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Groundbreaking For East Mill Plain And MacArthur Greenbelt Project - 05/20/26

What: 

The City will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the East Mill Plain Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard project with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray. The project marks the first of several planned infrastructure and redevelopment investments in the Heights District.

 

The project will transform the intersection of East Mill Plain Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard into a safer multimodal corridor featuring a greenbelt with enhanced pedestrian pathways and dedicated bike lanes. The greenbelt is planned to extend the length of MacArthur Boulevard which will be completed in future phases. The project was funded through a $4 million federal appropriation supported by the Senator, along with local funds.

 

The project serves as one of the primary gateways to the future Heights District and represents the beginning of broader redevelopment efforts planned for the area. Upcoming projects include the Grand Loop, another federally funded project scheduled to begin construction next spring, as well as improvements to Devine Road, development of a civic plaza, and four housing projects expected to add approximately 300 affordable homes and new retail spaces adjacent to the plaza.

 

The Heights District is a City-led redevelopment initiative planned over the next 20 years that will bring affordable and market-rate housing, retail, restaurants, parks, community gathering spaces, and a new public plaza to the area.

 

Construction on the East Mill Plain Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard greenbelt project is expected to be completed in late spring 2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.

 

Who:

Speakers include:

  • U.S. Sen. Patty Murray
  • Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle

 

When:          10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27

 

Where:         5005 East Mill Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661

 

Limited off-street parking is available near the construction site.

 

Visit Public Works Projects to learn more about upcoming construction and visit The Heights District to learn more about the City’s long-range investment in the area.

 

B-roll and photos will be available for media following the event.

 

RSVP:           tracie.ramirez@cityofvancouver.us

 

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Groundbreaking For East Mill Plain And MacArthur Greenbelt Project - 05/20/26

What: 

The City will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the East Mill Plain Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard project with U.S. Sen. Patty Murray. The project marks the first of several planned infrastructure and redevelopment investments in the Heights District.

 

The project will transform the intersection of East Mill Plain Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard into a safer multimodal corridor featuring a greenbelt with enhanced pedestrian pathways and dedicated bike lanes. The greenbelt is planned to extend the length of MacArthur Boulevard which will be completed in future phases. The project was funded through a $4 million federal appropriation supported by the Senator, along with local funds.

 

The project serves as one of the primary gateways to the future Heights District and represents the beginning of broader redevelopment efforts planned for the area. Upcoming projects include the Grand Loop, another federally funded project scheduled to begin construction next spring, as well as improvements to Devine Road, development of a civic plaza, and four housing projects expected to add approximately 300 affordable homes and new retail spaces adjacent to the plaza.

 

The Heights District is a City-led redevelopment initiative planned over the next 20 years that will bring affordable and market-rate housing, retail, restaurants, parks, community gathering spaces, and a new public plaza to the area.

 

Construction on the East Mill Plain Boulevard and MacArthur Boulevard greenbelt project is expected to be completed in late spring 2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.

 

Who:

Speakers include:

  • U.S. Sen. Patty Murray
  • Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle

 

When:          10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27

 

Where:         5005 East Mill Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661

 

Limited off-street parking is available near the construction site.

 

Visit Public Works Projects to learn more about upcoming construction and visit The Heights District to learn more about the City’s long-range investment in the area.

 

B-roll and photos will be available for media following the event.

 

RSVP:           tracie.ramirez@cityofvancouver.us

 

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