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Site / Project Name

Willamette Falls Legacy Project

Brownfield Site Address

419/427 Main Street, Oregon City, Oregon 97045

Site Owner

Falls Legacy, LLC - Private Owner

Clear Title

Yes

Owner Contaminator

No

Former Use

Paper mill, flour mill and various commercial and industrial uses

Land Use

The zoning of the site was changed in 2014 from industrial to mixed-use.

Infrastructure

Main Street runs through the middle of the site - it was vacated over time. An old streetcar track is embedded in Main Street. In order to become a public right of way, Main Street needs a complete rebuild.The north side of the site is located adjacent to 99E, a state highway. A railroad running N/S is located directly east of the site. There is also a dock located on the Willamette River that fisherman and boaters utilize year-round.

Assessment Level

Phase 2

Contaminants

Asbestos, lead paint, oil tanks

Cleanup Program

No

Remediation

No

Developer

Yes

Falls Legacy, LLC is the property owner and master developer

Future Use

Mixed Use

Financing Tools: Federal Programs

EPA assessment and cleanup grant

Financing Tools: State Programs

Business Oregon grant program

Financing Tools: Funds Committed

Yes

Challenges

Financing; Attracting Developer; Adopting a Redevelopment Plan for the site; Assessment and Cleanup of property

Technical Assistance

Tax Increment Financing; Historic Tax Credits; New Markets Tax Credits; Bonds

Local Improvement District, SDC Financing

Disclaimer: This publication was developed under Assistance Agreement No. TR-83576801-0 awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It has not been formally reviewed by EPA. The views expressed in this document are solely those of Council of Development Finance Agencies and EPA does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this publication.