Historic Preservation – Â鶹ĘÓƵ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:37:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-favicon_logo-32x32.jpg Historic Preservation – Â鶹ĘÓƵ 32 32 Tools for Implementing Preservation Policy and Programs /projects/tools-for-implementing-preservation-policy-and-programs-2/ /projects/tools-for-implementing-preservation-policy-and-programs-2/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:36:50 +0000 https://portal.epicn.org/case-stories/tools-for-implementing-preservation-policy-and-programs/ Read More... from Tools for Implementing Preservation Policy and Programs

]]> Students examined preservation opportunities within Leander’s
institutional context, providing student preservationists with an
opportunity to apply their tools of practice. Their work included an
exploration of federal, state and local governments, non-governmental
institutions, and private sector support systems.
Students developed tools for implementing preservation policy and
programs that fit into Leander’s larger vision for the city, economic
development plans, and regional efforts. This work included an inventory
of Leander’s historic assets, a marketing strategy to get the word out,
historic preservation design guidelines, and funding opportunities to assist
in development of a downtown historic district.

]]> Situated between Marquam Hill and the Willamette River, South Portland is a unique remnant of Portland’s past. Its history encompasses the city’s immigrant roots, industrial prowess, and tumultuous early urban development. In its current state, it is an isolated fragment of historic Portland surrounded by increasing urban growth. The potential impacts of development within
the district, spurred by TriMet’s proposed Southwest Corridor, have led community members, stakeholders, and the general public to reflect on the future of the area.
Like many of Portland’s earliest neighborhoods, the history of South Portland is largely one of immigrants. Jewish and Italian immigrants were some of the community’s first residents in the 1860s, drawn by nearby booming industry. Lair Hill, as it was later dubbed, was a
neighborhood of residences and small businesses. While the majority of migrant residents and their families have moved elsewhere in the city, the district has maintained its working-class character and diverse household incomes. Unlike the majority of Portland neighborhoods, it is unique that a community so close to the downtown core would remain largely unaffected by
massive economic gentrification and large-scale development.
Lair Hill is, and always has been, a neighborhood surrounded by public transportation. The neighborhood initially developed between two major railways connecting Portland to its southern neighbors. Portland’s first horse-drawn streetcar ran through the neighborhood
on what is now Naito Parkway. Construction of the Ross Island Bridge in 1926 and later development of major automobile thoroughfares like Barbur Boulevard, Naito Parkway, and Interstate 5 continued Lair Hill’s history as a neighborhood surrounded by transportation. Residents consider their neighborhood “an island,” not only surrounded by hills and water but literally and figuratively enclosed within transportation arteries and overshadowed by the ever-expanding downtown Portland.
TriMet’s proposed Southwest Corridor expansion would add a MAX light rail line and stop to South Portland. Various stakeholders include Oregon Health & Science University, TriMet, Friends of Terwilliger Park, National University of Natural Medicine, and South
Portland community members. At potential risk is the historic character of the South Portland neighborhood as defined in the Lair Hill Conservation District established in 1980 and the South Portland Historic District established in 1998. As with the addition of any transit hub, TriMet and the City of Portland hope to increase the density of the neighborhood and add more commercial businesses. South Portland is not resistant to change and wants to remain a vibrant community while retaining its history.

]]> Situated between Marquam Hill and the Willamette River, South Portland is a unique remnant of Portland’s past. Its history encompasses the city’s immigrant roots, industrial prowess, and tumultuous early urban development. In its current state, it is an isolated fragment of historic Portland surrounded by increasing urban growth. The potential impacts of development within
the district, spurred by TriMet’s proposed Southwest Corridor, have led community members, stakeholders, and the general public to reflect on the future of the area.
Like many of Portland’s earliest neighborhoods, the history of South Portland is largely one of immigrants. Jewish and Italian immigrants were some of the community’s first residents in the 1860s, drawn by nearby booming industry. Lair Hill, as it was later dubbed, was a
neighborhood of residences and small businesses. While the majority of migrant residents and their families have moved elsewhere in the city, the district has maintained its working-class character and diverse household incomes. Unlike the majority of Portland neighborhoods, it is unique that a community so close to the downtown core would remain largely unaffected by
massive economic gentrification and large-scale development.
Lair Hill is, and always has been, a neighborhood surrounded by public transportation. The neighborhood initially developed between two major railways connecting Portland to its southern neighbors. Portland’s first horse-drawn streetcar ran through the neighborhood
on what is now Naito Parkway. Construction of the Ross Island Bridge in 1926 and later development of major automobile thoroughfares like Barbur Boulevard, Naito Parkway, and Interstate 5 continued Lair Hill’s history as a neighborhood surrounded by transportation. Residents consider their neighborhood “an island,” not only surrounded by hills and water but literally and figuratively enclosed within transportation arteries and overshadowed by the ever-expanding downtown Portland.
TriMet’s proposed Southwest Corridor expansion would add a MAX light rail line and stop to South Portland. Various stakeholders include Oregon Health & Science University, TriMet, Friends of Terwilliger Park, National University of Natural Medicine, and South
Portland community members. At potential risk is the historic character of the South Portland neighborhood as defined in the Lair Hill Conservation District established in 1980 and the South Portland Historic District established in 1998. As with the addition of any transit hub, TriMet and the City of Portland hope to increase the density of the neighborhood and add more commercial businesses. South Portland is not resistant to change and wants to remain a vibrant community while retaining its history.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

