Hillsboro Community-Plan-2035 PDF

HILLSBORO 2035
COMMUNITY PLAN
AUGUST 2015
HILLSBORO2035.ORG
A SHARED VISION FOR OUR COMMUNITY:

IN 2035, HILLSBORO IS A DIVERSE, SUSTAINABLE CITY
KNOWN FOR SUCCESS IN BLENDING URBAN LIFESTYLE,
A WORLD-CLASS LOCAL ECONOMY, AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE
AND A WELCOMING, FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
FOR AN OUTSTANDING QUALITY OF LIFE.
Letter from the Mayor

August 2015
Hillsboro has always been a forward-thinking community with an
exceptional ability to adapt to changing times and circumstances.
Decades ago, when Hillsboro was still a small town, our leaders
recognized growth was coming and had the foresight to secure land,
water and transit to support the economic growth we enjoy today.
Hillsboro became a complete community. As the population soared
toward 70,000 in the late 1990s, the City invited community members
to help define how they wanted Hillsboro to grow and evolve in the
years ahead.
The resulting Hillsboro 2020 Vision and Action Plan, adopted in 2000,
has had a profound influence over the last fifteen years. You might
be surprised just how many Hillsboro landmarks were born from that
original community visioning initiative. Examples include the Hillsboro
Civic Center and Tom Hughes Plaza, Hondo Dog Park, Walters Cultural
Arts Center, Venetian Theatre, community gardens, and even Ron
Tonkin Field, to name just a few.
JERRY W. WILLEY, MAYOR
But underlying all of the visible accomplishments is an even more impressive outcome: stronger community
partnerships and collaboration. Dozens of local organizations and hundreds of volunteers have had a hand in
implementing the Hillsboro 2020 Vision and Action Plan. In fact, we have been so proficient that our twenty-year
plan was nearly complete in fifteen.
But this is Hillsboro, where we are always looking forward and planning ahead. Like its predecessor, the Hillsboro
2035 Community Plan is built on values, goals and aspirations shared by thousands of our friends, families,
neighbors and businesses, including many who are newly-arrived to Hillsboro. It sets a bold vision for the next
twenty years and specifies near-term steps we can take to get there. As the title indicates, it is truly a community
plan, with multiple partners volunteering to play a role in its implementation.
I hope you are as inspired as I am by the Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan. It is reflective of our growing and
changing community. It strikes a balance between accommodating future growth Hillsboro is projected to be
home to as many as 140,000 residents by 2035 and finding ways to maintain our sense of place and identity.
It clearly articulates the kind of community people want to see: safe, smart, and easy to get around with strong
employment and plenty of things to see and do.
Finally, I want to thank all the volunteers, staff and partner organizations who have contributed so much time
and energy to this endeavor. You make Hillsboro a better place and inspire all of us to serve.
Sincerely,
Mayor Jerry Willey
HILLSBORO 2035 COMMUNITY PLAN
Letter from the Hillsboro 2035 Task Force Chair

Creating the Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan has been an incredible
and rewarding journey. Over the past three years, our Task Force has
overseen an extensive research exercise to identify key trends and
conditions, conducted a comprehensive community engagement
process, and worked with dozens of wonderful community members
and stakeholders to turn peoples ideas into implementable actions.
CONTENTS
Welcome 1
Health, Wellness and Safety
Education and Community

Involvement
Economy and Infrastructure
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Livability and Recreation
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Environmental Sustainability
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Plan Context and Process
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Community Outreach and

Involvement
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Plan Implementation
30
Hillsboro 2020 Legacy
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Acknowledgements 35
In all, more than 5,000 individuals contributed ideas for making

Hillsboro an even better place to live, work, play, learn and visit. To
accomplish this level of engagement, we communicated using a variety
of methods and avenues. We interviewed people at festivals and
events, promoted online input opportunities and installed idea boxes
at various locations throughout town. We made presentations, hosted
discussions and even asked people to text us their thoughts from a
Hillsboro Hops ball game. We talked to people in every age group from
all walks of life. Needless to say, we heard a lot of great ideas.
The Task Force has worked diligently to ensure community priorities
are incorporated into the vision language and action ideas displayed
on the following pages. Similar to the Hillsboro 2020 Vision and Action
Plan, we have recruited partner organizations to help us move things
forward and established an oversight body to hold all of us accountable
for progress. We have also designed an implementation program
that enables us to periodically update the action plan as new ideas
and opportunities arise. As we have learned from the Hillsboro 2020
experience, this is a community that gets things done.
We are grateful to every person who took the time to share their
thoughts on Hillsboros future. We want you to know we listened,
and are excited to see many of those ideas become reality in the near
future.
We want to thank the Hillsboro City Council for providing the
encouragement and financial support necessary to execute a project
of this magnitude. We also want to thank the Hillsboro 2020 Vision
Implementation Committee and, in particular, Chairs John Coulter,
Steve Callaway and Doug Johnson, who have skillfully led that effort
since 1999. Their commitment, leadership and successes paved the
way for our Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan.
Sincerely,
Ted Vacek, Chair

