Tigard Hosts Community Dinner on Housing and More
The city of Tigard is organizing a discussion centered on community development, focusing on housing, jobs, and easier ways to get around. The event will offer residents a platform to share ideas for a more connected town.
Event Details
The Tigard HOME program is sponsoring a dinner discussion slated for Wednesday, June 18, at Universal Plaza, located at 9100 S.W. Burnham St. The event will take place between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
City staff plan to lead the discussion, with topics including bringing shops and services closer to where people live, and exploring various ways homes and properties could be used. They will also be talking about simplifying rules for local businesses and designing safer walking routes.
Focus of Discussion
The Tigard HOME initiative, also known as Housing, Opportunity, Mobility, and Enterprise, is the focus. It is a long-range planning project designed to enhance the community.
“The discussion by the city’s community development staff will address topics such as bringing shops and services closer to where people live, offering options for how homes and properties can be used to accomplish that.”
—City Staff, Tigard
The city is providing dinner, which will be served by local food vendors like Wow Cow, Exotic Egg Rollz, and Paradise Grindz.
Currently, the population density in urban areas is approximately 50% greater than in suburban areas, underscoring the importance of thoughtful community planning (U.S. Census Bureau, 2025).
Community Involvement
The event is designed to bring residents, local businesses and city staff together. This will foster open communication, encouraging them to collaborate on the future of Tigard’s evolution.
By gathering local input, Tigard aims to create a more vibrant and accessible community. The feedback gathered will help shape future actions to meet the demands of the residents.
