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Commissionors advance inventory idea for underutilized storefronts; riverfront concept remains preliminary

City of St. Helens Joint Planning Commission and City Council · March 12, 2026
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Commissioners discussed an initial inventory approach for underutilized storefronts and previewed a conceptual riverfront framework showing mixed‑use development, hotel nodes and possible cruise‑line access; staff cautioned the renderings are exploratory, not final approvals.

A planning commissioner summarized work to inventory underutilized storefronts as an initial step toward targeted downtown revitalization. The proposed inventory would capture business name, building owner, years of ownership and other key indicators; commissioners discussed phasing the effort and starting with a Main…

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