Hillsboro 2035 Task Force
Welcome to the Hillsboro 2035

Community Plan!
HILLSBORO 2035
FOCUS AREAS
HEALTH, WELLNESS +
SAFETY
EDUCATION +
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
The Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan is our shared Vision for Hillsboros
future and a detailed action plan for working toward that collective
Vision. The ideas in the Plan are based on input from thousands of
community members in cooperation with local organizations who have
agreed to share implementation responsibilities. The Plan was developed
by a volunteer, community-led task force representing a wide variety of
interests to ensure the Vision retained a broad community focus.
The Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan is modeled after Hillsboros original
award-winning visioning effort, the Hillsboro 2020 Vision and Action Plan.
For the past fifteen years, Hillsboro 2020 has served as a catalyst for a
wide range of community enhancements, partnerships and investments.
The overarching goal of the Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan is to extend
that success into the future, and guide Hillsboros future growth and
evolution through coordinated, collaborative community engagement.
Thank you for your interest in our communitys plan for the future! Please
read on to learn more about the Hillsboro 2035 Vision, Focus Areas,
Initiatives and Actions.
HILLSBORO 2035 VISION AND FOCUS AREAS

ECONOMY +
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan includes a vision statement and

five focus areas. The vision statement describes the type of community
people want Hillsboro to be by the year 2035:
Hillsboro 2035 Vision
LIVABILITY +
RECREATION
In 2035, Hillsboro is a diverse, sustainable city known

for success in blending urban lifestyle, a world-class
local economy, agriculturalheritage and a welcoming,
familyfriendly community for an outstanding qualityoflife.
Hillsboro 2035 Focus Areas are comprised as follows:
hh Goal Statement describes desired future conditions within a focus
area by 2035
ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
hh Community Initiatives outline focused approaches to achieving

goals
hh Actions specific steps that will be implemented to help achieve
initiatives
hh Community Partners organizations that share implementation
responsibility for actions
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY

Goal Statement
Hillsboro is a safe and healthy city for all
community members. The community
approaches policing, fire prevention and
emergency planning in a manner that builds
trust, encourages public participation and
fosters community preparedness and resiliency.
Community partnerships and progressive
planning ensure Hillsboro residents have
knowledge of and access to health care and
social services, affordable housing, fresh local
food, and healthy lifestyles.
Lead Community Partners

Bienestar
City of Hillsboro
Community Action
Domestic Violence Resource Center
Elders in Action
Hillsboro Farmers Market, Inc.
Hillsboro Ministerial Association
Hillsboro School District

Oregon State University Extension Service
Rebuilding Together Washington County
Tualatin Valley Workshop
Tuality Healthcare
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Washington County
HILLSBORO
To view a current list of Lead and Supporting Community Partners, please visit hillsboro2035.org
HEALTH, WELLNESS + SAFETY
Initiatives and Actions

Initiative 1: Promote community wellness through expanded services,
information, and access to healthy food and activities.
ACTION
LEAD COMMUNITY PARTNER(S)
A. Facilitate access to fresh, healthy food

at farmers markets, co-ops, restaurants,
clinics and other neighborhood locations
B. Expand the number and geographic

availability of community gardens
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
C. Conduct an education campaign to promote Tuality Healthcare

healthy eating and fitness
OSU Extension Service
2020+
D. Establish food pantries, school backpack or

similar programs in all schools
Hillsboro Ministerial
Association
2020+
E. Expand wellness initiatives in schools, and

incorporate fresh local food in lunches
HILLSBORO 2035
FOCUS AREA
Health,
Wellness and
Safety
Initiative 2: Strengthen social support networks to elevate those in

need.
ACTION
A. Increase employment opportunities for

Tualatin Valley Workshop
people with disabilities and U.S. veterans by
encouraging business and public sector hiring
2020+
B. Pursue housing-first strategies to provide

the homeless with stable shelter while they
are accessing other services
Community Action
C. Provide home repair help for people living

in poverty
Rebuilding Together
Washington County
D. Provide targeted assistance for at-risk

populations to reduce homelessness
including transitional youth
Community Action
E. Develop a family justice center with onestop access to services
City of Hillsboro
Domestic Violence Resource
Center
2020+
F. Expand capacity of culturally-competent

health care and help ensure people without
insurance maintain access to services
Tuality Healthcare
Virginia Garcia Memorial
Health Center
2020+
TIMELINE
Initiative 3: Create systems to facilitate aging-in-place and quality of

life for our growing senior population.
ACTION
A. Create and implement an eldercare

strategy to increase access to senior
housing and health care
Washington County
B. Offer recreation classes and information

workshops for seniors
City of Hillsboro
C. Expand senior engagement and volunteer

opportunities
Elders in Action
D. Promote technology portals through

which seniors can network and
access information and services (e.g.
transportation assistance)
Washington County
TIMELINE
2020+
2020+
Initiative 4: Increase the supply of affordable housing to serve

Hillsboros growing workforce and people at all income levels.
ACTION
A. Develop a city-wide workforce housing

strategy
City of Hillsboro
B. Expand the number of attractive,

energy-efficient workforce housing
options citywide
Bienestar
TIMELINE
2020+
C. Facilitate development of innovative housing City of Hillsboro

such as pocket-neighborhoods, microhousing, aging-in-place and live-work spaces
Initiative 5: Keep Hillsboro safe through proactive community

policing, fire prevention and emergency preparedness.
ACTION
A. Continue to update public safety

techniques and technology to serve our
growing and evolving community
City of Hillsboro
B. Expand public safety education,

communications and active participation
opportunities for community members
City of Hillsboro
C. Increase police presence in parks,

neighborhoods and schools
City of Hillsboro
D. Update and follow best-practices for

use-of-force and mental health response
incidents
City of Hillsboro
E. Increase public safety workforce diversity

to reflect Hillsboros demographics
City of Hillsboro
F. Increase disaster preparedness through

education, engagement and advanced
warning systems
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY

INVOLVEMENT
Goal Statement
Hillsboros comprehensive education system ranks
among the best in the nation. Students have equal
access to cutting-edge career and workforce programs,
technology and other unique educational opportunities,
making Hillsboro a preferred city for businesses, workers
and families. Hillsboro remains a welcoming and
attractive home to all people. Community events and
activities, personal connections, cultural understanding
and civic engagement create an environment where
every resident has a voice and a role in keeping
Hillsboro a great place to live, work, play, learn and visit.

