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Happening This Month: Share Your Thoughts, Attend an Event, and Bring Your Streets to Life
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This month, we're excited to bring you a variety of news and events. You’re invited to share your thoughts in our citywide survey, join a roundtable discussion, and get creative by coming up with a mural idea to brighten our community. Read on to stay up to date with the latest on our Transportation System Plan and fun community events happening throughout the month.
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City Manager's Message
As summer winds down, there's no shortage of exciting activities and events happening in Beaverton. From vibrant markets to engaging discussions, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here's what's coming up:
- Citywide Survey: Your Voice Matters! Take the Beaverton Community Survey to share your input on important city plans. Your feedback is crucial in shaping our future!
- Street Murals: Beaverton's streets are becoming canvases for creativity! Our Street Mural Program aims to enhance neighborhood identity and bring the community together through art. Look out for new murals popping up around the city.
- Transportation System Plan Update: We're updating our Transportation System Plan to create a safer, more equitable, and climate-forward vision for Beaverton. Stay tuned for opportunities to provide your input and learn more about the plan.
- Beaverton Night Market: Join us from 5-10 p.m. on Aug. 9 at The Round for a vibrant evening of global street food, handmade crafts, and live performances. Celebrate our diverse community with music and dance from around the world.
- Multicultural Roundtable Discussion: Engage in meaningful conversations at the Multicultural Roundtable Discussion from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, and Friday, Aug. 15 at the Beaverton City Library Main. Share your thoughts and help shape the future of our multicultural community.
- Beaverton Music Festival: Enjoy a full day of music, food, and fun from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Griffith Park. Featuring local and regional talent, food trucks, and a beer garden, this family-friendly event is not to be missed.
- Beaverton Celebration Parade: Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sep. 6, at 10 a.m. Join us for a festive parade showcasing colorful floats, marching bands, and community groups. Let's celebrate Beaverton's rich cultural heritage together.
- Fiscal Sustainability Plan Learning Session: On Tuesday, Sep. 9 at 6 p.m., we’ll be discussing Beaverton's long-term financial health. Join us and learn about the city’s fiscal strategies and approaches to ensure stability for our city.
- Transportation Utility Fee Work Session: Join us for a work session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 16, to discuss the proposed Transportation Utility Fee. This session will cover how the fee can help maintain and improve our streets. Your participation is essential in shaping this initiative.
As we transition from summer to fall, let's continue to come together as a community. Your participation and feedback are vital in making Beaverton a vibrant and inclusive place for everyone.
Thank you for being an active part of our city. We hope to see you at our upcoming events and discussions!
Jenny
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Upcoming Meetings
City Council Meeting
August 26: 6 p.m.
Boards and Commissions Meetings
August 13: 6 p.m. Library Advisory Board
August 18: 6 p.m. Climate Action Task Force
August 27: 6 p.m. Housing Technical Advisory Group
Neighborhood Association Committee Meetings
August 12: 7 p.m. Neighbors Southwest
August 14: 6:30 p.m. Highland Neighborhood
August 21: 6:30 p.m. Greenway Neighborhood, 7 p.m. South Beaverton
Meetings listed are subject to change.
Visit the Community Events and Meetings Calendar for the Latest Information
Sign up for Alerts and Notifications
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Take the Beaverton Community Survey
It’s time to speak up, Beaverton! The Beaverton Community Survey is now live, and we need your voice.
This is your chance to share your thoughts and help shape the future of our city. Whether it's community safety, housing, transportation, or overall livability, we want to hear it all.
Your feedback is essential as we evaluate city services and set our community goals.
Make an impact on the decisions that affect your daily life. Don't miss out — take the survey now.
Did you already receive a mailed invitation earlier this year? If so, please respond via the website on that invitation to avoid duplicate entries. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Take the Beaverton Community Survey
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Join Our Multicultural Gap Analysis Roundtable Discussions
It’s also not too late to share your ideas about belonging in Beaverton.
We’re hosting roundtable discussions to learn more about the barriers preventing community members from fully integrating and thriving within the city — what’s working, what’s missing, and how we can better support you and your community to enhance a sense of belonging and connectedness.
Discussions will be from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, and Friday, Aug. 15, at Beaverton City Library Main.
Join us to discuss access, gaps, and opportunities.
Register for the Multicultural Gap Analysis Roundtable Discussions
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Bring Your Streets to Life with Our New Community Street Mural Program
Public art has the power to create a strong sense of place, build connections between neighbors, and make shared spaces more welcoming and vibrant.
That’s why we’re so excited to introduce our new Street Mural Program, which turns one of our city’s biggest public assets — our streets — into a canvas for creativity.
Here’s how it works: community members can apply to create street murals at intersections or along neighborhood streets that meet the program’s guidelines.
Since it’s a community-led effort, participants will collaborate with neighbors to design the mural, gather materials like paint, ensure safety with temporary traffic measures, and install the artwork together.
To make sure everything goes smoothly and aligns with traffic and public art standards, all mural locations and designs will need to be approved.
While the city will review and approve applications, please note that there’s no additional funding provided — this is a grassroots effort driven by community passion.
We can’t wait to see how you’ll help shape our city through color, creativity, and collaboration!
Visit the Street Mural Webpage to Learn More or Apply for a Mural
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Shaping the Future of Getting Around
The city is updating its Transportation System Plan — the roadmap that guides how we improve sidewalks, bike lanes, streets, and more.
The Go Beaverton Transportation System Plan project kicked off in fall 2024 with two community workshops and a survey to hear what matters most to you.
In February, the City Council shared its support for the vision, goals, and priorities moving forward.
