Business View Magazine | October 2020

311 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 SHERWOOD , OREGON richness and diversity of habitats, the Refuge supports some of the most abundant and varied wildlife in the watershed, and is home to nearly 200 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a wide variety of insects, fish, and plants. “Another unique thing about Sherwood is that pretty much all of our development is outside of the flood plain, which has allowed us to preserve those stream corridors,” adds Director of Community Development, Julia Hajduk. “You don’t see that in other jurisdictions - at least in our area. So we have quite a lovely network of natural areas, because we were smart when we developed them.” In addition, the city has roughly 300 acres on the industrial side and over 150 acres on the residential side of its UGB (Urban Growth Boundary) available, so it possesses the ability to grow, if necessary and/or desirable. “The next step is another 600 to 1,200 acres of what we call Sherwood West, that will become part of W W W . T I L A N D S C H M I D T . C O M T I L A N D / S C H M I D T A R C H I T E C T S P C S I N C E 1 9 9 4 5 0 3 - 2 2 0 - 8 5 1 7 A R C H I T E C T U R A L S E R V I C E S S E R V I N G O R E G O N , W A S H I N G T O N , A L A S K A , C A L I F O R N I A , I D A H O , M O N T A N A A N D C O L O R A D O LANGER’S FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER SHERWOOD, OREGON