Residents in Portland are inching closer to seeing tangible improvements on the 82nd Avenue strip, as city officials unveiled the 60% design for the Major Maintenance Project at Marysville Elementary. Community members came out to offer their take on the plans that could shape the future safety and aesthetic of this bustling corridor. For those who couldn't make it, the Portland Bureau of Transportation isn't closing the book just yet. They're giving folks another shot to weigh in next week at McDaniel High School.
The focus of this much-needed facelift is to address a slew of issues plaguing the 82nd - potholes, worn-out sidewalks, and the like are all on the chopping block for an overhaul. Making sure to fully engage locals, the city wants to confirm that the directions they’ve mapped out are both comprehensive and reflective of the community's needs. Don’t plan on sitting this one out; your input could very well influence the final design and consequently, significantly impact how safe and functional the street becomes.
"Thanks to everyone who joined us at Marysville Elementary and shared comments on the 60% design for Major Maintenance Project," read a statement from the project's most recent news update. That statement is a nod to the importance of community feedback in a process that aims to not just repair a road but to potentially redefine a neighborhood’s infrastructure.
Save the date – if you've got something to say about the future of 82nd Avenue, show up at McDaniel High School with your comments and concerns in tow. The city is transparent about wanting residents to stay in the loop and truly have a hand in what's meant to ultimately become a more navigable and safer route. Lay your thoughts bare so, together, you and city planners can truly begin to accurately re-imagine this corridor's potential.
