NEWS AND EVENTS

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.

Happy 6-year work anniversary to Phil Quarterman

December 9, 2025 |

Winterbrook celebrates six years with Senior Wetland Scientist Phil Quarterman and highlights his recent work on Pettit Reservoir and River Terrace 2.0.

Community Explorer Dashboard lunch and learn

December 5, 2025 | Grace Coffey, Jesse Winterowd, Keava Campbell, Larissa Gladding, Lunch and Learn, Maddy Poehlein, Morgan Snyder

Maddy Poehlein introduces the Community Explorer Dashboard and how it supports quick mapping and community data comparisons.

Project approval: Corvallis Bike Park

November 20, 2025 | Ben Schonberger, Benton County, C2 Recreation, Conditional Use, Corvallis Bike Park, Corvallis Parks & Recreation, Environmental Review, Jesse Winterowd, Keava Campbell, natural features, Walker Macy

Corvallis Bike Park receives land use approval, advancing new trails, a skills course, and community amenities in Benton County.