[OMS_MANAGERS] Idea for a downtown color palette

[Nick Snead]

For what its worth, the City of Madras instituted a color palette in 2011. Ironically, our Urban Renewal District contracted the CivilisConsultants (Michele Reeves) to update the Urban Renewal District's business assistance programs to help downtown businesses maximize their revenue per square foot of floor space. In doing so, they conducted a very thorough review of the physical environment of the downtown area. In the end, they recommended that the City allow more vibrant colors so that buildings and the businesses therein stand out more. To quote the consultant, "grey is not a color!" So I'd recommend palette that allows vibrant colors and prohibits muted and neutral colors. Feel free to reach out with any other questions or concerns.

Best wishes,

Nicholas Snead, AICP
Community Development Director
City of Madras
125 SW E Street
Madras, OR, 97741
(P) 541-475-2344
(F) 541-475-7063
www.ci.madras.or.us

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> On Behalf Of Dan Fleishman
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 10:10 AM
To: Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Idea for a downtown color palette

Rowan,

For what it is worth, attached is my response to a similar request on the OMS list serve last summer.  Though I am discussing mandatory code provisions, not a voluntary effort, there may be some lessons there.

Dan Fleishman
Planning and Development Director
City of Stayton
362 N Third Avenue
Stayton, OR 97383

Ph 503-769-2998

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I am working from home several days a week.  On Tuesdays and Thursday, you will generally be able to reach me at 541-207-2558.

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov>> On Behalf Of ROWAN FAIRFIELD
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 3:51 PM
To: oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Idea for a downtown color palette

Hello all,

Main Street Cave Junction is thinking about establishing a downtown color palette. A few of our businesses are looking to repaint their exteriors soon, and we thought it could be a good way to develop the downtown aesthetic over time, and give design guidance to other property/business owners. It would be completely voluntary, but maybe our Main Street org could incentivize with funds or labor for buildings that do participate, or even apply for the OMSR Grant for this. Has anyone in the OMS network done something similar or have insights to share?

Thank you!
-Rowan

Rowan Fairfield
Community Outreach Coordinator
via RARE AmeriCorps
222 Lister Street
Cave Junction, OR 97523
541-415-6767
rowan.fairfield at cavejunctionoregon.us<mailto:rowan.fairfield at cavejunctionoregon.us>
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