Public Works Main Street & Downtown Plaza Park

Project Highlights

• Revitalize Silverton’s Main Street and design a new Downtown Plaza Park through a collaborative, community-focused design process rooted in placemaking and infrastructure expertise.
• The project prioritizes inclusive and transparent public engagement, careful cost management, and seamless ODOT coordination to deliver a balanced, accessible, and vibrant downtown.
• Key infrastructure updates will include sidewalk enhancements, utility undergrounding, decorative lighting, and ADA improvements
• The new park will serve as a community gathering area, supporting events such as the monthly farmers market and small concerts.

Project Description

The Main Street and Urban Plaza Park project in Silverton, Oregon, is a transformative effort to revitalize the heart of downtown Silverton through thoughtful design, inclusive community engagement, and infrastructure modernization. The project integrates placemaking principles with technical excellence, enhancing walkability, safety, and aesthetics while ensuring the infrastructure meets long-term maintenance and utility needs.

Throughout the project, the team will collaborate closely with city staff, stakeholders, and residents to ensure Silverton’s vision is honored and implemented. This includes addressing ODOT requirements, developing accessible and flexible public spaces, and transparently managing key design tradeoffs with the community, such as those involving historic tree preservation or underground utility conversion. By delivering a resilient, community-driven design, the project aims to boost economic development, celebrate Silverton’s character, and provide an inviting, multi-use destination for future generations.