Sustainable City Year Program Contact Info
Megan Banks
Sustainable City Year Program Manager
mbanks@uoregon.edu
(541) 346-6395

University Faculty Contact
Jim Buckley
Historic Preservation
Associate Professor
jbuckley@uoregon.edu

Local Government / Community Contact
Dave Aulwes
TriMet
Senior Transit Corridor Design
aulwesd@trimet.org
503-358-7826

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Project Cities is a unique, high-impact program within the Sustainable Cities Network in the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation at Arizona State University. Established in 2017, Project Cities connects higher education with local communities, creating a powerful combination of knowledge and know-how. Project Cities provides an opportunity to bridge ASU faculty, staff, and students with expertise and capacity to communities needing technical assistance to solve pressing local and regional challenges.

Community partners and faculty co-create projects focused on sustainability planning, affordable housing, drought management, community engagement, community revitalization, waste reduction, energy management, and more while providing timely recommendations to rapidly evolving problems. Additionally, as the projects are facilitated each semester, students are exposed to real-world examples of sustainability issues and solutions, preparing them to be change agents throughout their studies and future careers. Project Cities truly leverages the strengths of all partners involved, meeting the needs of the present and preparing for future generations to thrive locally and globally.

Recent Project Cities Success Stories
â—Ź Students conduct community-wide survey of public values in Peoria, attracting over 800 responses for 5 class projects.
● Public meeting for Clarkdale’s General Plan facilitated by ASU students advises local commission and Town Council on downtown revitalization
â—Ź Project Cities students work with Apache Junction to develop framework for an RFP-based solid waste collection service overhaul
â—Ź Award-winning student project proposes new zoning ordinances to Apache Junction City Council that support affordable housing with standard amenities
â—Ź Apache Junction breaks ground on dog park installation, at location proposed by ASU students

Fun Facts About Project Cities

Project Cities is the first and may be the only program in the Â鶹ĘÓƵ to research and perform ghost stories as a part of their partnership. Learn more and watch the project highlights:Ěý.ĚýAnother first of the Â鶹ĘÓƵ, ASU Project Cities integrates online classes into their course offerings. This allows students from near and far to support partner communities.

Year Program Established |Ěý2017
Country |ĚýUS
Federal Region of Program |Ěý9
Public or Private Institution |ĚýPublic
Number of students at institution |Ěý79,000

Highlight Articles/Videos

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City Partners

2017-2023 | City of Apache Junction • Population: 39,000
2018 | City of Glendale • Population: 255,000
2019-2024 | Town of Clarkdale • Population: 4,300
2019-2023 | City of Peoria • Population: 190,000
2022-2023 | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
2023-Present | Town of Miami • Population: 1,531
2023-2024 | Town of Gilbert • Population: 288,790
2023-2024 | City of Phoenix • Population: 1,673,000
2024 | Town of Kearny • Population: 1,898
2024-2025 | City of Chandler • Population: 281,231
2024-2025 | Town of Camp Verde • Population: 12,608
2024-2025 | City of Mesa • Population: 517,151
2025 | City of Kingman • Population: 35,383
2025 | City of Tolleson • Population: 9,353
2025-Present | City of Tempe • Population: 190,114

Contact Info

Alison Almand
Program Manager
(602) 543-3197
alison.almand@asu.edu

Anne Reichman
Program Director
(480) 965-2168
anne.reichman@asu.edu

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