Urban Renewal
The City of Newport has implemented several urban renewal districts aimed at revitalizing and enhancing the city's neighborhoods. These districts focus on creating vibrant urban centers, improving infrastructure, and supporting economic growth. To learn more about Urban Renewal Districts, view this FAQ from the League of Oregon Cities.
| McLean Point | Northside | |
The McLean Point Urban Renewal District was established in 2015 for the purpose of funding infrastructure to support water related industrial development next to the Port of Newport International Terminal. Projects are to be funded with tax increment from properties being developed and added to the tax rolls. |
The Newport Northside Urban Renewal District was established in 2015 for the purpose of revitalizing the City’s commercial core areas; upgrade street and utilities in Agate Beach to enhance existing neighborhoods and facilitate residential development; and to partner in redevelopment of the county commons and hospital campus. |
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The South Beach Urban Renewal District was established in 1983 and extended at a reduced size in 2009 for the purpose of upgrading the infrastructure and acquiring land to support economic development. The purpose of the South Beach Placemaking Project is to enhance South Beach’s sense of place by investing in landscaping, improving wayfinding, and adding amenities including public art. |
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