Jason A. Tuck

This master plan serves as a feasibility study evaluating a proposed site for relocating the Happy Valley Public Works Department. The plan's primary goals are to assess the suitability of an industrial site, understand associated regulatory requirements, and guide the development of a modern, sustainable facility with a focus on energy conservation. The analysis confirms the site's capacity to accommodate planned building programs and future growth, incorporating features such as dedicated parking, a two-story office building, and comprehensive facilities for materials, equipment, and vehicle maintenance.

The Pleasant Valley/North Carver Comprehensive Plan outlines a vision and integrated land use and transportation strategy for a 2700-acre expansion of Happy Valley, serving as an appendix to the Happy Valley Comprehensive Plan. The plan focuses on creating walkable neighborhoods, vibrant mixed-use centers, and thriving employment areas, while preserving natural beauty and ecological health. Key pillars include promoting community, preserving nature, forming walkable neighborhoods, creating vibrant mixed-use centers (Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Center and Carver Riverfront District), crafting distinctive places, attracting local jobs, designing a resilient transportation system, ensuring regional fit, and planning for fiscal health. The plan aims to provide at least 25 years of land supply for Happy Valley's continued growth, with housing and employment projections extending to 2040.

The Happy Valley Urban Renewal Agency's budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 includes projected tax increment revenues of $7,000,000, which will be allocated for urban renewal programming and an administrative fee of $350,000 paid to the City of Happy Valley. The budget also accounts for debt service payments and capital outlay for urban renewal projects. The agency approved a resolution adopting the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 in the amount of $17,031,558, appropriating funds for the General Fund and Debt Service Fund.

The Transportation System Plan for Happy Valley focuses on accommodating traffic within the city through 2040. It balances the needs of walking, bicycling, driving, transit, and freight with strategies and projects that protect and enhance the quality of life. The plan identifies projects and programs needed to support the city's goals and policies, presenting investments and priorities for pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and motor vehicle systems. It addresses existing system needs and additional facilities required to serve future growth, using the Metro urban area transportation forecast model to determine future traffic volumes.

The Rock Creek Comprehensive Plan outlines a vision for new neighborhoods, employment areas, transportation, parks, and open spaces to guide the area's transition from rural to urban. Key areas of focus include providing diverse housing options, mixed-use development near intersections, protected natural areas, park recommendations, stormwater management, and coordinated public facilities. The plan aims to ensure development is compatible with the city's character and conforms to Metro requirements.