Business View Civil & Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 11

111 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 11 in multi-tenant buildings within in the next few years. They are a partner in the development of the city. Obviously, we govern the zoning and the regulatory side, but we’re also working to encourage these types of things to happen, because we recognize the importance of a better jobs/housing balance. Sherwood is also very pleased to be working with Harsch Investment Properties on another nearly one million square feet of multi-tenant industrial park space.” As a Tree City U.S.A. community and a partner with Clean Water Services – the water management agency– Sherwood is committed to protecting and preserving the city’s rich natural surroundings, while creating opportunities for residents to enjoy the natural beauty. Hajduk describes, “Inherently in everything that we do here, it is green and sustainable. We have to make sure that we are protecting water quality, that we are planting native vegetation, restoring things, and improving things, as development occurs. So just in the course of any of our capital improvement projects, they inherently are green to a certain extent.” A major capital project currently underway in Sherwood is the Cedar Creek Trail expansion. This two-phase project will enhance and grow an existing pedestrian trail network, creating connections throughout the city. Sherwood also maintains a partnership with the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, a treasured part of the community. Looking towards the future, Mayor Mays shares his hopes for the next few years: “We look forward to having the Sherwood West area master plan completed and begin to make significant steps towards the phasing of those areas to be developed. We hope to have a greatly improved balance of live/work in our community with an increased variety of housing options for individuals and in families wanting to live here.” Coleman expects continued growth for Sherwood, explaining, “During the pandemic, the city has never slowed down. We have had a number of applications for development over SHERWOOD , OREGON Courtesy of Erik Strot Photography the past year, and we have been planning for our future. City Council has approved millions of dollars of investment for urban renewal. We’ve been very active during the pandemic and we’re definitely preparing for the future now.”