City of Corvallis

The agenda for this meeting includes the review and approval of the January 13, 2026, meeting minutes. The primary focus is a detailed discussion and decision process regarding the Complete Discussion Guide Matrix, where the subcommittee will fill in key findings, community support levels, and missing themes for 26 items. Materials for this discussion include the matrix itself and results from engagement efforts such as surveys and written comments. A brief discussion is also scheduled regarding the evaluation matrix for the subsequent April meeting, followed by community comments and adjournment.

This document outlines the draft Downtown Vitality Strategy for Corvallis, presenting priority actions compiled by the Downtown Vitality Strategic Task Force. The strategy focuses on nine key areas: Safety, Economy, Transportation, Housing, Brand Identity, Public Spaces and Buildings, Sustainability, River Connections, and Urban Renewal and Private Investment. It aims to guide future activities and investments downtown to enhance cleanliness, safety, economic vibrancy, and overall livability, ensuring Downtown Corvallis remains a vital community center.

This document presents comprehensive survey results for Downtown Corvallis, informing strategic priorities. Key focus areas identified include enhancing downtown's economic vitality through reducing storefront vacancies and promoting it as a compelling destination, improving public safety and addressing social service gaps, and strengthening connections to the Willamette River. Additional priorities encompass transportation accessibility, diverse housing options, and advancing environmental and economic resilience.

This document details the work of the Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force, established to advance the City of Corvallis' Strategic Plan priority of nurturing a thriving downtown. The task force is focused on developing a comprehensive strategy, engaging in community outreach, reviewing action statements, and prioritizing initiatives across key areas such as Safety, Economy, Transportation, Housing, Brand Identity, Public Spaces and Buildings, Sustainability, River Connections, and Urban Renewal/Private Investment.

The City of Corvallis, through its Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force, is developing a comprehensive strategy to enhance the downtown area. This initiative involves extensive stakeholder outreach and addresses key strategic pillars including the downtown economy, infrastructure, environment, and safety. Specific focus areas encompass safety, signage, transportation, housing, accessibility, branding, social services, civic infrastructure, activities, cleanliness, restrooms, sustainability, and river connections, with an overarching goal to foster a more vibrant, accessible, and economically robust downtown.