Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan COMPLETE NEIGHBORHOODS AND HOUSING Community Summit 02 February, 2012
vision statement We have a wide variety of neighborhoods with high quality, attractive and compatible housing that serves a range of ages, incomes and households. Our distinct and walkable neighborhoods contribute to the city s small town feel. Mixed-use districts enhance adjacent residential areas by providing access to quality jobs, housing, transit, entertainment, services and shopping. Higher density housing is located strategically and sensitively, including along transportation corridors and town centers to preserve the character of our existing neighborhoods.
2035 vision map
2035 vision map areas Town Center Employment Center Neighborhood Village Community Hub
complete neighborhoods What is needed to meet your daily needs within safe walking or biking distance from home? NEIGHBORHOOD IDENTITY Have the right community gathering places been identified? VIBRANT, LIVABLE COMMUNITIES SUPPORTS LOCAL BUSINESSES ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Perspective Drawing Provided by: VILLEBOIS Wilsonville, Oregon DIVERSE HOUSING OPTIONS ENHANCED BIKE, PEDESTRIAN AND TRANSIT ROUTES
housing trends & preferences meeting community needs The bottom line is planning for people and their needs. There are several trends to consider in meeting housing needs for Lake Oswegans: Lake Oswego s population is aging. Older residents want to stay in this community and maintain their independence. Desire for strong base of families with school-age children. Increasing preference for smaller and lower maintenance homes in walkable areas.
housing trends & preferences meeting community needs What tools should the City consider to ensure affordable housing is available over the next 25 years? Are any housing types missing? Which types might best fit the 2035 vision map areas?
Cottage Cluster Single-Family Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Duplex Shared Court
Townhouse Shared Court Townhouse HousePlex Condos/Apartments
single-family detached Description: One detached dwelling/lot. Landscaped front yard setbacks. Stoops, porches, and front entries help to mimic indigenous historic styles.
accessory dwelling units Description: A secondary dwelling unit that is auxiliary to (and smaller than) the primary dwelling unit. May be over detached or attached garage, its own detached structure, or within primary home. Visually consistent with the primary dwelling. May serve as a rental unit and/or flexible space for the homeowner.
duplex Description: Two units within a single structure. Massing and design details intended to blend with surrounding single-family neighborhood. Particularly well-suited to corner lots, though also works great on internal lots. Options include side-by-side, front-back, and top-bottom.
shared court Description: Two structures (each with one-two dwelling units) arranged along a shared multimodal hardscape with decorative paving. Units may be attached or detached singledwelling.
cottage cluster Description: Several small attached or detached dwelling units arranged along a common green space or hardscaped courtyard. Parking may be accessed from behind units, or in the case of a hardscaped courtyard, from within the central court.
townhouse/rowhouse Description: Attached dwelling units designed so that each individual unit is located on a separate parcel (townhouse) or within a common parcel (rowhouse). Front entries are oriented to the sidewalk, and front yard setbacks are typically smaller than in single-family homes. 2-3 stories in height. Suitable for rental or ownership.
shared court townhouses Description: Attached units oriented toward and accessed via a shared hardscaped court. Automobile access may be from behind the units or from the central paved space. May be townhouses or rowhouses.
houseplex Description: Three or more dwelling units contained within a single structure designed to resemble a single-family structure. Intended to blend in with the surrounding single-family neighborhood in terms of scale and design.
condos/apartments Description: Apartment or condominium units within a mixed-use or residential-only building. Ground floor may be commercial or residential. Surface parking is behind the building, ideally accessed from side street or alley.
How can we meet the Community s Vision for Complete Neighorhoods and Housing? Let s begin the discussion!