Taking a "Time-Out" to Plan Hayden Island's Future

Hayden IslandA series of proposed developments on Hayden Island created a tipping point for consideration of a temporary delay on new commercial growth.

Hayden Island, which has never had a neighborhood plan, deserves the opportunity to create their vision for their neighborhood.

The development delay will allow time for the community to develop their plan and allow time for the $2 billion dollar Columbia River Crossing Project to decide on alignment. Further development on the island could significantly impact a successful outcome on this project.

Fundamentally, good planning is good for business:

Good planning provides time and diversity of opinion to flourish in an environment that leads to good, community-supported outcomes.

Portland has a long, prestigious history of planning for good development and good business:

• 1972 Downtown Plan
• 1990's Pearl District
• 2000's south Waterfront

In each of the above instance, coordination between infrastructural investments and commerce create a future for each of these districts.

Related Documents

• Resolution for DLCD Notice
• Moratorium Ordinance
• Report for Hayden Island Corrective Program

Community Partners

• HI-Noon Neighborhood Association
• Columbia River Crossing

Media Mentions

• "Wal-Mart may try for Hayden Island," Oregonian, May 31
• "Wal-Mart confirms interest in Hayden Island site," Oregonian, June 1
• "Adams lets loose on Wal-Mart, but can city afford it?" Oregonian, June 21
• "When it comes to Wal-Mart, Adams not shy about feelings," Oregonian, June 21
• "They love low prices on Hayden Island, too," Oregonian, July 6
• "Adams calls for Hayden Island ‘timeout'," Portland Tribune, July 6
• "Areas wrestle with Wal-Mart's meaning," Oregonian, July 13
• "IN MY OPINION - DEVELOPMENT VS. TRANSPORTATION - Let's think before we act on Hayden Island," Oregonian, July 13
• "COUNCIL WATCH 45-day study is first thing for Hayden Island," Oregonian, July 14
• "A bigger, bolder Jantzen mall might be in the future," Oregonian, July 27
• "Hayden Island, nice to meet you," Portland Tribune, August 14
• "EDITORIAL: Pols play Jack the Giant Killer?" Oregonian, August 27
• "CITY HALL NOTEBOOK," Oregonian, September 27
• "City halts Hayden Island projects for 6 months," Oregonian, October 5

Weblogs

• Yes, Wal-Mart is Eyeing Hayden Island for New Store Location: Our Fight Begins
• Time-Out for Large Scale Development on Hayden Island
• Hayden Island Development Moratorium Approved
• Wal-Mart: Constructing a store on Hayden Island doesn't make economic sense

Milestones

• Commissionersam.com breaks news that Wal-Mart may be eyeing Hayden Island for a Superstore, May 30
• Wal-Mart confirms they are interested in located a store at the Thunderbird Hotel site, May 31
• City Council unanimously approves to provide notice to the State of Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development at least 45 days prior to the final public hearing to be held to consider adoption of a temporary moratorium on certain development located on Hayden Island, July 13
• City Council unanimously approves establishing a temporary moratorium on Hayden Island, October 4
• City unanimoulsy approves funding for Hayden Island Neighborhood Plan and corrective program for the temporary moratorium, November 29

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