1st Place Public Parks/Spaces – Wingspan Event and Conference Center at Westside Commons
The new Wingspan Event and Conference Center provides flexible space for a variety of events.
2nd Place Public Parks/Spaces – Portland International Airport Terminal Balancing Concourse E Extension
The Portland International Airport (PDX) Terminal Balancing Concourse E Extension project was the first major construction project to be completed during 鈥淧DX Next,鈥 the five-year investment plan to improve PDX.
3rd Place Public Parks/Spaces – Seaside Civic & Convention Center Expansion
After 45 years and an increase in visitors, it was time for a large renovation of the Seaside Civic & Convention Center.
1st Place Public Safety – City of Salem Police Station
Salem鈥檚 new police station consolidates all police units and departments under one roof in a safe, welcoming building for both staff and the public.
2nd Place Public Safety – Beaverton Public Safety Center
The Beaverton Public Safety Center was designed to be the community resource epicenter during an emergency.
3rd Place Public Safety – Deschutes County Stabilization Center
In 2020, a comprehensive study showed that in 2017, on average, one person died by suicide every week in Deschutes County, and 43 percent had a diagnosed or demonstrated mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder.
1st Place Recreation – Hidden Creek Community Center
The Hidden Creek Community Center serves the needs of an expanding and diverse community, providing numerous venues for fitness activities and group exercise.
2nd Place Recreation – The Rotary Youth Center at Morrison
The Rotary Youth Center at Morrison gives youth, families and therapists an expanded year-round space for treatment, training, physical education, recreation and group meetings.
3rd Place Recreation – Eugene Civic Park & Kidsports Field House
When the historic Civic Stadium tragically burned down, the Eugene Civic Alliance procured the property and vowed to redevelop the site to provide a new sports and recreation complex for the community.
1st Place Secondary Education – Oregon State University Peavy Hall Replacement
Southwestern Oregon Community College鈥檚 (SWOCC) Umpqua聽Hall聽Health & Science Building will serve the community鈥檚 urgent need for healthcare professionals.聽
2nd Place Secondary Education – Southwestern Oregon Community College Umpqua Hall Health & Science Building
Southwestern Oregon Community College鈥檚 (SWOCC) Umpqua聽Hall聽Health & Science Building will serve the community鈥檚 urgent need for healthcare professionals.聽
3rd Place Secondary Education – Portland Community College Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC)
Portland Community College created the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC) to provide an apprentice-based, manufacturing training program in response to community needs.
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