City of Hillsboro
Community Action
Hillsboro Chamber
Hillsboro Community Foundation

Pacific University
Portland Community College
Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market
EDUCATION + COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Initiative 1: Pursue and promote continued excellence in Hillsboro
Schools.
ACTION
A. Reduce student-to-teacher classroom

ratios
B. Develop advanced learning experiences

(STEAM) in schools with help from the
community
C. Increase the percentage of students

enrolled in challenging curriculums
including Advance Placement and
International Baccalaureate programs
D. Expand dual credit programs and increase

student enrollment in college
E. Establish a community school support

program to help meet education needs
with help from parents and professionals
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
2020+
HILLSBORO 2035
FOCUS AREA
Education and
Community
Involvement
Initiative 2: Embrace and expand alternative and lifelong learning

opportunities.
ACTION
A. Grow Hillsboro higher-education

opportunities and 4-year college presence

Pacific University
B. Jump start student learning and success

by expanding access to free and
subsidized pre-school education
Community Action
C. Establish community learning information

centers at libraries and other locations,
with one-stop access to education and
personal enrichment resources
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
2020+
Initiative 3: Strengthen Hillsboros status as an advanced learning

center with strong career development facilities and programming.
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ACTION
A. Create a technology-based innovation

center to stimulate interest in and access
to science, entrepreneurship and career
pathway opportunities
B. Promote student career and technical

training opportunities to parents

C. Expand student internship and scholarship

opportunities
D. Provide flexible workforce training for

Hillsboro residents seeking Hillsboro jobs
2020+
TIMELINE
Initiative 4: Expand efforts to make Hillsboro a welcoming home to

all people.
ACTION
TIMELINE
A. Develop a cultural inclusion strategy and

City of Hillsboro
expand engagement to minority populations
B. Host art and food-based community
events, including events on the eastside of
Hillsboro, to bring people together
Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market
Initiative 5: Foster a culture of civic engagement, participation and

volunteerism.
ACTION
A. Develop and promote volunteer

opportunities to include diverse community
members
City of Hillsboro
B. Expand youth engagement in community

affairs and government
City of Hillsboro
C. Build philanthropic support and investment

by connecting people with causes, engaging
residents and youth in community-building,
and celebrating community philanthropy
Hillsboro Community
Foundation
TIMELINE
D. Encourage broader participation in

Hillsboro Chamber
community education and leadership programs
E. Host a Citizens Academy to educate and
City of Hillsboro
engage residents about City issues, governance
and community involvement opportunities
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ECONOMY AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Goal Statement
Hillsboros world class economy, advanced
technical training, and innovative, businessfriendly culture attracts investments and
supports businesses of all sizes. State of
the art infrastructure systems including
communications, roads, transit and water
supply are in place and continually updated to
accommodate the citys growth and evolution.
Hillsboro is a vibrant, regional destination for
arts, recreation, cuisine and entertainment.
Courtesy of Genentech

City of Hillsboro
Hillsboro Chamber
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ECONOMY + INFRASTRUCTURE

Initiative 1: Promote and preserve Hillsboros business-friendly
culture.
ACTION
A. Encourage business of all sizes to

participate in community-building
partnerships (e.g. volunteerism,
philanthropy and leadership)
Hillsboro Chamber
B. Advocate for Hillsboro business

interests with lawmakers and regulatory
agencies
Hillsboro Chamber
C. Educate residents and stakeholders

about the various ways large-employer
jobs, investment and tax payments
contribute to community enhancements
Hillsboro Chamber
TIMELINE
Courtesy of Infomart Data Centers
HILLSBORO 2035
FOCUS AREA
Economy and
Infrastructure
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Initiative 2: Encourage and support the growth of emerging

industries, small business and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
ACTION
A. Develop incentives and resources to

support entrepreneurship, start-ups and
small businesses including mentoring and
expertise from the business and education
communities
City of Hillsboro
HillsboroChamber
B. Assemble a locally-focused capital

network to attract and promote
entrepreneurship
City of Hillsboro
HillsboroChamber
C. Promote and celebrate small business

success
Hillsboro Chamber
D. Develop a food innovation center with

commercial kitchen incubator space
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
2020+
2020+
Initiative 3: Sustain Hillsboros role as Oregons economic engine by retaining,

expanding and recruiting technology and other traded-sector industries.
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ACTION
A. Implement activities including industry

cluster development, marketing and
business outreach to support retention,
expansion and recruitment of companies
with emphasis on technology and
manufacturing
City of Hillsboro
B. Facilitate technology employment

opportunities for Hillsboro residents by
expanding and promoting specialized
training
C. Develop and enhance Hillsboros globally

competitive infrastructure essential to
supporting and attracting traded-sector
employers including development
ready sites, transportation, workforce,
communications systems, water supply
and incentives
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
Initiative 4: Expand Hillsboros inventory of local shopping,

entertainment and dining destinations.
ACTION
A. Develop a retail and restaurant strategy

promoting development of locallyowned retail, high end dining, breweries,
wineries, food carts, and contemporary
shopping in Downtown and other districts
such as Tanasbourne, Orenco and South
Hillsboro
City of Hillsboro
HillsboroChamber
B. Develop an entertainment and tourism

strategy including market analysis on
potential destination attractions and
amenities (e.g. water park, amusement
park, convention center, resort hotel)
City of Hillsboro
HillsboroChamber
TIMELINE
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Initiative 5: Continue efforts to develop a vibrant, mixed-use

downtown as a unique attraction.
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ACTION
A. Implement a downtown revitalization

program to restore buildings and increase
public amenities downtown
City of Hillsboro
B. Enhance and promote unique downtown

districts (including Main Street, 10th Ave.,
SW Industrial, and Health & Education
District) by working to increase housing,
foot-traffic and investment
City of Hillsboro
C. Create walkable connections to

downtown from neighborhoods and
Jackson Bottom Wetlands
City of Hillsboro
2020+
2020+
TIMELINE
Initiative 6: Implement efforts to ease traffic congestion in and around