Now, you have a chance to share your ideas about how we can make our transportation system safer, more comfortable, and accessible for everyone.
Visit our Go Beaverton Webpage to Take the Survey
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Join in on Our Impressive Community Events
Enjoy all Beaverton has to offer with these upcoming events.
The Beaverton Night Market returns Saturday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 10 p.m. at The Round, for an evening of cultural sharing through food, arts, crafts, and performances.
Get ready to tap your feet at the city-supported Beaverton Music Festival from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Griffith Park. The multi-genre music festival brings diverse populations together for the love of music.
Mark your calendars now for the Beaverton Celebration Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 6, featuring floats, marching bands, community groups, and local businesses. This year’s theme is Wild Wonders, highlighting the amazing animals and plant life that make our world unique.
Visit our Events Webpage for Details and the Latest Updates
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Listen in on City Council Learning Session
Like many cities in our region, Beaverton is facing a tough financial reality: operating costs are increasing faster than revenues. At our upcoming Sep. 9 City Council Learning Session, we’ll take a closer look at the progress on the city’s Fiscal Sustainability Plan and discuss the next steps, including options to address a projected General Fund deficit next year. Community members are welcome to listen in. This marks the beginning of a longer conversation, and no final decisions will be made during this work session.
Visit the City Council Webpage for Council Meeting Information
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Transportation Utility Fee Work Session Planned
We also understand that roads are important to you and our community. When you travel on our roads and streets, you need to know that our transportation infrastructure can get you where you need to go safely, regardless of your mode of transportation. That is important to us as well. The truth is, construction materials and related expenses have increased by more than 80 percent since 2020, while gas tax revenue has only increased by seven percent. To help cover these cost increases and maintain Beaverton’s streets safely, we are considering a Transportation Utility Fee. No decisions have been made yet, and we are preparing a work session to discuss the next steps. The Transportation Utility Fee work session will be held during a City Council meeting beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 16.
Visit the City Council Webpage for Council Meeting Information
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Neighborhood Association Committee Spotlight: James Terwilliger
Each month, we shine a light on a dedicated volunteer making a difference in our community. This month, we’re proud to feature James Terwilliger, who is currently chair of the Greenway Neighborhood Association Committee.
James was born in Beaverton and lived here for 30 years. He gained a desire to serve the city he lives in after his mother became a Beaverton Arts Commission chair. He moved to Redmond, Washington, for a time and served on a few boards and commissions there. He has been involved in the Greenway Neighborhood Association Committee board since returning to Beaverton in 2021. He is a regular at the annual Volunteer Fair and Friends of Trees events and served briefly as a representative to the Beaverton Committee for Community Involvement. He is also chair of the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District Parks and Facilities Advisory Committee.
His favorite Neighborhood events are tree plantings. He said the Greenway Neighborhood Association Committee takes every opportunity they have to deal with climate and environmental issues. The Neighborhood Association Committee looks for service projects to help in this endeavor, from periodic street cleanups to painting signs near storm drains to prevent dumping and runoff. However, he likes tree plantings the most, because, to him, there is nothing more satisfying than putting something in the ground that will survive him for the benefit of his children.
When asked for three words to describe himself, he gave the four-word answer “I don’t like limits.” He also agreed with Erik Lehr, who was featured in July’s Neighborhood Spotlight, that open water diving is amazing. James has been an open water diver for 15 years, but is sad that he hasn’t done open water diving since the pandemic. For seven years, he was also a standing member of the Portland Opera Chorus and performed in 20 productions with them, an experience he described as wonderful. More recently, he and his wife just finished walking the Norte route of the Camino de Santiago.
In his spare time, he likes to do anything to keep his kids’ faces out of their phones since memories are more valuable than objects.
Thank you, James, for your commitment to building a more sustainable Beaverton!
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Check Out the Latest Art in The Beaverton Building
Stop by The Beaverton Building to see work by members of the Village Gallery of Arts through Wednesday, Aug. 27. The Village Gallery of Arts was founded in 1963 by a group of 10 artists who shared the idea of having a working and teaching gallery, a place for exhibition and instruction. The Village Gallery of Arts is home to a diverse group of artists who create works of fine art in a variety of mediums.
Learn More about The Village Gallery of Arts and Revolving Art Exhibits
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Choose to Reuse
Beaverton is excited to announce the launch of the Choose To Reuse campaign, which aims to reduce single-use waste and promote sustainability in our community. With the introduction of Oregon's new Bring Your Own law, residents can now bring their own clean, reusable containers for takeout, groceries, and leftovers. This initiative helps reduce waste and helps local businesses save money on single-use containers.
In addition to the Bring Your Own law, Oregon has implemented a ban on polystyrene food foam containers, commonly known as Styrofoam™. This ban is a significant step towards protecting our environment, as polystyrene foam contributes to litter, pollutes our rivers and oceans, and harms wildlife. By switching to reusable serviceware such as dishware, cups, and cutlery, businesses can reduce waste, save money, and enhance sustainability efforts.
We invite all Beaverton community members and businesses to join the Choose To Reuse campaign. Small changes in our daily routines can have a big impact on our environment when we work together. Let’s make Beaverton a leader in sustainability!
Learn More About the Campaign by Visiting our Recycling, Composting and Garbage Webpage
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Summer Slurry Seal Completed
Over the summer, we completed slurry sealing in different parts of the city. This process involves applying a mix of water, asphalt emulsion, aggregate (tiny, crushed rock), and additives to an existing asphalt surface. Slurry sealing helps protect and preserve the pavement underneath while creating a new driving surface. Roads selected for slurry sealing usually have low to moderate levels of damage.
Visit our Street Maintenance Webpage for More Location Information
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