NEWS AND EVENTS

American Wetlands Month

May 1, 2026 | wetland delineation, Wetland Scientist, World Wetlands Day

Celebrate American Wetlands Month and nearly 25 years of Winterbrook Planning’s work protecting wetlands across Oregon.

Earth Day 2026

April 22, 2026 | Earth Day, Values

Earth Day message from Winterbrook Planning highlighting sustainable land use, environmental stewardship, and community-focused planning solutions.

Astoria Development Code Amendments Advance Hospital Expansion

April 17, 2026 | Astoria, Clatsop County, Code and Policy Development, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Comprehensive Plan, Jesse Winterowd, Kittelson and Associates, Knot Studio, resiliency, ZGF, zoning

Astoria approves development code amendments supporting Columbia Memorial Hospital expansion, advancing a key regional project.

Keava Campbell promoted to Associate Planner

April 8, 2026 | AICP, CORE3, DLCD, Keava Campbell, promotion, Redmond

Keava Campbell promoted to Associate Planner at Winterbrook Planning, highlighting her work on CORE3 and DLCD housing projects across Oregon.

South Milliken Towers Transmission Line Approved

April 3, 2026 | Ben Schonberger, Clackamas County, Estacada, Gresham, Jesse Winterowd, Keava Campbell, Multnomah County, Portland General Electric (PGE)

Winterbrook secures multi-jurisdiction approvals for PGE’s 18-mile Milliken Towers replacement, advancing critical energy infrastructure.

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 Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Open Spaces), 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.