Newport Peninsula Urban Design Plan, City of Newport Urban Renewal Commission, Newport, Oregon. Demuth Glick Consultants assisted the City of Newport, Lincoln County and the Oregon Department of Transportation with planning integration of the Coastal Corridor Project for the Oregon Coast Scenic Byway, by integrating proposed changes along the Oregon Coast Highway into the central portion of the City of Newport — the Newport Peninsula — consisting of the City Center and its six surrounding neighborhoods. Work included preparation of 150 drawings; coordination of 100 public and interagency meetings and overall process facilitation.
39. Goal #1
Preserve the beautiful natural setting and
orientation of development and public
improvements to strengthen their relationship
to that setting.
40. Goal #2
Enhance new and redeveloping architectural
and landscape resources to preserve and
strengthen the historic and scenic character
and function of each setting.
41. Goal #3
Improve the vehicular and pedestrian networks
in order to strengthen safety, efficiency,
continuity, and relationships connecting the
peninsula neighborhoods.
42. Goal #4
Coordinate highway projects with the Oregon
Department of Transportation that are
compatible with and responsive to the existing
character and function of the City of Newport.
43. Goal #5
Adopt design districts on the peninsula for the
purpose of implementing policies that improve
the cohesion of each neighborhood.
44. Goal #6
Preserve and strengthen the ability of
peninsula institutions to continue as centers
employment.
45. Goal # 7
Improve the built environment in order to
strengthen the visual appearance and
attractiveness of developed areas.
46. Goal #8
Strengthen the peninsula’s economic vitality by
improving its desirability through improved
appearance, function, and efficiency.
