Basalt Creek Urban Area Concept Planning Underway by Cities of Tualatin and Wilsonville

The Cities of Tualatin and Wilsonville are a step closer to completing the Basalt Creek Concept Plan, which provides a vision for development of 850 acres of low-density rural residential and farmland located between the two communities.

Portland’s regional land-use authority, Metro, recently approved land-use designations for Basalt Creek’s “Central Subarea,” determining that the area should remain designated for employment use. With this resolution in place, a project team from both cities is now developing the final draft concept plan for land uses, transportation facilities and related infrastructure.

The collaborative effort ensures that both cities are involved in creating a vision that appeals to members of both communities, provides adequate services, coordinates land use and transportation, and preserves the area’s primary natural resources.

The planning team is seeking adoption of the concept plan by both cities this August. In Wilsonville, the Planning Commission is reviewing the Basalt Creek Concept Plan at a work session on June 13, 6 pm, at City Hall. A City Council work session is scheduled for June 18, 5 pm, at City Hall. Adoption hearings are scheduled for July 11 with the Planning Commission and August 6 with City Council.

Community members can learn more about the project or sign up for project updates at www.BasaltCreek.com.

For more information on the Basalt Creek Concept Plan, contact Miranda Bateschell, Planning Manager, at 503-570-1581, bateschell@ci.wilsonville.or.us.