Ridgefield Junction Subarea Map cai_ridgefield_concept_development_posters_2015_0922RIDGEFIELD JUNCTION SUBAREA PLAN
PROPOSED DISTRICTS
PROPOSED ROAD NETWORK AND CLASSIFICATIONS
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The intent of the proposed road network is to fa-
cilitate circulation throughout the subarea. New
roads in Districts One and Four create more
land appropriate for industrial development
while those in District Three will improve access
for major institutional users like Clark College
and PeaceHealth.
Roads labelled as “recommended connections”
acknowledge that some sites are subject to
master plans, and exact road alignments would
be determined as those designs are developed.
The city’s existing road classifications are as-
signed as appropriate for the proposed roads to
ensure compatibility with envisioned land uses
and associated traffic patterns.
The Ridgefield Junction subarea is a large por-
tion of the city - about 1,500 acres - and already
has some distinctive areas that created the op-
portunity to divide the area into five different dis-
tricts.
Districts One and Five are primarily industrial;
whereas Districts Two and Three would support
concentrations of retail and office development.
District Four, which is most greatly impacted by
critical areas, is envisioned to have lower levels
of development and could continue to support
agricultural activities.
DISTRICT FOUR
Commercial and agricultural uses
focused on local production
DISTRICT FIVE
Planned industrial campus consis-
tent with Union Ridge master plan
DISTRICT ONE
Employment center with a mix of
office and industrial uses
DISTRICT THREE
Anchor institutions plus support-
ing mixed-use development
DISTRICT TWO
Master-planned mixed-use hub
featuring destination retail
RIDGEFIELD JUNCTION SUBAREA PLAN
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PROPOSED OPEN SPACE NETWORK
PROPOSED LAND USE
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Ridgefield values a robust network of public
parks and open spaces, as well as a legacy of
environmental sensitivity. The framework for the
Junction unites these values in an open space
system that builds on existing critical areas.
While all such areas are protected from inten-
sive development, those with the greatest aes-
thetic and environmental significance are linked
as a series of naturalistic corridors (dark green)
that feature trails and restored ecological sys-
tems. At key nodes in this open space system,
programmed public parks (light green) are sug-
gested as neighborhood amenities, recreation
centers and gateways to the larger open space
network. These open spaces will connect to
similar corridors in adjacent subareas to facil-
itate non-motorized transportation and recre-
ation.
Notably, critical habitat for Sand Hill Cranes is
protected in District Four, which offers a unique
synergy with the Ridgefield National Wildlife Ref-
uge on the Columbia River.
OPEN SPACE
CORRIDOR
Multimodal greenways
following existing ripar-
ian zonesGREEN SPACE
Central campus
gathering space with
mountain views
RETAIL
DESTINATION
High-quality retail devel-
opment with potential for
mixed-use residential
CLARK COLLEGE
Construction of the
campus will be phased
and may begin in the
next few years
UNION RIDGE
Development is subject
to a master plan that
contains excellent de-
sign standards
OFFICE
The major institutions
could spur develop-
ment of complementary
office uses nearby
CREEK
RESTORATION
Creek restoration will
improve waterways
and be an amenity