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The $8 million 10th Avenue project—a partnership of abutting 10th Avenue; and an eight-unit apartment
Washington County, city of Cornelius, Oregon Depart- building east of the 10th Avenue and Davis Street inter-
ment of Transportation, Portland & Western Railroad section. A 54-lot housing development is under con-
and Union Pacific Railroad—improves safety, community struction south of the project area. Cornelius Place, a
livability and aesthetics. few blocks east of 10th Avenue on Adair Street, is home
to a new library, community center, senior apartments
“It (10th Avenue) also provides pedestrian and biking and a Metro-funded outdoor courtyard.
options to transit, schools, parks, churches and busi-
nesses,” said Joe Younkins, Interim County Engineer. There were some hiccups, however. Originally sched-
“It’s a major corridor connecting US 26 to Tualatin Val- uled for completion in 2017, an unanticipated change in
ley Highway/OR 8 and the agricultural and recreation contractors delayed work. Unexpected utility conflicts
areas south of Cornelius.” added further delays.

The 10th Avenue project, which supports the Met- “The community was very patient and supportive,” Mor-
ro-funded Cornelius Town Center and Urban Renewal ris said. “The local businesses really worked with us on
Plan, is already seeing development. Activity includes the closures. We know it was challenging and stressful,
Higher Taste, a vegan food manufacturer, at 10th and and we appreciate all the support.”
Holladay; a 17-lot housing development on Davis Street

Improvements to
10th Avenue include:

Î Bike lanes and ADA-compliant sidewalks

Î Updated traffic and pedestrian
crossing signals

Î Curb extensions and street lighting
consistent with Cornelius Town
Center design

Î Dedicated turn lanes at Baseline
and Adair streets (TV Highway)

Î Improved railroad crossings and
signal arms

Î Storm drainage and water
quality treatment

Î Utility lines relocated underground

Î Updated water main

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