you, the community and vision remain strong and vibrant ‐ UMATILLA TOGETHER

None of this is possible without YOU!