EAST-WEST STREET HIERARCHY DRAFT

There are four major continuous East-West streets in this project area. SE Division Although Division, Powell, Holgate, WEST POWELL- HURST PARK and Foster do not intersect, they KELLY BUTTE SE 112th SE 122nd I-205 Freeway SE 136th SE 148th SE 174th have a relationship with one another. SE 162nd Land use, traffic flow, visual and phys- LYNCH WOOD PARK ical characteristics, and a variety of SE Powell other factors have different roles on ED BENEDICT PARK each street and cause people to use EARLES GILBERT HEIGHTS BOWLES PARK the streets differently. PARK SE Holgate GATES PARK

RAYMOND PARK BLOOMINGTON PARK

CITYWIDE VICINITY MAP SPRINGWATER CORRIDOR TRAIL POWELL BUTTE

SE Foster

BROOKSIDE PARK LEACH BOTANICAL PROJECT SITE GARDEN

Division Street features the most commer- Powell Blvd is a mostly residential street, with Holgate Blvd is a less busy, local serving Foster Road has a mix of uses, including light cially-zoned property of these corridors and intermittent commercial and other uses. It has two street, that is principally residential with infre- industrial, residential, open space, and commercial. is a regional draw. It has four travel lanes, a cen- lanes, a center turn lane on the east end, bike lanes, quent clusters of commercial use. It has two lanes, It has four lanes, a dedicated center turn lane, bike ter turn lane, bike lanes, sidewalks, and on-street and no sidewalks. Unique characteristics include a dedicated cycle track, sidewalks, on-street park- lanes, and sidewalks. East of SE 122nd, the street parking. the three nearby parks, views of natural features, ing, and terminates at Powell Butte. becomes a 2 lane road, with mostly residential and clusters of Douglas Fir trees and other green buf- open space uses. fers on the edge of the road.

Corridor Urban Design Concept Plan Map Outer Powell Boulevard Conceptual Design Plan OPPORTUNITY & CONSTRAINTS MAP SEGMENT A (I-205 to 112th): There are larger parcels of mostly industrial and SEGMENT B (112th to 162nd): There is a mix of single-family and multi- SEGMENT C (162nd to 174th): This section is wide and has a center commercial land uses, open space that abuts the street, and single family residential family residential, with commercial uses at major intersections. Additionally, turn lane. There is single-family residential, many larger multi-family residential uses. The buildings have deep setbacks and there are few driveways. There are continu- there are a number of small home businesses. There are small parcels, with complexes on the south side, and commercial nodes at major intersections. ous bike lanes on both sides of the street. Pedestrian travel is challenging due to poor buildings close to the street. The street has continuous bike lanes are on both The commercial and retail in this area is auto oriented, with adjacent parking drainage and a lack of sidewalks. However, there is a pathway through Ed Benedict sides and short segments of sidewalks, mostly at major commercial intersec- lots. There are continuous bike lanes on both sides of the street and side- Park, which eases travel for pedestrians. tions. walks around the larger developments.

SE Division WEST POWELLHURST 17 28 2 PARK SE 112th SE 136th SE 148th SE 174th SE 122nd KELLY BUTTE 11 20 SE 162nd

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I-205 Freeway 1 21 19 LYNCH 9 15 16 22 WOOD 4 5 SE Powell 8 10 13 PARK 14 26 12 ED BENEDICT PARK 7 3 23 6 25 EARLES BOYLES 24 PARK GILBERT HEIGHTS 27 SE Holgate PARK

GATES PARK POWELL BUTTE

LEGEND Bend in Powell Blvd Safe Routes to School enhanced intersection Large Multi-Family Residential complex (greater than 60 units) Bike Master Plan 2030 route Signalized commercial intersections Potential infill opportunity Building footprints of community assets Connections at major signalized intersections

