From land use maps to policy guidance to technical studies, APG prepares comprehensive plans that build on the community’s vision and define how plans will be implemented over time.
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Land Use Element UpdateCity of Beaverton, OregonAPG updated the goals, policies, background, and format of the Land Use Element of the City of Beaverton's Comprehensive Plan. The process included an innovative online map application to educate the public and gather feedback. |
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Urban Growth Boundary ProjectCity of Bend, OregonAPG led a multidisciplinary team of planners, economists, real estate professionals, urban designers, and public involvement specialists on a large Urban Growth Boundary expansion project for the City of Bend to provide sufficient land for employment, housing, and other urban uses as the city continues to grow. |
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Comprehensive Plan UpdateMultnomah County, OregonAPG led a complete update the first overhaul of the County’s Comprehensive Plan since it was originally adopted. The process also included an update to the County’s Transportation System Plan and recommended changes to its development code. |
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Buildable Land Inventory and Housing Needs AssessmentCity of The Dalles, OregonAs a subconsultant to Johnson Economics, Angelo Planning Group worked with the City of The Dalles to assess long-term housing needs, conduct a buildable land inventory, and prepare implementing policies, development code and other housing related recommendations for the City. |
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Urban Growth Boundary Amendment StudyHood River School District, OregonAPG evaluated the feasibility of expanding the City of Hood River's urban growth boundary to include land for a new school. The need to address requirements for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Act added another level of complexity to the project. |
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Housing and Economic AnalysesCity of Astoria, OregonMatt Hastie (under previous employment) worked with the City to update the Housing and Economic Development elements of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. In doing so, the team also evaluated the supply of developable land in the city and future land needs for residential, employment and other development. |
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Comprehensive Plan UpdateKodiak Island Borough, AlaskaMatt Hastie (under previous employment) managed this effort for this 4.4 million acre area and its 10 local communities. The Plan provides a framework for future decisions about land use, transportation, the natural environment, housing, economic development, public facilities and a host of other issues. |
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Housing Needs AssessmentWashington County, OregonAPG led this effort to evaluate housing market conditions for this county and its 10 cities. The assessment projected five-year housing needs, including for people with low incomes and special housing needs, such as those with disabilities, domestic violence victims, the elderly and others. |
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Comprehensive Plan UpdateKenai Peninsula Borough, AlaskaThis planning effort, managed by Matt Hastie (under previous employment), involved coordination with six cities, three unincorporated communities, eight local Tribal Councils, seven Tribal corporations, numerous state and federal agencies, and dozens of local community groups. |
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Comprehensive Plan UpdateAda County, IdahoMatt Hastie (under previous employment) oversaw preparation of a major overhaul of the Comprehensive Plan, along with creation of a County-wide Park and Recreation Plan, as well as a Sub-Area Plan for the North Foothills area north of Boise, including preparation of new development concepts and standards. |
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Umatilla Army Depot Reuse StudyMorrow and Umatilla Counties, OregonAPG staff is currently working with the Umatilla Army Depot Reuse Authority (UMADRA) to prepare a Land Use Analysis as key step in the transformation of the Depot property from its prior military service to a new, major employment center for Umatilla and Morrow Counties. APG’s work focuses on the needed Regional Economic Opportunity Analysis, statewide planning goal exceptions and transportation review that will enable new zoning and future land use entitlements. The site spans two counties (Morrow & Umatilla) and has never been zoned or subject to Oregon’s statewide land use program. |