Hillsboro.
ACTION
A. Following from the Washington County

West Side Transportation Study, advocate
for a more efficient multimodal west side
transportation solution for people and
freight between Highway 26 and I-5
City of Hillsboro
B. Support continued expansion of Highway

26 including lanes, interchange capacity
and bridges through targeted policies and
pursuit of regional funding
City of Hillsboro
C. Add capacity to the regional arterial street

network to ease congestion and improve
freight mobility, with emphasis on northsouth corridors
City of Hillsboro
D. Dedicate resources to repair, maintain and

enhance existing roadways
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
2020+
2020+
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LIVABILITY AND RECREATION

Goal Statement
With its clean, walkable neighborhoods,
alternative transportation options, access to
a variety of housing, open spaces and trails,
abundant recreational activities and a thriving
arts culture, Hillsboro is recognized as one of
the most vibrant and livable communities in the
Pacific Northwest.

City of Hillsboro
SOLVE
TriMet
Westside Transportation Alliance
HILLSBORO
To view a current list of Lead and Supporting

Community Partners, please visit hillsboro2035.org
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LIVABILITY + RECREATION

Initiative 1: Launch a sustained, multi-faceted effort to make Hillsboro
a clean and inviting community citywide.
ACTION
A. Conduct proactive property

maintenance education, outreach and
code enforcement
City of Hillsboro
B. Involve home owner associations,

renters and others in community
clean-up and adopt-a-road programs
SOLVE
C. Launch an urban tree, plant and flora

beautification program
SOLVE
D. Establish a community forestry

management program (e.g. Tree City
USA)
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
2020+
HILLSBORO 2035
FOCUS AREA
Livability and
Recreation
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Initiative 2: Foster distinct, vibrant neighborhoods featuring quality

development, preserved landmarks, a variety of housing, and
services safely accessible by walking, biking, transit, or short
commute.
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ACTION
A. Identify locations and facilitate

development of retail, dining and services
within walking and biking distance of
neighborhoods
City of Hillsboro
B. Make parks and open space accessible to

all neighborhoods
City of Hillsboro
C. Preserve heritage homes and structures
City of Hillsboro
D. Adopt standards for urban design with

emphasis on creating or preserving
neighborhood character and sense of
place
City of Hillsboro
E. Develop a world-class high-speed

communications system
City of Hillsboro
2020+
TIMELINE
Initiative 3: Expand Hillsboros inventory of community events,

festivals and family activities citywide.
ACTION
A. Extend seasonal access to farmers

markets with a focus on exploring yearround and indoor options
TIMELINE
B. Encourage development of plazas,

City of Hillsboro
streetscapes, green spaces and other new
venues for holding community events citywide
C. Expand the role of libraries as activity and
education centers by adding programming
and locations
City of Hillsboro
Initiative 4: Ensure Hillsboro remains a thriving hub for arts and

cultural activities.
ACTION
A. Develop a comprehensive, vibrant public

art program
City of Hillsboro
B. Add performing arts and other cultural

arts venues and activities at multiple
locations citywide
City of Hillsboro
C. Support initiatives to expand art

districts, galleries, studios and makerspaces
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
2020+
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Initiative 5: Continue to build a full-service, world-class parks system

scaled to meet growing community demand.
ACTION
A. Increase parks accessibility for people

with disabilities and create at least
one destination park for disabled
community members
City of Hillsboro
B. Create one or more regional

destination parks
City of Hillsboro
C. Develop new nature playgrounds
City of Hillsboro
D. Add new dog parks
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
2020+
Initiative 6: Expand recreational facilities and opportunities to serve

Hillsboros growing and diversifying population.
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ACTION
A. Develop community centers to serve

seniors, youth and families citywide
City of Hillsboro
B. Create interactive trails with amenities

like art and cultural activities
City of Hillsboro
2020+
TIMELINE
Initiative 7: Make Hillsboro walkable and bicycle-friendly citywide for

daily living and recreation.
ACTION
A. Continue to complete gaps in Hillsboros

sidewalk network, with an emphasis on
sidewalks near school zones
City of Hillsboro
B. Add and promote off-street walking,

running and hiking trails citywide
City of Hillsboro
C. Improve on-street bicycle commute and

recreation infrastructure by adding lanes,
improving buffers and connections, and
promoting designated travel routes
City of Hillsboro
TIMELINE
Initiative 8: Continue to enhance alternative transportation options,

services and facilities.
ACTION
A. Extend public transit hours, routes and

services
TriMet
B. Enhance appearance, quality and safety of

bus shelters and MAX stations
TriMet
C. Work with employers to increase transit

usage, develop express service options,
and identify additional commute
efficiencies
Westside Transportation
Alliance
D. Promote emerging transportation

alternatives that reduce single-occupancy
car use
Westside Transportation
Alliance
TIMELINE
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Goal Statement
Hillsboro is a sustainable community that
takes proactive steps to protect natural assets,
minimize greenhouse gas emissions, and
recover, recycle and renew resources. Residents,
businesses and community institutions
understand the link between economic
prosperity and environmental health, and work
collaboratively to maintain a thriving city for
future generations.
Hillsboro Environmental Sustainability Plan

