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Views In a dynamic park set within a growing city, views are challenging to protect. The cityscape is ever-changing, and trees grow to block views. Five existing views within the park are protected as a result of an Economic, Social, Environmental and Energy (ESEE) policy decision to limit building and vegetation height near viewpoints. Several Scenic Resource overlay zones pass through the park. The Central City Scenic Resources Protection Plan (CCSRPP) contains policies that describe the approach toward view protection and creation of viewpoints in and around the Central City, including Washington Park. Views of Mountains, Central City Skyline and West Hills, Willamette River Bridges, Unique Neighborhoods, and Developed and Frequently Visited Viewpoints are priorities. Within Washington Park the following areas are protected with Scenic Resource overlay zones:
Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial From the top of the Memorial site, an internal vegetated view opens up to a view of Mt. Hood.
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International Rose Test Garden The telescopes at the Rose Garden area focus views towards downtown Portland and Mt. Hood.
Zoo Train Station This internal view to the north provides views back towards the Rose Garden area and historical views of Mt. St. Helens.
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Lewis & Clark Monument The view from top stairs at the SW Park Place entrance historically offered expansive views of downtown Portland and Mt. Hood.
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SW Fisher Lane through the Hoyt Arboretum - views of the unique tree collection and natural under-story plantings. • SW Fairview Boulevard from SW Fisher Lane to SW Knights Boulevard - views of Hoyt Arboretum and windows of views toward the downtown Portland skyline and Mt. Hood beyond. • SW Rose Garden Way - picturesque views of historic planting beds, the International Rose Test Garden, and Washington Park Reservoirs. The CCSRPP prohibits development of conflicting uses from designated viewpoints in the park including: 1. Vietnam Veterans of Oregon Memorial - the view of Mt. Hood has been compromised by overgrown vegetation. 2. Portland Japanese Garden - manage vegetation to maintain view of Mt. Hood. 3. Washington Park Train Station - the area historically offered views of Mt. St. Helens and the downtown skyline; the skyline is no longer visible. Building heights are not an issue, but vegetation growth threatens the view of Mt. St. Helens. 4. Rose Garden Telescopes - Views of city skyline have been compromised by tall trees. Manage vegetation to restore view of Mt. Hood. 5. International Rose Test Garden - view of Mt. Adams should be protected by managing vegetation. 6. International Rose Test Garden top of stairs above gazebo - view of Mt. Hood should be protected by managing vegetation. 7. International Rose Test Garden top of stairs near telescopes - view of Mt. Hood should be protected by managing vegetation and limiting building heights. 8. International Rose Test Garden North side at picnic tables - view of Mt. Hood should be protected by managing vegetation. 9. SW Sherwood Blvd above Reservoir 4 - Develop a formal viewpoint with a bench and marker, and managing vegetation to provide view of Vista Bridge and the Central City Skyline. 10. Lewis & Clark Memorial - The view of Mt. Hood has been compromised by development.
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Identify areas outside of Environmental Preservation overlay zones that are suitable for development. Preserve and enhance views and scenic resources within the Scenic Resources overlay zone. Revise zoning in recently added areas of the park to reflect a change from Residential (R) zoning to Open Space (OS) zoning.
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Create new development within Washington Park that will showcase characteristics unique to Portland and the Pacific Northwest.
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Maintain vegetation to preserve existing designated views.
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