SEGMENT A (I-205 to SE 112th): SEGMENT B (SE 112th to SE 162nd): SEGMENT C (SE 162nd to SE 174th): 1 Central Church of Nazarene has multiple language 5 104th Street Drive-in sign is a remnant of drive-in 12 Safeway grocery store is important to the community 16 Businesses at the SE 136th intersection are Plaid Pan- 23 The side entrance to Powell Butte on SE 157th is spa- services. It is not oriented well to the public realm and movie theatres. It adds visual interest to the street, is a as it is the only major grocery store within three miles. try and Money Market, which serve a local population. The cious, but does not get much use. It could be used as a is hard to enter and exit through the driveway due to link to the past, and can be used to form a sense of place However, it is set back, with parking and some Douglas intersection has highest rear-end auto crashes along SE more active recreational space. backup from the I-205 freeway and signal. The church with other nearby important assets. Fir trees between it and the street. The site could be inte- Powell. Speed limit increases to 40 MPH at this location. 24 The main entrance to the Powell Butte Nature Park is could make stronger physical connections to the street. 6 Earl Boyles Elementary School, Earl Boyles Park, and grated better with its surroundings or more public space 17 SE 136th is designated as a City Bikeway, but lacks bike offset from the street. There could be better signage or a 2 Kelly Butte Park is highly visible off Powell and across Ron Russell Middle School could connect more easily to amenities within the parking lot could be created. lanes. gateway highlighting the regional park. from Ed Benedict Park. However, there is no public physi- other hubs on Powell Blvd. 13 This intersection is a major node of community 18 Cameron Care Center is a senior day care facility. 25 There is a small commercial node, with Bearly Read cal connection to it or between the two parks. 7 The Church of Korean Martyrs is the only Catholic oriented retail and services, partly due to the promi- It is located adjacent to the bend in the road and city Books and Rose Bowl bowling. Coupled with the adjacent 3 Ed Benedict Park is a unique asset to the community. Korean church in Portland. It does not have a strong nence of SE 122nd as a destination street. It is the busiest property. This site could be better integrated into the vacant lot, this node could be strengthened. The skate park is located at a bend in the road. The bend street presence. intersection in the study area, with the highest volume neighborhood and serve as a neighborhood gateway. 26 Lynch Wood Elementary School and Lynch Wood Park in the road causes visibility problems on the north side 8 Back to the Grind Coffee shop has been in business for of pedestrian traffic and highest intersection crash rate. 19 St. Timothy Lutheran Church is a community church are north of Powell. of the street. A sculpture, visual icon, or neighborhood 18 years. Some customers jaywalk across the street to the Other businesses include Walgreen’s, Ace Hardware, an that maintains a food pantry for those in need. 27 The major commercial node from SE 170th to the gateway could mark the spot and reinforce the relation- Korean church. The connection between the church and Oregon Department of Human Services office, Thana 20 Franciscan Montessori K-8 Earth School serves youth city border at SE 174th includes businesses such as Cain ship between the two neighborhood assets. Additionally, coffeeshop could be improved. George CPA, Four Seasons Beauty Supply, Rapid Cash, citywide, but has little connection to Powell. Petroleum, Blockbuster Video, 7-11, Figaro’s Pizza, and Eco the park is not adequately set back from the street. 9 Powellhurst Baptist Church offers services such as Starbucks, Venice Furniture, Shell Gas, JC’s Money Talk, 21 Buddhist Temple at SE 147th is located on Powell. It Car Wash. 4 The flexible mixed industrial and employment zoning school supplies. It is setback from the street edge with a James Anderson DMD, Baskin Robbins, and Still Smokin does not have an immediate connection to the street, but 28 SE 174th is designated as a City Bikeway, but lacks bike in this area is not a friendly pedestrian environment. Busi- large parking lot and bus stop in front and is not oriented Tobacco for Less. the buildings are colorful and there is a fountain in the lanes. nesses in this area include: Womack Auto Body, Eastside to the street. The site could have a stronger connection 14 Human Solutions is a social service agency on Powell driveway. Steel, Superior Fence, Curtis Trailer RV Sales, and Funtastic to the bus stop and neighborhood. that offers a variety of housing and emergency services to 22 Small neighborhood serving business area located in Rides. A landscape buffer or other design elements could 10 Commercial activity of retail and services include the community. mini-mall include Pakse Asian Market, Aardvark Tattoo help bridge the transition between industrial and other Powell Family Dental Care, Battery Specialists, Space Age 15 The cluster of locally owned small Latino businesses Company, Sun Blaze Tanning, New China Garden Restau- uses. This area falls within the Lents Urban Renewal Area. Fuel, 7-11, and Leathers Gas Station. are painted distinct colors and enliven the street. This site rant, The Bead Connection, and Taxco. 11 SE 112th is designated as a City Bikeway, but lacks bike and the vacant lot behind the businesses fall within the lanes. Lents Urban Renewal Area and could be further devel- oped into a community hub with enhanced crossings. Corridor Urban Design Concept Plan Map Outer Powell Boulevard Conceptual Design Plan CONCEPT DIAGRAM LEGEND Existing neighborhood assets to be enhanced Character Statement: In the future, East Powell Blvd will become a more pedestrian-friendly, human scaled, neighborhood centered Small, locally owned, commercial businesses and other neighborhood amenities place. While serving both local and regional needs, it operates efficiently to move pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and automobiles. The form larger clusters of neighborhood hubs with enhanced crossings and occasional character of future growth will be shaped by unique features such as bends in the road, vegetation that frames views of natural fea- on-street parking tures, mature stands of Douglas Firs, vegetative buffers, and clusters of small locally owned businesses, parks, churches, and other ame- Potential future community asset that supports larger neighborhood hub clusters nities. Neighborhood and regional connections occur more on major thoroughfares, while pedestrians and bikes use alternate paths.

SEGMENT A: Pedestrian and transit rider enhancements, stormwa- SEGMENT B: Flexible regulations allow small home based business- SEGMENT C: Infill development and stronger physical and visual ter facilities, and vegetative buffers between industrial uses and the es to thrive, increasing opportunities for new employment. Services linkages between adjacent businesses create a more vibrant and pedes- street edge create a safe and inviting place for pedestrians. that enhance existing clusters on Powell strengthen the cohesiveness trian friendly atmosphere. of the neighborhood.

SE Division WEST POWELLHURST PARK SE 112th SE 122nd SE 136th SE 174th SE 148th SE 162nd KELLY BUTTE I-205 Freeway

LYNCH WOOD SE Powell PARK

ED BENEDICT PARK

EARLES BOYLES PARK GILBERT HEIGHTS PARK

POWELL BUTTE SE Holgate GATES PARK

EXISTING FEATURES TO STRENGTHEN, HIGHLIGHT, AND ENHANCE:

Small, vibrant, locally owned One of the many unique Ed Benedict Skate Park is a Spiritual centers offer emotion- Enhanced crossings allow pe- Attractive buffers ease the Mature trees are character Swales assist with water runoff businesses offer necessary attributes on Powell Blvd that prominent center of activity. al support and opportunities destrians and bicyclists to cross transition between high volume giving elements. Meandering and improve the pedestrian services to the community. strengthens its identity. Potential infill sites offer more for community connectedness. the street safely. traffic and other, more private sidewalks within a widened experience. opportunities for open space. uses. right-of-way could be used to preserve trees.

Corridor Urban Design Concept Plan Map Outer Powell Boulevard Conceptual Design Plan