Grace and Tim embarked on a field trip to the Smith Rock project site recently! Here the team works to refine the Welcome Center siting, providing a greater buffer from nearby rimrock while capturing key views into the canyon:

Winterbrook leads the land use planning and compliance tasks for Oregon Parks and Recreation’s Smith Rock Master Plan. Working with a team led by Greenworks, Winterbrook prepared a land use framework for phase 1 of the Master Plan, guiding the design team on creative strategies to meet local, state and federal regulatory requirements. This phase involved extensive coordination with Deschutes County or Oregon State Parks staff. 

In the current implementation phase, the team is developing detailed designs for the Welcome Center, expanded trail system, and updated parking and utilities. Winterbrook participated in the field siting and review of these facilities. 

When the design is complete, Winterbrook will lead the land use and public hearing process, which will include Conditional Use, Landscape Management, and Site Plan Reviews.