transforming a historic highway in small town mosier into a vibrant main street

SLOW MO’CONCEPT PLANMay 29, 2015

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MATT LEE BRANDI CAMPBELL KATHY WILSONAMANDA DAVIDOWITZLIZ KASTERNEIL HELLER

Portland State UniversityMaster of Urban and Regional Planning 2015

KALEIDOSCOPE STUDENT PLANNERS

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CITY OF MOSIERMosier is located in the Columbia River Gorge, 70 miles from downtown Portland. 5 miles from Hood River.

2010 Census: Population 433

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PROJECT SCOPEHISTORIC HIGHWAY 30

1/2 Mile stretch of Highway 30 (Historic Columbia River Highway)

Twin Tunnels Trail (Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail) only 1/2 mile west of town

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SLOW MO’ PROJECT TIMELINE

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SLOW MO’ PROJECT GOALSMosier’s “Main Street”:

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SLOW MO’ STAKEHOLDERS

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SLOW MO’ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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SLOW MO’ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RESULTS

Key Findings:

Mosier residents want...

•More places that encourage social interactions

•Better pedestrian linkages

•More shared streets

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SLOW MO’ EXISTING CONDITIONS

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SLOW MO’ EXISTING CONDITIONS

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SLOW MO’ WALKABILITY INDEX

Walkability index scoring is out of 100:

90-100 High Walkability70-89 Very Walkable50-59 Moderately Walkable30-49 Basic Walkability20-29 Minimal Walkability< 19 Uncomfortable/Hazardous

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SLOW MO’ DESIGN CONCEPTGENERAL CROSS SECTION

Existing

Proposed

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SLOW MO’ DESIGN CONCEPT

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SLOW MO’ BIG MOVES

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SLOW MO’ INTERSECTION RECONFIGURATION

Existing Proposed

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SLOW MO’ INTERSECTION RECONFIGURATION

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SLOW MO’ PROGRAMS

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THANK YOU! Questions?