Sustainability has long been an integral component
of Hillsboros community vision and identity. The
six focus areas of the Hillsboro 2020 Vision and
Action Plan have successfully addressed many
aspects of environmental, social and economic
livability. Under the Hillsboro 2020 Preserving the
Environment umbrella, more than a dozen actions
were implemented to advance environmental
sustainability, from acquiring and restoring critical
habitat to promoting environmentally-friendly
construction and increasing the proportion of
Hillsboros energy derived from renewable sources.
In 2010, a new vision action led to the creation of
a task force to expand upon and coordinate the
implementation of environmental sustainability
initiatives identified through visioning outreach.
Over the past few years, the Hillsboro Sustainability
Task Force has used that visioning input and
worked with a variety of public and private sector
partners to develop a new Hillsboro Environmental
Sustainability Plan (ESP). While the Hillsboro 2035
Community Plan sets a broad road map for building
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a more sustainable community (including social,

economic and broader livability issues), the ESP
is specifically focused on stewardship of the
environmental goals therein. In this sense, the
Environmental Sustainability Plan is essentially a
fifth Hillsboro 2035 focus area.
Implementation Stewards

City of Hillsboro
Clean Energy Works
Clean Water Services
Energy Trust of Oregon
Hillsboro Chamber
Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council
Northwest Natural Gas
Oregon Department of Energy
Oregon Department of Environmental
Quality
Portland General Electric
Washington County Recycling
Westside Transportation Alliance
The ESP contains three primary goal areas and

numerous specific actions both existing and
potential to be carried out over the next five
years. The ESP is designed to be flexible and easily
updated as new opportunities arise, additional
implementation partners step forward and
technological advances provide new approaches for
achieving Plan goals.
Within each of the ESP goal areas, the Task Force has
identified specific indicators and targets for tracking
progress and outlined a series of program, project
and policy actions to move the Plan forward. A
variety of community organizations have volunteered
to serve as implementation stewards. Each year,
the Task Force will collect empirical data and survey
implementation stewards to develop an annual
progress report as part of the overall Hillsboro 2035
reporting process.
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Major Plan goal areas and objectives, with some examples of potential actions from over 60 that have been
identified, include:
Energy Objectives:
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Reduce use of non-renewable energy resources
Expand use of renewable energy resources to meet demand
Example Action Proposals:

hh Home energy score pilot project
hh Energy related education and resources for residents and businesses
hh Biogas to energy (i.e., renewable natural gas)
hh Enhance employee commute options and incentives
hh Enhancement of bicycle infrastructure
Resource Conservation Objectives:

Enhance understanding of the importance of natural assets and
ecosystem services
Protect and enhance environmental assets (air, land, water and
habitat)
Foster healthy human and wildlife populations

hh Tree planting campaign
hh Promote EcoBiz and golf course eco-certification
hh Monitor bird and amphibian diversity and health
hh Promote sustainability awards program
hh Curtail air pollution from wood and debris burning
Resource Recovery and Renewal Objectives:

Reduce waste stream volumes
Repurpose waste stream elements for beneficial use
Pursue a one-water use and reuse strategy

hh Encourage proper backyard composting
hh Encourage use of durable commercial goods (e.g., food service ware)
hh Enhance recycling opportunities at multi-family developments
hh Explore options for food waste composting
hh Incorporate sustainable development principles into City codes
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COMMUNITY PLAN CONTEXT AND

PROCESS
The Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan was developed
over a three-stage process as depicted in the graphic
below. Early demographic and trend research in 2013
helped frame extensive public outreach, community
conversations and input on Hillsboros future by over
5,000 community members. The resulting feedback
was then sorted into idea themes and referenced by
teams of over 60 community volunteers and topicarea experts to create specific action proposals.
Those proposals were prioritized through a
community review survey, and the highly-supported
actions were adopted by community partners for
implementation. The Hillsboro City Council adopted
the Plan in July 2015.
The Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan was developed

in advance of updates to the Citys Comprehensive
Plan and Transportation System Plan. The latter
documents inform the way the City plans and funds
land use and infrastructure improvements. Engaging
the public at the community vision level generated a
list of public ideas, goals, preferences and priorities
related to mobility, housing, existing and future
neighborhood character and many other planning
topics. City of Hillsboro Planning and Transportation
staff will conduct additional outreach associated with
both Plan updates.

