Harbor Industries
Reinvestment in labor, land, and infrastructure; river-related/river-dependent definitions in the zoning code; creative site design; and residential and industrial conflicts.

Neighborhoods
North Beach, St. Johns, Pearl District, Downtown, Central Eastside, Southwest, Sellwood, others.

Recreation
Trails, viewpoints, parks, boating.

Natural Resources
Habitat conservation and restoration, bank treatment, landscaping and stormwater management.

Portland’s Greenway Plan and Code
Updates and refinements, permit streamlining.

I understand the concerns of the river and how important they are in the process. But it isn’t the only goal, it never has been and never will be. If there aren’t prosperous businesses along the waterfront then there won’t be any money to fund the projects intended to keep the river clean and in working order.

With that said, there needs to be the appropriate precautions taken when creating the proposed special habitat area. The city shouldn’t only take the deal for the sake of having the area. They need to make sure it is done right.

I found this link in my research for potential environmental damage that could be caused by Siltronic. It seems to me digging up the ground may cause more damage than benefits. Although the River Plan may not agree with everyone monetarily, it is about having a cleaner river and healthy environment for our future. That is the primary concern. Although it may be inconvenient, industry cannot do as it wishes without having a checks and balances system in place. We all live here.

1) “The new easement configuration does not meet the minimum widths for a functional
wildlife corridor in some locations.”
2) “The new easement configuration doesn’t provide enough space to meet the minimum
slope requirements to prevent bank failure or to create a functional riparian corridor.”
3) “The new allowed uses (Exhibit E) create disturbance to natural resources and diminish
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It is hard to see how this could possibly be a good deal for the city or for the environment. The city should either renegotiate the agreement or apply the environmental zoning required under the River Plan.