Fairgrounds Revitalization Task Force
Community representatives were appointed by the Washington County Board of Commissioners in March 2007 to develop a plan for the County's 101-acre property located at NE Cornell Road and NE 34th Avenue. The Task Force held eight public meetings in 2007 to develop the Fairgrounds Revitalization Master Plan. (Click here to see who's on the Task Force).

Our Goal
To revitalize the property to ensure its long-term economic viability and service to the entire community.

Results
The Task Force unanimously recommended the Fairgrounds Revitalization Master Plan. Features of the four-phase plan include:
  • A 120,000-square-foot exhibit hall
  • A connection plaza between the light rail and exhibit hall with green space
  • The extension of Grant Street from NE 28th Avenue to NE Brookwood Parkway
  • The addition of green space along Cornell Road
  • A relocated National Guard armory
  • A 100,000-square-foot open pavilion
  • The addition of an athletic field and retention of existing fields
  • The rehabilitation of existing buildings
  • A future development site
Funding
The Phase One investment is an estimated $55 million and would be funded through various revenue sources. Implementation of additional phases would depend on voter approval of Phase One. More details about the recommendation can be found on the Fairgrounds Revitalization Task Force Web site.

What's Next?
The County is currently seeking public input on the preliminary Fairgrounds Revitalization Master Plan. The Task Force will reconvene in the coming months to make a formal recommendation on the plan.























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