## OMSI District Vision

A vibrant, inclusive new neighborhood and community destination rooted in innovation, culture, arts, and science learning in Portland’s Central City. The OMSI District will restore Tribal presence on the Willamette River and serve as a platform for innovation for the city, state, and region.

The OMSI District will include **1,200 units of new market rate and affordable housing. **It will feature

**a new**

**public waterfront education park**, a place of healing to explore and experience the river and land through a tribal lens of culture and science. Public plazas and event spaces will host indoor and outdoor labs, festivals, and diverse community events.

Encompassing 24-acres and up to 3 million square feet of new mixed-use development, the OMSI District will create a **one-of-a-kind public learning ecosystem****. **Home to **OMSI**, **Portland Community College**, **Portland Opera**, a **Center for Tribal Nations**, and mission-aligned businesses and organizations, it will serve as **a platform for innovation****,** spreading opportunities throughout the state and region.

With a goal of **net zero carbon emissions and waste****,** the OMSI District will showcase and advance climate solutions through **habitat restoration, sustainable transportation, and next-generation urban systems and technology****.** It will transform parking lots and brownfields into a neighborhood that adds 4.5+ acres of parks and green spaces to the Central Eastside. Through transportation and safety investments, it is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 1.5+ metric tons.

The OMSI District will create equitable community benefit and opportunities for intergenerational wealth building in communities typically excluded from the benefits of urban development. It will enable OMSI to further expand science programming in the city, state, and region. It is projected to generate **11,000+ new jobs****,** $11 million in annual City of Portland property taxes, $22 million in annual in-state personal income tax, and **$1.2 billion in total economic output**.

### Projected to Generate

#### 24 Acres

##### of transit-oriented, mixed-use development

#### 1,200

##### units of new market rate and affordable housing

#### 11,000+

##### new jobs

#### $11 Million

##### annually in property taxes in Portland

#### $22 Million

##### annually in personal income tax revenue

#### $1.2 Billion

##### in total economic output

### District Timeline

### District Coalition

The vision for the OMSI District comes from a broad coalition that includes local, Tribal, and regional government entities, Indigenous groups, nonprofits, and businesses. Our collaborative effort is driving the development of this new, vibrant district.

#### Featured News

**$15.4 million OMSI District investment passed by Portland Council**

September 4, 2024

The Portland City Council set the gears in motion for major updates to the OMSI District by unanimously passing a $15.4 million investment.