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Focus groups and survey find appetite for restaurants, parks and clarity on urban renewal in Wilsonville Town Center debate
Summary
DHM Research and CFM Advocates reported focus‑group and survey results showing community appetite for local restaurants, parks and gathering spaces in Town Center, mixed views about housing, and widespread questions about urban renewal mechanics, timelines, tax impacts and funding transparency; staff will return with a public‑engagement plan.
DHM Research and CFM Advocates presented the results of three focus groups (34 participants) and an online outreach survey (555 respondents) on the proposed Wilsonville Town Center and potential use of urban renewal financing.
Key findings: participants repeatedly named local businesses (especially restaurants), parks and community gathering places as top priorities. Focus groups showed strong values around safety and maintaining a small‑town feel; respondents also expressed widespread uncertainty about urban renewal/TIF mechanics and…
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