1
Hillsboro
Community Profile
Community Ideas
Vision and Action

Plan Development
Community Leader Interviews

Community Data Assessment
Citizen Phone Survey
Public Engagement Planning
Profile Report
Community Conversations
Public Forums
Surveys
Collect Community Ideas
Set Up Theme Teams
Theme Team Meetings

Community Review & Prioritization
Recruit Partners
Complete Plan
City Council Review
2013
2014
2015
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Community Outreach and Involvement

Between 2013 and 2015 over 5,000 individuals
directly participated in the development of the
Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan. The Hillsboro
2035 Task Force employed a variety of outreach
approaches to make engaging easy. Key documents
and surveys were also translated into Spanish to
facilitate access for a growing segment of Hillsboros
population. The majority of outreach took place
during the second phase of planning, referred to
as Imagine Hillsboro 2035! Some of the ways
the Task Force connected with the community
are outlined below. In addition, during the final
phase of the project, approximately 800 individuals
completed a survey to identify their top priorities
among proposed actions in the various Hillsboro
2035 focus areas.
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
HIGHLIGHTS
xx 5,000+ total direct participants
xx 2,000+ participants via e-input
xx 1,400+ Facebook and e-newsletter
subscribers
xx 25 community conversations
xx 12 events and festivals
xx 14 idea boxes
Online Engagement
Resident E-mails
E-Newsletter
Facebook /Twitter
Hillsboro Employer Survey

Peak Democracy Ideation Forum
Community Review Action Prioritization Survey
Community Presentations, Listening Sessions and Interviews

Brown Middle School Career Fair

Business Integrity Group
Century High School Leadership Class
Community Leader Interviews
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Creative Conversations Group

Downtown Business Group
Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council
Hillsboro Chamber Board
Hillsboro Community Foundation
Hillsboro Community Senior Center
Hillsboro High School Leadership Class
Hillsboro Landmarks Advisory Committee
Hillsboro Parks and Recreation Commission
Hillsboro Pastors Association
Hillsboro Planning Commission
Hillsboro Resident Telephone Survey
Hillsboro Rotary Club
Hillsboro School District Long Range Planning
Group
Hillsboro School District Parent Leadership Group
Hillsboro Tuesday Night Market Board
Hillsboro Youth Advisory Committee
Leadership Hillsboro
Portland Community College Future Connect
Realtor Forum
Tanasbourne Business District
Community Events and Festivals

Celebrate Hillsboro
Centro Cultural Childrens Celebration
Hillsboro Arts & Culture Summit
Hillsboro Latino Cultural Festival
Hillsboro Youth Invasion
Hillsboro 2020 Town Hall
Intel Earth Day Event

Intel Ronler Acres Open House
Showtime at Shute Park (2)
Tanasbourne Town Hall 2013
Whole Foods Earth Day Event
WL Henry Elementary School Carnival
Shute Park Aquatic & Recreation Center

Shute Park Branch Library
Tuality Community Hospital
Unitus Community Credit Union
Whole Foods Market
Yesenias Market
Idea Boxes

Hillsboro Civic Center

Hillsboro Public Library
Insomnia Coffee (two locations)
M & M Market
New Seasons Market
Portland Community College, Hillsboro Campus
Reedville Caf
HILLSBORO 2035
Community
Outreach and
Involvement
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COMMUNITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Oversight Committee
Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan implementation
will be guided by a citizen-led Oversight Committee
appointed by the Mayor and City Council, with
administrative support provided by the City of
Hillsboro. The Committee will consist of members as
follows:
One Hillsboro City Council liaison
Two Community Partners from each of the five
focus areas (invitations to participate in the
Oversight Committee will be rotated to include a
diversity of partners)
Public-at-large members with representatives of
community interests, including but not limited
to:
Neighborhoods and Districts
Multi-Cultural Community
Faith Community
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Members serve two-year terms. Individual member

terms may be renewed by mutual agreement. The
Chair is selected from among the public-at-large
candidates. The Chair appoints a Vice-Chair, also
from among the public-at-large members, to serve
as his or her proxy and successor. Committee Chair
responsibilities include:
Approving agendas and leading Committee
meetings
Participating in project planning sessions
Providing periodic updates to City Council
Promoting vision progress and public
participation
Assisting with visits from interested parties
The Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan Oversight Committee (and/or Focus

Area Subcommittees) will meet at least quarterly. The primary role of the
Committee is to monitor, facilitate and report implementation progress.
Specific roles and responsibilities include:

Organizing Community Partner events and meetings

Collecting annual information on Community Partner progress
Producing an annual progress report
Hosting an annual community celebration
Promoting implementation achievements
Evaluating and recommending minor modifications to actions
Conducting community engagement and action updates at five year
intervals
Lead Community Partner Role

Individual actions are implemented under the guidance of Lead
Community Partner organizations. Lead Community Partner
responsibilities include:
Leading implementation of adopted actions
Identifying Support Partners and resources to facilitate
implementation
Providing annual progress reports to the Community Plan Oversight
Committee
Participating in periodic Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan events and
celebrations
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HILLSBORO 2020 LEGACY

The Hillsboro 2020 Vision and Action Plan has served as Hillsboros roadmap since the year 2000. Much like
the Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan, Hillsboro 2020 was assembled with broad community participation and
implemented with help from dozens of community partners. Including updates in 2005 and 2010, the Vision and
Action Plan ultimately served as home-base for 180 community projects and programs. Those priorities were
initiated and implemented, some as one-time actions, others and continuing programs that remain in place
today.
Hillsboro 2020 Hall of Fame: Implemented Actions

10th Avenue Public Place

Access to the Web
ADA Intersection Ramps
Airport Master Plan
Involvement
Art and Exhibit Tours
Arts and Culture Facility
Inventory
Arts Funding Development
Athletic Event Attraction and
Promotion
Barrier-free Housing Education
and Incentives
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee
Bike/Pedestrian Easement
Identification
Bike Rack Policy
Building Community
Business Land/ Space Database
Business Targeting Research
HILLSBORO 2020 VISION
Implemented
Actions
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Child Care
Citizen Involvement Advisory
Committee
City-Neighborhood
Communications
City-Wide Business Marketing
and Recruitment
Collaboration with Washington
County VAN
Common Zip Code
Community-wide Day of
Service
Community Data Network
Strategy
Community Education and
Training Links
Community Events
Community Events Calendar
Community Garden
Development
Community Landscaping
Strategy
Community Leadership Training
Community Safety Training/
Targeting
Concerts and Movies in the
Park
Display Art in Public Venues
Diverse Housing Goals
Downtown Community
Meeting Centers
Downtown Core Area Vision
Downtown Marketing /
Business Recruitment
Downtown Parking Strategy
Downtown Redevelopment
Opportunities
Early Childhood Learning
Inventory and Access
Ecological Business Program
Education/Training
Coordination
Emergency Shelter Supply

