Frequently Asked Questions

Town Center Plan

I’ve been hearing about Town Center and Urban Renewal for a while now. What is happening, and what’s next?

For years, through annual community surveys and in conjunction with long-range planning efforts, Wilsonville residents had been expressing a desire for a more compelling and vibrant downtown.

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How is the Town Center Plan related to a potential Urban Renewal District? Are they the same?

They are related but separate. The Town Center Plan, adopted in 2019, is the long-range vision for the Wilsonville Town Center.

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How much housing will be built in Town Center?

The Town Center Plan allows a mix of shops, restaurants, housing, offices, and services in buildings generally ranging from a minimum of two (2) stories to a maximum of three (3) to five (5) stories depending on zoning.

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What was the ballot measure in May 2024 about (3-605)? Since it failed, does that mean the Town Center Plan is also invalid?

The advisory measure in 2024 asked voters whether the City Council should form an urban renewal district for Town Center, which is different than the Town Center Plan itself.

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Urban Renewal

What is Urban Renewal?

Urban renewal, also known as tax-increment financing (TIF), is a financing tool cities and counties can use, as authorized under Oregon state law, to revitalize a specific distressed area, without raising tax rates.

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Has Wilsonville used Urban Renewal before?

Yes. Wilsonville has a long history of urban renewal use. Wilsonville’s first urban renewal district was established in 1992—the Year 2000 Plan.

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How may cities use Urban Renewal?

Under Oregon law (ORS 457), cities may use urban renewal to address blighted conditions, such as inadequate infrastructure, vacant properties, and dilapidated buildings.

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What is the public's role in Urban Renewal decisions?

In Wilsonville, the use of urban renewal is guided by the Urban Renewal Task Force, which is comprised of residents, taxing districts (such as the fire district), business owners, property owners, and real estate professionals.

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What was the recent ballot measure about (3-632)?

The passage of Measure 3-632 in May 2026 amended the Wilsonville Charter to require a binding vote of the people before an urban renewal district can be established, and for certain amendments to existing urban renewal districts.

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