Sustainable City Year Program: Gladstone

Building in Gladstone with sunflower mural

 

City of Gladstone logo in orange and blue

City of Gladstone

The City of Gladstone is partnering with SCYP to help strengthen its downtown identity, celebrate local heritage, and enhance visitor experiences. To support these goals, SCYP will match resources from existing university courses to high priority projects such as heritage-based tourism, façade improvement, public outreach and engagement, cohesive wayfinding, and website integration. Together, these efforts will help elevate Gladstone’s visibility, celebrate its history, and foster a vibrant, connected community.

“Partnering with the Sustainable City Year Program is an incredible opportunity for Gladstone. This collaboration helps us strengthen our connection and engagement, celebrate our heritage, and create a more welcoming experience for residents and visitors alike. It’s a smart investment in our identity, our economy, and our long-term vitality.”

– Michael Milch, Mayor of Gladstone

Bike trails in Gladstone

Nestled at the confluence of the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers, the City of Gladstone combines small-town charm with the advantages of its metropolitan proximity to Portland. Home to just under 12,000 residents, Gladstone offers welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant parks and river access, and a growing local business base. Gladstone provides an abundance of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring parks, bike trails, community gardens, sports fields, and a boat ramp for river recreation. Annual community events such as the Easter Egg Hunt, ice cream socials, and hot dog feeds, bring neighbors together and celebrate Gladstone’s active civic spirit. With a proud past and a bright future, Gladstone provides an ideal setting to celebrate community heritage and envision a vibrant, connected downtown.

City Homepage

City Research Guide

City Information:
  • City of Gladstone Homepage
  • City Council
  • City Calendar
  • North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce
  • Gladstone Historical Society
  • Gladstone School District
  • Gladstone Brand and Tourism Strategy
Parks, Recreation, and Library:
  • Parks & Recreation Homepage
  • Clackamas County Libraries
Maps and Data:
  • Census Data
  • City Parks Map
  • Gladstone Zoning Map
  • Floodplain Map
  • Gladstone Demographic Data
Community and Economic Development:
  • Economic Development Homepage
  • Urban Renewal District
  • Downtown Revitalization Plan
Planning and Housing:
  • Planning Forms and Fees
  • Planning Commission
  • Middle Housing
  • Comprehensive Plan
City Codes and Land Use:
  • Gladstone Municipal Code

 

This SCYP and City of Gladstone partnership is possible in part due to support from U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, as well as former Congressman Peter DeFazio, who secured federal funding for SCYP through Congressionally Directed Spending. With additional funding from the partner, the partnership will allow UO students and faculty to study and make recommendations on city-identified projects and issues.