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Riverfront Connector Plan
In 2018, the City kicked off a grant-funded transportation study called the “Riverfront Connector Plan.” This plan will set the framework for a cohesive, multi-modal, inviting transportation loop from Highway 30 to the Riverfront District and along the waterfront.
About the Riverfront Connector Plan
In 2015, the City of St. Helens purchased the former Boise Veneer Mill and White Paper sites and launched the Waterfront Redevelopment Project. In order to help with the costs of redevelopment, the City has applied for and received several state and federal grants. These grants have allowed the City to conduct site assessments, hold meetings to gather community feedback, and create a framework plan for development.
One important piece to the successful redevelopment of the St. Helens waterfront will be transportation improvements from Highway 30 to the Columbia River. In particular, key intersections have been identified as deficient along the main route from Highway 30 to the waterfront.
Overall project goals for the Riverfront Connector Plan include:
- Creating “streetscape” plans for the study area to help provide the foundation for orderly redevelopment that connects the various St. Helens neighborhoods together, brings people back to the Riverfront District, and creates a connection to the greater local region.
- Improving the aesthetics and function of the corridors to attract business and investment, provide better access, provide direction and signage to the Riverfront District, ensure multi-modal access, and improve desirability of the study area.
The Riverfront Connector Plan was adopted by City Council in 2019.
Supporting Documents
Appendix 1 - Evaluation Notes (116 KB) Appendix 3 - Technical Memo 1 (544 KB) Appendix 6 - Technical Memo 4 (23 MB) Appendix 7 - Technical Memo 5 (22 MB) 
