From Riverbanks to Park Paths, Design Enhancements go from Concept to Design Phase

From ODOT-  The Citizen Advisory Committee and the Project Development Team have recommended final steps to complete design enhancements on the north and the south banks of the Willamette River.



Oregon Department of Transportation project managers approved the recommendations and authorized the Design Enhancement Steering Committee to work with the artists and designers on final designs.

A Kalapuya canoe rendering is proposed on the north bank of the Canoe Canal under Interstate 5.



Selected artists and designers will receive a request for proposals seeking concepts for the canoe rendering on the north bank of the Canoe Canal (above).  The DESC will evaluate each proposal and select the winner by early 2013.  Once selected, the winner will complete the design and install the drawings.

Design enhancements inviting path users to stop and enjoy the view of the river and the bridge will be considered for the south bank.  Photo courtesy of Joe Valasek.


The DESC is also working with landscape architect Cameron McCarthy to develop additional design concepts for the areas located between the paths under the Canoe Canal Bridge, on the north bank under the Whilamut Passage Bridge, and on the south bank.