NEWS AND EVENTS

Happy 4-Year Work Anniversary to Grace Coffey

March 27, 2026 | Code and Policy Development, Estacada, Grace Coffey, Master Plan, On-Call Planning, Smith Rock, Tigard tree groves, Work Anniversary

Senior Planner Grace Coffey marks 4 years at Winterbrook Planning, leading Oregon land use planning, housing, and GIS projects.

Winterbrook Planning welcomes Liz Stewart as incoming Office Manager

March 25, 2026 | Kathy Hawkins, Liz Stewart, New Staff

"Winterbrook welcomes Liz Stewart as Office Manager and celebrates Kathy Hawkins as she begins her transition toward retirement.

Project Update: Approvals Secured for Portland Water Bureau Bull Run Filtration Facility

March 13, 2026 | Bull Run Treatment Facility, Clackamas County, Conditional Use, Design Review, LUBA, Multnomah County, Portland Water Bureau, Project Approval, Tim Brooks

Winterbrook Planning announces LUBA’s approval of the Portland Water Bureau’s filtration facility, a key milestone for this critical water project.

Happy 16th work anniversary to Anita Smyth!

March 4, 2026 | Anita Smyth, Department of State Lands, DEQ, Environmental Protection Agency, Wetland, wetland delineation, Wetland Scientist, Work Anniversary

Celebrating wetland scientist Anita Smyth’s 16 years at Winterbrook Planning and her leadership on Bull Run and Tigard projects.

Happy 6-Year work anniversary to Kathy Hawkins

March 3, 2026 | Kathy Hawkins, Work Anniversary

This week, we’re celebrating Kathy Hawkins’ 6-year anniversary with Winterbrook Planning.

Thank you and goodbye to Maddy Poehlein

February 25, 2026 | Goodbye, goodbye party, Maddy Poehlein

Maddy Poehlein joins Multnomah County Health Department as Built Environment Program Specialist after two years at Winterbrook Planning.

Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 5 Overview from DLCD

February 12, 2026 | DLCD, Eugene, Goal 5, natural features

DLCD shares a Goal 5 refresher. Learn what it means for local plans and how Winterbrook Planning can help with compliance and updates.

DLCD-Funded Housing Projects in Oregon (2025–2027)

February 5, 2026 | Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI), DLCD, Grace Coffey, Housing, Housing Action Plan (HAC), Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA), Housing Production Strategies (HPS), Jesse Winterowd, Urban Growth Boundary, zoning

DLCD-funded housing projects in Oregon led by Winterbrook Planning, including code updates, HCAs, housing strategies, and UGB evaluations.

Global Community Engagement Day: Planning with People at the Center

January 28, 2026 | DLCD, Global Community Engagement Day, Public Engagement

Winterbrook Planning celebrates Global Community Engagement Day and 25 years of planning work shaped by collaboration with communities across Oregon.

Happy 2 year work anniversary to Maddy Poehlein

January 21, 2026 | Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI), Cleveland High School, Conditional Use, Housing, Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA), Housing Production Strategies (HPS), Maddy Poehlein, Pendleton, Work Anniversary, zoning

Celebrating Maddy Poehlein’s two-year anniversary at Winterbrook Planning, highlighting her impact on housing, education, and zoning projects.

Winterbrook Planning holiday party 2025

December 23, 2025 | Anita Smyth, Ben Schonberger, company culture, Grace Coffey, Greg Winterowd, Holiday, Jesse Winterowd, Kathy Hawkins, Keava Campbell, Larissa Gladding, Maddy Poehlein, Morgan Snyder, Tim Brooks

Winterbrook Planning held its holiday party at Firehouse Restaurant, bringing staff together to mark the end of the year.

Oregon APA 2025 Legal Issues Workshop

December 15, 2025 | Ben Schonberger, Grace Coffey, Jesse Winterowd, Keava Campbell, Larissa Gladding, legal issues, Morgan Snyder, OAPA

Winterbrook Planning staff attended the 2025 OAPA Legal Issues Workshop, gaining updates on Oregon planning law, legislation, and ethics.