Clackamas County Development Agency

Urban renewal was authorized by the people of Oregon through a 1960 constitutional amendment to help communities improve and revitalize areas that have deteriorated, are unsafe and/or that show signs of economic or physical conditions that are detrimental to the community as a whole. More than 50 cities and counties in Oregon have active urban renewal programs.

In 1977 the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners created the Clackamas County Development Agency (CCDA) -- the urban renewal authority for Clackamas County. The Development Agency is:

• Committed to carrying out plans developed specifically for each urban renewal area to:
  • Increase jobs
  • Improve economic vitality
  • Improve opportunities and capabilities by removing influences that inhibit development or redevelopment
• Dedicated to fulfilling commitments to the community:
  • Develop plans that best meet the needs of each area's residents, businesses and agencies.
  • Ensure funds are spent efficiently and effectively for the benefit of each urban renewal area.
  • Work closely with and considers the ideas, needs and wants of residents, businesses, workers and other agencies in and near each urban renewal area.
  • Consistently working with citizens, businesses and agencies to support the growth of livable, sustainable, economically viable communities.

The Clackamas County Development Agency currently administers four urban renewal areas.

• Clackamas Town Center Area
• Clackamas Industrial Area
• Government Camp
• North Clackamas Revitalization Area

Related information:

• Annual Report, 2008-09
• Urban Renewal in Clackamas County
• 2009-2010 Work Program and Budget