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Columbia Children’s Arboretum
Management Plan Goals and Comment Form
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Deadline for comments is August 2, 2018, 5:00PM
The original Management Plan Goals were included in the 2004 Master Plan. The following goals have been updated by the Project Advisory Committee in June 2018.
A Park for All Portlanders
- Create an open, inviting and accessible entrance to the site
- Build on partnerships for programs and maintenance
- Build on and support the work of the Friends of CCA
Recreation Needs
- Meet the recreation needs of existing and future residents
- Focus on creating flexible spaces that are universally accessible and encourage discovery through nature-based play
- Provide a variety of spaces and facilities that match the look and feel of the site, facilitate accessibility, side by side play and integrate recreation in to all elements
- Incorporate play experience opportunities throughout the park
Environmental Restoration
- Promote a culture of education, respect and understanding for the habitat and restoration effort
- Commit time and resources to ensure that Indigenous peoples have the opportunity to advise on and support restoration effort
Interpretive Programs
- Provide restoration involvement opportunities for diverse school groups and the community
- Embed education and interpretation into all design aspects of the site
Beauty and Character of the Site
- Enhance and improve the park’s visual character through a vegetation management program that improves views, defines open spaces, and maintains a cohesive planting design/natural character
- Click here to provide your feedback! -
Deadline for comments is August 2, 2018, 5:00PM
Portland Parks & Recreation is conducting an improvement project the Columbia Children's Arboretum.The 2004 Columbia Children’s Arboretum Management Plan outlines a long term vision for the park: to protect the site natural resources while providing needed recreational opportunities.
This improvement project will address the following elements identified in the 2004 Management Plan;
- Access and circulation improvements including an accessible main trail through the park and ADA parking.
- A sheltered area for groups to gather and outdoor education programs
During this improvement project PP&R will work with community and design consultants to;
- Identify a detailed scope of project elements within the project budget.
- Develop a design that fits the landscape character of the Children’s Arboretum.
- Draft construction drawings.
- Go through a bidding process to identify a construction contractor.
- Build out the designed improvements.
| Project Schedule | |
| Community outreach and input | Conducted throughout entire project |
| Project start up | Fall 2017 |
| Site assessments | Winter 2017/2018 |
| Listening sessions | Spring 2018 |
| Design alternatives | Summer 2018 |
| Final design and construction drawings | Fall 2018/Winter 2018 |
| Permitting and construction | Winter/Spring 2019 |
Community Engagement Process
Our community engagement process will include a Public Advisory Committee offering guidance to the design team throughout the design process, stakeholder listening sessions, 2 community gatherings where we will review design alternatives and the final design. Dates for these events will be posted as they are finalized.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
A team of PP&R and City staff is working throughout the design process to identify needs and issues from an operations perspective.
Design Consultant
NNA Landscape Architects has worked on a number of Portland Parks & Recreation Projects including the Powell Butte Nature Center.
Jaime English, Capital Project Manager and Park Planner
971-413-5922 | jaime.english@portlandoregon.gov
Elizabeth Kennedy-Wong, Community Engagement
503-823-5113 | elizabeth kennedy-wong@portlandoregon.gov