HomeMy WebLinkAboutRV Profiles Article on Small Town Feel The City of Central Point strives to maintain a small town sense of
community as the population grows
Recent estimates indicate that 19,101
people now reside in Central Point
and its surrounding Urban Growth i.
Boundary. According to the City's 1
Comprehensive Plan,by 2039 the popula- i i ,i
tion willreach 26,317 making it the second 1
largest cityin Jackson County. To accom- -__ " `, 1, 1,~ 4
modate the housing demand, the Urban 0
Growth Boundarywill need an additional ' ' 14,,,,:, „,;`
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305 gross residential acres. ;�
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adopted its first strategic plan which V� , '; t � ,,
focused on four Issue Areas consisting of ' "�
Growth, Parks and Activities for Youth, ' �' a '�A
City Beautification and Transportation/ #
Traffic.Over the years,the City has devot- i. �` ,
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managed, a Parks and Recreation pro-
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Central Business District have been revi- a,_ ,, ,, -Y
talized and transportation systems (streets, ,,,
sidewalks and bus routes)have been mai , �.�,�
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tained or constructed.
These efforts all contribute to the .
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increasing positive attention that Central
Point receives. This work has made the
City a desirable place to live, work and
play. The Downtown now boasts new `' ,,1
sidewalks, street trees, ornamental lightingf{
and hanging baskets which are generating
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enthusiasm from business and property , '
owners.
Other improvements during the past
two years have included new traffic signals
in the downtown area for increased traffic Top, Grand Marshall Tom Humphrey,community development director,leads off this year's July 4th
Central Point parade.Bottom left,After years of planning,the Twin Crossings intersection on Highway
flow and pedestrian safety.Urban Renewal
99 is now open to traffic.Bottom right, "Our vision, says Tom Humphrey, "is to see Central Point
funds are also paying for business facade
become its own unique community."
updates and repainting.
As these improvements continue to
attract more residents to Central Point, the local business community.To revitalize community,with plenty of viable shopping
continual efforts are made to retain the business in Central Point,we're making it and dining attractions. I believe that the
"small town"charm that brings them here. a relatively simple process for businesses to City's personal and proactive approach,
The City sponsors many events that open or to relocate here.We routinely hear combined with our progressive planning,
create a sense of community. "The Fourth that it's very easy to work with City staff should succeed in creating a highly desir-
of July parade and Boomfest, as well as when processing planning and building able community.
'The Battle of the Bones,'are recent exam- permits.” "Your input is always wel "
come.
ples," notes Tom Humphrey, Community For nearly ten years, Central Point has
Development Director."Among our future invited business owners to attend intensive
plans are to establish a community center workshops where they learn the latest
for classes and other activities." techniques in successful marketing and
A choice of service stations, phar- management.These are offered by outside
macies, motels, restaurants, supermarkets, consultant Jon Schallert and his expe- City of Central Point
banks, medical and dental offices, and rienced and success oriented team. Six p /� 140 S. 3rd Street
Costco makes it less likely that residents Central Point businesses will attend, at no CENTRAL Central Point,OR
will have to drive to Medford to meet their charge, this year's"Business Bootcamp" in POINT 97502
everyday needs. Longmont, Colorado. 541-423-1025
As Tom emphasizes, "an important "Our vision," notes Tom, "is to see
www.centralpointoregon.gov
part of Central Point's vision is supporting Central Point become its own unique
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