Sample Projects
Zoning Code Revision and Writing
Growth Management and Land Use Planning
Environmental Policy and Planning
Smart Development Zoning Codes
CODE ASSISTANCE TO OREGON CITIES, VARIOUS CITIES, 1999 TO 2005.
Using the Department of Land Conservation and Development’s (DLCD) Model Development Code and User’
s Guide for Small Cities, Chris led the Angelo Eaton & Associates efforts to work with local communities to
develop land use code chapters that emphasize design standards, mixed-use zones, and other measures to
encourage efficient use of land and human-scaled development. Chris lead local staff and Advisory
Committees to develop code chapters that incorporate local zones with streamlined, easy-to-administer land
use codes and balances local practices and concerns with “Smart Development” principles.
CASCADE STATION PLAN DISTRICT, PORTLAND, OREGON, 1999,
2001, 2005
In 2004, the City of Portland requested help from Chris to revise the city's zoning code text. In 1999 she
worked with a diverse group to create the original code text for the proposed mixed-use development at the
Portland International Airport. Chris was the primary author of the Plan District that was adopted as part of
Portland’s zoning code. The project was a unique development opportunity and finance vehicle to construct
the 5.5 mile light-rail line to the Portland International Airport. The $180 million light-rail project became
operational in 2001.
The Plan District contains innovative ways to calculate development capacity by capping P.M. peak hour
trips per allowed use. In 2001, Chris was brought in by the same team members to revise the Plan District
due to a change in the project design. The section of Portland Code can be viewed on the World Wide Web
at: http://www.portlandonline.com/planning/
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
CITY OF BEND ULTRA (USE OF LAND FOR TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVES), BEND, OREGON, 2002-2003
Chris led a multi-disciplinary team to help the city and citizens of Bend create an integrated plan for land use
and transportation issues on the west side of the city. The project was initiated by a settlement agreement
between the city, developers on the west side of Bend, and community land use advocates. The team
conducted a four-day charrette to engage over 400 public participants in a lively discussion about the land
use and transportation patterns for the next twenty years in Bend’s fast-growing west side. The project team
included transportation and transit expertise from Kittelson and Associates, Inc. and nationally renowned
urban design and charrette experts, Lennertz Coyle and Associates, as well as Seth Harry, an architect who
understands the relationship of land use and transportation on retail development. Products included:
FUNCTIONAL PLAN COMPLIANCE PUBLIC WORKSHOPS, CITY OF
HILLSBORO, OREGON, 1999
Chris assisted city of Hillsboro staff in presenting to the community a set of almost 60 proposed amendments
to the City’s comprehensive plan and land use ordinances necessary to comply with Metro’s Functional Plan
requirements. Chris created a workshop format, public communication materials, and developed a
PowerPoint presentation and related handouts reviewing the Metro Functional Plan, its components, and
discussing the City’s code amendments. Chris presented the information to the community at four open
houses. Working closely with city staff, she facilitated the question and answer portions of the workshops.
- Oregon Smart Development Code Assistance, Oregon Transportation and Growth Management
Program, Project Manager for 18 cities for contract value over $500,000. Led code revision projects
for 10 cities with populations ranging from 120,000 to 325. 1999-2005.
- Cascade Station/Portland International Center Plan District, City of Portland, Plan district text and
revisions to enable Airport Light Rail Project, Portland, Oregon. 1999, 2001 and 2005.
Growth Management and Land Use Planning
- Use of Land for Transportation Alternatives (ULTRA), City of Bend. Alternative land use and
transportation patterns, Bend Oregon. 2002-2003.
- Damascus Community Design Workshop, Coalition for a Livable Future, 1000 Friends of Oregon,
Clackamas County Oregon, 2002. Participant and presenter at this award winning Charrette for a
newly urbanizing area of 4,000 acres. http://www.designdamascus.org/
Environmental Policy and Planning
- “Goals 5 and 6” Natural Resource Planning, Tualatin Basin Natural Resources Coordinating
Committee, Clean Water Services, Washington County, Port of Portland, and City of Hillsboro,
Oregon. Develop natural resource and water quality protection programs for single governments and
intergovernmental organizations.
- Green Street Design concepts and Water Quality Street Standards, Tualatin Valley Water Quality
Endowment Fund, Washington County, 2002-2003.
Smart Development Zoning Codes
CODE ASSISTANCE TO OREGON CITIES, VARIOUS CITIES, 1999 TO 2005.
Using the Department of Land Conservation and Development’s (DLCD) Model Development Code and User’
s Guide for Small Cities, Chris led the Angelo Eaton & Associates efforts to work with local communities to
develop land use code chapters that emphasize design standards, mixed-use zones, and other measures to
encourage efficient use of land and human-scaled development. Chris lead local staff and Advisory
Committees to develop code chapters that incorporate local zones with streamlined, easy-to-administer land
use codes and balances local practices and concerns with “Smart Development” principles.
CASCADE STATION PLAN DISTRICT, PORTLAND, OREGON, 1999,
2001, 2005
In 2004, the City of Portland requested help from Chris to revise the city's zoning code text. In 1999 she
worked with a diverse group to create the original code text for the proposed mixed-use development at the
Portland International Airport. Chris was the primary author of the Plan District that was adopted as part of
Portland’s zoning code. The project was a unique development opportunity and finance vehicle to construct
the 5.5 mile light-rail line to the Portland International Airport. The $180 million light-rail project became
operational in 2001.
The Plan District contains innovative ways to calculate development capacity by capping P.M. peak hour
trips per allowed use. In 2001, Chris was brought in by the same team members to revise the Plan District
due to a change in the project design. The section of Portland Code can be viewed on the World Wide Web
at: http://www.portlandonline.com/planning/
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
CITY OF BEND ULTRA (USE OF LAND FOR TRANSPORTATION
ALTERNATIVES), BEND, OREGON, 2002-2003
Chris led a multi-disciplinary team to help the city and citizens of Bend create an integrated plan for land use
and transportation issues on the west side of the city. The project was initiated by a settlement agreement
between the city, developers on the west side of Bend, and community land use advocates. The team
conducted a four-day charrette to engage over 400 public participants in a lively discussion about the land
use and transportation patterns for the next twenty years in Bend’s fast-growing west side. The project team
included transportation and transit expertise from Kittelson and Associates, Inc. and nationally renowned
urban design and charrette experts, Lennertz Coyle and Associates, as well as Seth Harry, an architect who
understands the relationship of land use and transportation on retail development. Products included:
- Framework Plan outlining the Neighborhood Centers hierarchy
- New street design and cross sections for corridors
- Potential Transit routes and transit nodes
- Updates to the City’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Network maps
- New land use designations and development standards that support future transit
- Analysis of new land use measures for evaluating future transportation projects
- Consensus on prioritized list of future transportation improvement projects
- Suggestions for new Zoning Code language to implement concepts.
FUNCTIONAL PLAN COMPLIANCE PUBLIC WORKSHOPS, CITY OF
HILLSBORO, OREGON, 1999
Chris assisted city of Hillsboro staff in presenting to the community a set of almost 60 proposed amendments
to the City’s comprehensive plan and land use ordinances necessary to comply with Metro’s Functional Plan
requirements. Chris created a workshop format, public communication materials, and developed a
PowerPoint presentation and related handouts reviewing the Metro Functional Plan, its components, and
discussing the City’s code amendments. Chris presented the information to the community at four open
houses. Working closely with city staff, she facilitated the question and answer portions of the workshops.
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