Environmental – Less than $5 Million
|
| Public Works Maintenance Facility Improvement Project, City of Newberg |
 |
|
The City of Newberg’s Maintenance Facility Improvement Project is a model of innovation and environmental responsibility. Upgrading an outdated facility, the project introduced key improvements such as a fuel station, washdown stations, oil-water separators, and repurposed storage. The phased project transformed a former concrete plant site into storage bays and creating environmental buffers. The new dual 5,000-gallon fuel station now supports over 100 vehicles, saving the City $34,000 annually. Washdown and waste stations prevent contamination of the nearby Chehalem Creek watershed, ensuring compliance with DEQ standards. Additionally, 22 Public Works employees gained hands-on skills, completing the project injury-free and saving $160,000 by doing the work in-house. This project not only upgraded the facility to meet environmental standards but also promoted teamwork, skill-building, and long-term cost savings for the community. |
Environmental – $25 Million to $75 Million
|
| Hogan Drive Widening and Multi-Use Path, Powell to Burnside, City of Gresham |
 |
|
The Hogan Drive Widening and Multi-Use Path project in Gresham, completed in October 2023, expanded a key north-south arterial to ease congestion at two busy intersections and improve access between Burnside Road and Powell Boulevard. The project added a southbound lane, upgraded traffic signals, and introduced a 10-foot bi-directional multi-use path for pedestrian and cyclist safety. Sustainable features like pervious concrete and stormwater tree wells enhance water quality and reduce runoff. With extensive public outreach, the project successfully improved congestion, safety, and environmental sustainability. |
Structures – $5 Million to $25 Million
|
| Wilsonville Public Works Complex, City of Wilsonville |
|
|
The Wilsonville Public Works Complex integrates the city’s public works operations into a cohesive, resilient campus. Comprising buildings for administration, field crew support, warehouse, and vehicle maintenance, the design focuses on functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. The administrative building, with shared spaces like a conference room and gender-neutral locker room, supports collaboration and recruitment. Durable materials like concrete, wood, and metal create an industrial aesthetic aligned with the complex’s mission. Despite supply and weather challenges, the project was substantially completed in December 2023 and fully operational by February 2024. Sustainable features like a climate-controlled warehouse, solar-ready roof, and emergency preparedness enhance the city’s efficiency and service to the community. |
Transportation – $5 Million to $25 Million
|
| Linwood Avenue Corridor Improvements Project, City of Milwaukie and Clackamas County |
 |
|
The Linwood Avenue Corridor Improvements project, a joint effort by the City of Milwaukie and Clackamas County, transformed a two-mile stretch of SE Linwood Avenue into a safer, multimodal corridor linking the Springwater Corridor and the future Monroe Street Greenway. The project added 10-foot shared-use paths, a new pedestrian bridge over Johnson Creek, stormwater management systems, and upgraded intersections with pedestrian-friendly signals. Designed to promote active transportation, it includes separated bike and pedestrian paths, ADA-compliant features, and native plantings for environmental benefits. Despite pandemic-related challenges, the project was completed in phases by 2024, enhancing connectivity, safety, and community access, while also serving as a model of sustainable urban infrastructure. |
Transportation – $25 Million to $75 Million
|
| Tualatin Moving Forward Program, City of Tualatin |
 |
|
The Tualatin Moving Forward program, funded by a voter-approved bond, completed 36 transportation projects across Tualatin, Oregon, by 2023. Managed by Consor, the program targeted congestion relief, neighborhood safety, and safe access to schools and parks. Projects included new bike lanes, pedestrian crossings, traffic signals, and stormwater management systems. Extensive public engagement shaped the program, with residents nominating projects and providing feedback on design and safety features. Despite pandemic-related supply challenges, the program was completed on time and on budget. Sustainability measures like stormwater swales and tree preservation were integrated, and the project’s success has inspired similar initiatives in other cities. |
|
|
|
