The Heights is a Hood River destination, filled with unique homes and diverse local businesses. It is also an important gateway to Mount Hood and the historic family farms and outdoor recreation in the Hood River Valley. As the Heights grows, we need to create a safe streetscape for the pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists traveling to and through the area every day.
The Height’s central transportation spine is OR 281, linking downtown Hood River with the Hood River Valley. The corridor serves many public amenities, such as Providence Hospital, May Street Elementary School, Hood River Middle School, Jackson Park, and Indian Creek Trail.
The Heights Streetscape Plan can help make the corridor safer, more vibrant, and better connected for the future.
Project Location
The Heights Streetscape Plan focuses on the commercial core of OR 281 between May Street and Belmont Avenue, which has a mix of office, restaurant, and other retail uses, with single and multi-family housing located next to the commercial core. Both the local business district and surrounding neighborhoods are culturally and socially diverse, with a strong Latino community presence.
Getting Involved
There will be many opportunities to get involved in The Heights Streetscape Plan. Check the project calendar in the right sidebar to see when the next meeting is scheduled. If you want email updates, sign up for updates via Hood River Connect and select ‘Urban Renewal Heights District’ under “Current Issues”. You may also leave us a comment via the form below.