City of Lake Oswego: Redevelopment Agency: Home

In 1979, the Lake Oswego City Council formed the Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency (LORA) to revitalize a defined urban renewal district in the downtown area of Lake Oswego. Using tax increment financing and other public financing programs, LORA invests in projects and programs that enhance the business environment and stimulate private investment. As described in the 2004 East End Redevelopment Plan Update, LORA invests in a variety of projects, including public parks, trails and plazas, streetscape improvements, façade grants to improve existing commercial properties, and partnerships to facilitate and support private development of vibrant mixed-use projects.

Property acquistion and continued planning for a mixed-use North Anchor Project in the area of 1st and B, including a new library, public parking, retail and housing uses
Intersection improvements at North Shore Road and State Street
Second Street Improvements between A and B Avenues
Planning for a Transit Center/Streetcar Service project
Implementation of Lake Twin Theater development agreement
Implementation of Downtown Parking Study recommendations
Administration of commercial facade grants
Downtown Revitalization workshop series.

CONTACT

Brant Williams, Director, Economic and Capital Development Department

Jane Blackstone, Economic Development Manager

Sidaro Sin, Development Project Manager

Anne-Marie Simpson, Administrative Assistant