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Trustee Bahr previews plaza and park grant plan, cites multi‑year timeline
Summary
Trustee Art Bahr presented examples of funded downtown plazas and outlined a plan to pursue grants for a Gresham park and plaza project, saying the grant window and implementation commonly span roughly May 2026–May 2027 and may take several years to complete.
Trustee Art Bahr told the Village of Gresham board on Nov. 18 that he will pursue grant funding to develop a downtown plaza and park designed for concerts, community events and farmers markets.
Bahr presented examples from other municipalities and described a grant timeline he said typically runs from May 2026 to May 2027 and can require up to three years for full implementation. He asked the board, businesses and residents to provide ideas and input as he develops grant applications.
Why it matters: a funded plaza or pocket park could create a public gathering space for events and markets and serve as a focal point for downtown activity. Bahr emphasized that grant funding is available for projects with community programming and that securing grants involves several steps and local engagement.
Next steps: Bahr will work on grant applications and seek board and community input. The planning committee flagged the idea for continued discussion at future meetings.
