Sherwood, Oregon

8 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 SHERWOOD , OREGON “People think it’s all for those on the east to get to the high school, but the reality is there are 1,300 acres of development that will be happening over the next 15 years. We’re just showing that we’re going to be a connected, pedestrian friendly, bike friendly community, and make the investments when we can.” As a state, Oregon is very committed to sustainability, and Sherwood is on board, implementing environmental initiatives wherever possible. One such effort is in changing the city’s status from “bedroom community” to a place with jobs, shopping and recreation all within a short distance from home. Mays says, “By increasing that intense focus on economic development and bringing more jobs to Sherwood, we also will greatly reduce commuting. So, we’re doing lots of road projects, trail projects and pedestrian projects. The more people can have a 30 second commute, the better.” Sherwood also has a growing number of EV charging stations, and solar panels have been installed on city facilities, business and homes. Coleman is quick to point out that Clean Water Services combines science and nature to clean water and return it to the Tualatin River. We work with partners, including the city of Sherwood, to safeguard the river’s health and vitality, ensure the economic success of our region, and protect public health. Our infrastructure investments are critical to meeting these goals. Looking ahead, Campbell says the focus is on