Enhance Business Internship
Programs
Environment-Friendly
Construction Education
Environment-Friendly
Construction Incentives
Events to Benefit Non-profits
Expanded After School
Programs
Expanded Farmers Market
Expanded Volunteer
Opportunities
Expand Essential Health Clinic
Expand Health Services and
Capacity
Family-Wage Jobs Creation
Family-Wage Jobs Profile
Fund Pathways
Greenway Easement Advocacy
Health Care Access and
Funding Advocacy
Health Care Barrier Removal
Health Care Referral Service
Expansion
Health Care Services Education
Hillsboro Latino Cultural
Festival
Hillsboro Motto Development
Hillsboro Public-Private
Sustainability Task Force
Historic/Cultural Sites
Education
Historic Structure Incentives
Host Film Events
Housing Inventory Assessment
Housing with Visitability

Housing Zone Formula
Identify/Map Pathways
Identify and Support Economic
Activity Centers
Identify Historic Sites
Integrated Bike Network
Access
Enhancement
Juvenile Fire Setting Prevention
Landscaped Area Opportunities
Language Network Expansion
Language Network Technology
Libraries as Resource Centers
Promotion
Library System Access
Enhancement
Light Pollution Program
Local Fitness Promotion
Local Goods and Services
Procurement
Local Transit System
Location-Appropriate Public
Safety Strategies
Math and Science Education
Multi-Cultural Business
Resources Involvement
Multi-Lingual Emergency
Training Enhancement
Musical Performances
Expansion
Natural Resource Inventory
Neighborhood Gathering
Places
Neighborhood Projects Toolkit

New Arts/Crafts Fairs
New Community Food-Tasting
Event
New Cultural Arts Center
New Education Action Council
New ESL Programming
New Hillsboro Arts & Culture
Council
New Historic Landmarks
Committee
New Latino Cultural Center
Study
New Local Arts Competition
New Local Economic
Development Strategy
New Local Education/High-Tech
Consortium
New Local Historical Society
New Outreach Program
Development
New Parks Property
Identification
New Seniors and Youth
Partnerships
New Tree Planting Program
New Youth After School
Programs
Off-leash Dog Area
Online Technology Access
Parent Involvement in Schools
Parks and Transportation
Coordination
Parks Facilities Inventory
Parks Land Incentive
Parks Land Inventory/Analysis
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Parks Master Plan Update

Pest and Weed Control
Promotion
Philanthropist and Volunteer
Recognition
Philanthropy Education
Planning and Zoning Standards
Evaluation
Planting Native Species
Pollution Codes Review
Pollution Hot-Lines
Promote Health Care Access for
Children
Promote Participation in Local
Decisions
Public Art
Public Online Centers and
Computer Systems
Public Places Need/Promotion
Public Safety Issue Response
Mechanisms
Public Safety Planning
Public Safety Promotion
Public Square Task Force and
Development
Recreational Programs
Enhancement
Regional Transportation
Leadership
Regional Water Supply
Leadership
Renewable Energy Pilot

Projects
Renewable Energy Source Use
Promotion
Resource Area Designation and
Acquisition
Resource Area Regulation
Resource Conservation
Incentives
Restoration Programs
Coordination
Safe Routes to School
School Resource Officers
Program Continuation
Senior Housing Options
Sidewalk Completion and
Repair
Signage Development and
Implementation Plan
Small Business Resource Center
Smart Crossings
Stream Restoration Assessment
Streams/Wetlands Stewardship
Education
Student Involvement in
Government
Support Neighborhood CleanUp Days
Support Performing Groups
Surface Water Pollution
Education
hillsboro2035.org
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Sustainability Outreach
Program
Sustainable Schools
Third Places Incentive
Third Places Site Options
Transit Service Expansion
Transit System Expansion and
Promotion
Volunteer Database
Waste Reduction/Recycling
Education for Youth
Waste Reduction Promotion
Water Conservation Program
Development
Water Systems Support
Welcome to Hillsboro Program
Wildlife Habitat Restoration
and Education
Winter Community Celebration
Wireless Networks Access
Workforce Development
Youth Arts Support
Zoning and Development
Codes Revision
Third Places Business
Support
Visitability Education
Hillsboro 2020 Vision Implementation Committee

2014-2015
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Hillsboro 2035 Task Force
Ted Vacek, Chair
Hal Ballard
Quintin Bauer
Michael Brown
Steve Callaway
Nick Eaton
Jorjia Fields
James Gleason
Karen Henkemeyer
Doug Johnson
Jon-Michael Kowertz
Jaime Miranda
Luis Nava
Deanna Palm
Adam Saffel
Bryan Welsh
Tom Wolf
Hillsboro 2020 Vision Implementation Committee 2014-2015

Doug Johnson, Chair
Quintin Bauer
Michael Brown
Jenny Cadigan
Steve Callaway
Cece Clitheroe
John Coulter
Paul Danko
Jorjia Fields
James Gleason
Beth Graser
Karen Henkemeyer
Sia Lindstrom
Deanna Palm
Heather Robinson
Bruce Roll
Adam Saffel
Ted Vacek
Bryan Welsh
Tom Wolf
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Hillsboro 2035 Theme Team Participants

