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Community Workshop Planned for David Hill Reserve Area
As Forest Grove grows, what is the Community's vision for the future of David Hill's urban reserve? Vista Planning, in conjunction with the City of Forest Grove, is hosting a Community Workshop to gather community input on the David Hill Urban Reserve Concept Plan on Saturday, March 19, from 9am-noon, at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium, 1915 Main Street. Doors open at 8:30am. Refreshments will be provided.
The David Hill Urban Reserve consists of approximately 317 acres, in the foothills of David Hill, at the northwest corner of Forest Grove and extends along the northwestern edge of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) northeast and southwest of David Hill Road. The northeastern edge of this area extends to Thatcher Road and the southwestern boundary extends to Gales Greek Road. In February 2010, the City of Forest Grove, Washington County, and Metro designated this area as an urban reserve – an area best suited to accommodate future growth in Forest Grove over the next 50 years.
The concept plan will serve as a non-binding guide for the future development of the David Hill Urban Reserve. While incorporating community values, the concept plan must meet local, regional, and state land use goals. The concept plan will display the general locations of various land uses, critical infrastructure, and sensitive areas requiring conservation. A concept plan does not mandate development. Rather, it establishes a framework for how development should occur if landowners decide to develop their land.
The Community Workshop is one of a series of public involvement events meant to gather community input and capture community values and vision – which will then be used to inform criteria for developing and selecting concept plan alternatives. Attend this workshop to learn more about the concept plan process and to share your values and priorities for the David Hill Urban Reserve.
About Vista Planning
Vista Planning is a group of six graduate students in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program at Portland State University. In January 2011, the City of Forest Grove approached Vista Planning to develop a concept plan for the David Hill Urban Reserve. For more information, contact Vista Planning at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Jon Holan, Community Development Director for the City of Forest Grove, at 503.992.3224.