Projects
| Title | Description | Project Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Quiet Zone for Downtown Canby |
The planning and approval process for a Canby quiet zone continues for the railroad crossings at Ivy, Grant, and Elm. The Oregon Department of Transportation is currently adjusting the design at the intersection of Elm Street at highway 99E to provide more room for trucks to navigate this tight intersection that links to the cities truck route. The project involves moving a power pole and reconstructing the northern intersection. ODOT and the city are developing an acceptable design and identifying additional funding. |
Street | |
| Community Park Improvements |
The Urban Renewal Agency has partnered with Wilderness International since 2012 to make a wide variety of improvements. This year, the agency invested $13,000 and a team of 22 youths and 36 volunteers contributed over 73 hours in labor. A major area of focus was pond improvements. Tasks included monthly water quality testing, installation of a third fishing platform; installing about 380 native plants, weed control on one acre of the park was completed, and more gravel and mulch was applied for trails. |
Land Use | |
| Expanded Library/Civic Building |
Construction on a new Library / Civic Building at NE 2nd and Juniper Street in Downtown Canby is moving forward quickly. In May 2014 almost 70% of Canby voters supported the urban renewal project. |
Planning | |
| Fire District Investments |
In August, the Urban Renewal Agency agreed to spend up to $1,135,000 to fulfill the original $2.75 million 1999 plan commitment to the Canby Fire District over the next four years. These investments will improve Canby Fire District’s fire protection rating and enhance emergency response into the Urban Renewal District. Specifically, funds will pay for: |
Fire | |
| Public Art |
Downtown Canby welcomed three new sculptures. They include metal sculptures created by Kate Simmons, Ben Dye and Jim Johnson. Each artist was tasked to create a sculpture that represented Canby’s unique culture. The process was guided by the Arts & Culture Advisory Council of Canby as part of the Main Street Program. The new sculptures are located along the south side of Northwest First Avenue. |
Planning |