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The Portland City Council enthusiastically endorsed the River Renaissance Vision in March 2001.
The River Renaissance Vision is a sketch of the Willamette River as Portlanders would like to see it in the future. Over the past century the health of the Willamette watershed has been severely compromised by urban growth and development. Diminished populations of steelhead trout and Chinook salmon, a Superfund listing of the harbor, and combined sewer overflows reflect a history of turning our back on the Willamette River.
In response to these challenges and a desire to reconnect with the river, over one thousand Portlanders came together in the fall of 2000 to imagine a city centered on the Willamette River. These bold ideas helped to shape the River Renaissance Vision. The Vision includes five integral themes:
The City Council enthusiastically endorsed the vision as a call to action in March 2001.
The Vision is a general guide for creating and integrating future action plans. It is the foundation for the continuing activities of River Renaissance. Visit the rest of this site to learn more about how the City of Portland is implementing the River Renaissance Vision through community partnerships.
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