The Planning Commission Meeting held on July 9, 2025, in Wilsonville, Oregon, focused on the city’s buildable lands inventory, particularly concerning employment land availability and potential redevelopment opportunities.

During the meeting, officials reported that Wilsonville has approximately 366 acres of unconstrained buildable employment land, with a significant majority—about 96%—designated for industrial uses. This land is primarily located in the Basalt Creek and Coffee Creek areas, which were highlighted as key zones for industrial growth. However, challenges such as fragmented ownership and infrastructure constraints were acknowledged as potential barriers to development.

In contrast, the city has only about 13 acres of vacant, unconstrained commercial land available. Despite this limitation, the city is exploring redevelopment options, particularly in the town center, which is seen as a vital area for accommodating smaller businesses, including food and beverage establishments. The presence of large vacant buildings, such as the former Albertsons and Rite Aid, was noted as an opportunity to meet commercial needs through reuse.

The commission also discussed the possibility of policy or zoning changes to allow certain industrial areas to accommodate commercial uses, aiming to enhance the city’s commercial landscape despite the scarcity of vacant land.

Following the presentation, commissioners were invited to provide feedback on the buildable lands inventory methodology and findings. One commissioner raised a question about the need to differentiate between vacant and partially vacant land on the inventory map, highlighting the complexity of understanding the development status of certain areas.

The meeting underscored Wilsonville's strategic planning efforts to balance industrial growth with commercial redevelopment, setting the stage for future discussions on land use and urban development in the city.