NEWS AND EVENTS

Happy 15th work anniversary to wetland scientist Anita Smyth!

March 4, 2025 | Anita Smyth, Wetland Scientist, Work Anniversary

This week, we celebrate Anita Smyth’s 15-year

Happy 5th work anniversary to office manager Kathy Hawkins!

March 3, 2025 | Kathy Hawkins, Work Anniversary

Celebrating Kathy Hawkins’ 5-year anniversary! As our project coordinator and office manager, she keeps Winterbrook Planning running smoothly every day.

Happy Valley housing production strategy adopted

February 25, 2025 | adoption, Affordable housing, Ben Schonberger, DLCD, Happy Valley, Housing, Housing Production Strategies (HPS), Larissa Gladding

Happy Valley adopts its Housing Production Strategy, paving the way for expanded housing opportunities with Winterbrook Planning's expertise.

Happy hour at Winterbrook Planning

February 20, 2025 | Ben Schonberger, happy hour, Jennifer Danziger, Jesse Winterowd, Larissa Gladding, Leland Consulting Group, Maddy Poehlein, Myla Cross, Selling Building, Tim Brooks, Todd Mobley, Winterbrook Office

Winterbrook Planning hosted Leland Consulting Group and Lancaster Mobley for a happy hour with old-fashioneds, and snacks!

A Milestone for tumwata village

February 13, 2025 | Application Approval, Ben Schonberger, communication strategy, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, GBD Architects, Grace Coffey, Master Plan, Oregon City, Public Engagement, tumwata village, Walker Macy

The master plan for tumwata village is approved, paving the way for restoration, cultural preservation, and sustainable growth at Willamette Falls.

February declared Tsunami and Earthquake Awareness Month

February 6, 2025 | Astoria, Cascadia Subduction Zone, Columbia Memorial Hospital, resiliency, Seaside, Seaside School District, Wallowa, Warrenton

Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed February as Tsunami and Earthquake Awareness Month in Oregon, reinforcing the need for preparedness and resiliency in the face of seismic hazards.

World Wetlands Day 2025: highlighting wetlands projects

February 3, 2025 | Corvallis, Eugene, Junction City, Local Wetland Inventory, Pendleton, Portland, wetland delineation, Wetland Scientist, World Wetlands Day

Expert wetland delineation and permitting by Winterbrook Planning helps balance development and conservation across Oregon.

World Wetlands Day 2025: highlighting our wetland scientists

February 2, 2025 | Anita Smyth, Local Wetland Inventory, Phil Quarterman, Wetland, Wetland Scientist, World Wetlands Day

Celebrate World Wetlands Day with Winterbrook Planning—experts in wetland science, permitting, and restoration for sustainable land use.

Salem Geer Park skatepark approval

January 29, 2025 | Evergreen Skateparks, Geer Park, Greenworks, KPFF, Larissa Gladding, Master Plan, Parks, Project Approval, Salem, Tim Brooks

The Geer Park Skatepark has received land use approvals in Salem! This new amenity will feature inclusive design for all skill levels and wheels.

Save the date: Housing Land Advocates 2025 conference

January 29, 2025 | Ben Schonberger, Conference, Housing, Housing Land Advocates

Save the date for the Housing Land Advocates 2025 Conference at PSU! Join experts to discuss Oregon’s housing future. Lunch provided, AICP & CLE credits available.

Happy 1 year work anniversary to planner Maddy Poehlein

January 20, 2025 | Maddy Poehlein, PSU, Work Anniversary

Celebrating Maddy Poehlein’s one-year anniversary as a planner with Winterbrook Planning!

State looking at housing production in Oregon

December 20, 2024 | DLCD, Housing, Housing Capacity Analysis (HCA), state legislation

Winterbrook Planning is advancing housing production in Oregon with innovative strategies, local partnerships, and insights from recent legislative efforts.