Economy and
Infrastructure
Education and
Community Involvement
Health, Wellness and

Safety
Livability and
Recreation
Ed Arrington
Jenny Cadigan
Mark Clemons
Saffron Cleveland
Jorjia Fields
Doug Johnson
Jon-Michael Kowertz
Josue Mondragon
Don Odermott
Deanna Palm
Carly Riter
Adam Saffel
Cameron Soran
Tacy Steele
Pam Treece
Dr. Jeremy Brown

Michael Brown
Steve Callaway
Aron Carleson
Aubrey Clark
Jocelyn Done
Nick Eaton
Beth Graser
Steve Larson
Linda Lybecker
Janel McKenna
Luis Nava
Deanna Palm
Karissa Pavlik
Shahid Sheikh
Kim Strelchun
Dan Aberg
Olga Acua
Paulina Castro
Paul Danko
Ignolia Duyck
James Gleason
Sarah Huggins
Steve Krautscheid
Sia Lindstrom
Henry Reimann
Dan Rutzick
Shauna Sauer
Emily Smith
Storm Smith
Ramsay Weit
Tina Bailey
Hal Ballard
Quintin Bauer
Cris Caravaca
Brad Choi
John Coulter
Kay Demlow
Sean Morgan
Daniel Smith
Ted Vacek
Laura Weigel
Bryan Welsh
Mayor Jerry Willey
Tom Wolf
Hillsboro Sustainability Task Force 2014-2015
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Ted Vacek, Chair, Hillsboro 2035 Task Force

Melanie Adams, Hillsboro Building Department
Carol Brown, Portland General Electric
Elaine Cole, Portland Community College
Brian Glazebrook, NetApp
Bob Grover, Hillsboro Chamber
Kevin Hanway, Joint Water Commission
Sharon McCarty, Hillsboro School District
Willy Paul, Kaiser Permanente
Karissa Pavlik, Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council
Carly Riter, Intel Corp.
Heather Robinson, Hillsboro 2020 Rep.

Loren Rogers, Hillsboro School District
Bruce Roll, Clean Water Services
Kimberley Sackman, Epson Portland, Inc.
Staff and Professional Assistance
Photo Credits
Chris Hartye, City of Hillsboro Project Manager

Dacia Bakkum, City of Hillsboro Project Specialist
Jason Robertson, J Robertson and Company
Michele Neary, Mad Bird Design
Jose Jaime, J and L Translations
City of Hillsboro
Genentech
Infomart Data Centers
Bruce Montgomery
Jess Stewart-Maize, Lens Flare Photography Studio
Elizabeth Telle
SOLVE
NOTES
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Barometer by Devin Laurence Field
Dancing Chairs by James Schmidt
CITY OF HILLSBORO
150 E. MAIN STREET, HILLSBORO, OR 97123
503-681-6219
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HILLSBORO 2035

A SHARED VISION FOR OUR COMMUNITY:

Letter from the Mayor

JERRY W. WILLEY, MAYOR

Mayor Jerry Willey

HILLSBORO 2035 COMMUNITY PLAN

Letter from the Hillsboro 2035 Task Force Chair

Education and Community

Economy and Infrastructure

Livability and Recreation

Plan Context and Process

Community Outreach and

Hillsboro 2020 Legacy

In all, more than 5,000 individuals contributed ideas for making

Ted Vacek, Chair

Welcome to the Hillsboro 2035

HILLSBORO 2035 VISION AND FOCUS AREAS

The Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan includes a vision statement and

Hillsboro 2035 Vision

In 2035, Hillsboro is a diverse, sustainable city known

hh Community Initiatives outline focused approaches to achieving

HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY

Lead Community Partners

Hillsboro School District

HILLSBORO 2035 COMMUNITY PLAN

HEALTH, WELLNESS + SAFETY

Initiatives and Actions

LEAD COMMUNITY PARTNER(S)

A. Facilitate access to fresh, healthy food

Hillsboro Farmers Market, Inc.

B. Expand the number and geographic

C. Conduct an education campaign to promote Tuality Healthcare

D. Establish food pantries, school backpack or

E. Expand wellness initiatives in schools, and

Hillsboro School District

HILLSBORO 2035 COMMUNITY PLAN

HEALTH, WELLNESS + SAFETY

Initiative 2: Strengthen social support networks to elevate those in

LEAD COMMUNITY PARTNER(S)

A. Increase employment opportunities for

B. Pursue housing-first strategies to provide

C. Provide home repair help for people living

D. Provide targeted assistance for at-risk

E. Develop a family justice center with onestop access to services

F. Expand capacity of culturally-competent

HILLSBORO 2035 COMMUNITY PLAN

HEALTH, WELLNESS + SAFETY

Initiative 3: Create systems to facilitate aging-in-place and quality of

LEAD COMMUNITY PARTNER(S)

A. Create and implement an eldercare

B. Offer recreation classes and information

C. Expand senior engagement and volunteer

D. Promote technology portals through

Initiative 4: Increase the supply of affordable housing to serve

LEAD COMMUNITY PARTNER(S)

A. Develop a city-wide workforce housing

B. Expand the number of attractive,

C. Facilitate development of innovative housing City of Hillsboro

HILLSBORO 2035 COMMUNITY PLAN

HEALTH, WELLNESS + SAFETY

Initiative 5: Keep Hillsboro safe through proactive community

LEAD COMMUNITY PARTNER(S)