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Council explores waterfront, Parker Road and Oppenlander as priority projects
Summary
During brainstorming councilors proposed a phased waterfront amenity at Willamette Falls, Parker Road activation, and advancing the Oppenlander property; staff will cost phase‑1 components rather than full long-term visions.
Councilors and staff devoted substantial time to opportunities tied to the Willamette Falls waterfront and other local assets. One council-led pitch described a waterfront Phase 1 package that would realign Willamette Falls Drive, acquire the marina below the arch bridge, add a park ranger and a community service officer, and build multimodal connections — with partner funding sought from regional tourism entities and the Oregon Marine Board.
Council members also highlighted Parker Road (existing city-owned land used for concerts) as a location for a small phased activation (food-cart pod, improved performance space) and discussed Oppenlander as a redevelopment opportunity with recent community survey input. Facilitator Sarah Wilson and staff clarified that council wanted initial, phase‑1 costs rather than full build-out estimates so that each item could be tested with the public and sequenced appropriately.
