OCED Training: “Building in Oregon”

8:30 am

Welcome & Introductions

• Attendee Introductions
• Purpose of this Course & how it fits into the OCED Training Program
• What to expect

COURSE FACILITATOR:

OEDA PD Committee Member

Jennifer Wehr, Economic Development Program Coordinator, City of Albany

9:00 am

Building 101

A comprehensive overview of the history of land use in Oregon and Oregon's statewide planning goals.

• History of Land Use
• Oregon's statewide planning goals
• Why this matters
• Small group discussion

FEATURED EXPERT INSTRUCTORS:

Patrick Wingard, South Willamette Valley Regional Representative, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD)

Leigh McIlvaine, Economic Development Specialist, Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD)

9:45 am

Land Use and Permitting Process

Understanding the land use process and how economic development is involved in planning.

FEATURED EXPERT INSTRUCTOR:

Tory Banford, Project Manager, City of Salem

Laurel Christian, Infrastructure Planner III, City of Salem

10:30 am

BREAK

15-mins

11:00 am

Planning Tools & Examples with Storytelling

Bringing analysis factors to life through storytelling using real-life case study examples.

• Components of Urban Growth Boundaries and Expansions (Employment lands, Housing, etc.)
• Zoning (what it does, why it's important, types of zoning)
• Developing and Updating Comprehensive Plans

FEATURED EXPERT INSTRUCTOR:

Renata Wakeley, Director of Special Projects, City of Woodburn

12:00 pm

Synthesis - Day One

• Recap of today's lessons
• Final questions from the group
• Homework assignment details
• What to expect tomorrow

COURSE FACILITATOR:

OEDA PD Committee Member

Jennifer Wehr, Economic Development Program Coordinator, City of Albany

12:30 pm

DAY ONE Adjourns

8:30 am

Day One Recap & Daily Overview

• Review of Wednesday's lessons
• Homework assignment check-in
• Overview of today's agenda

COURSE FACILITATOR:

OEDA PD Committee Chair

Marta Tarantsey, Regional Development Officer, Business Oregon

9:00 am

Development Process

• Development Steps for State, County, and Local
• Who is involved at each step
• Involving Utility Partners
• What you need from client/developer at each step

FEATURED EXPERT INSTRUCTOR:

Jason Harris, Community and Economic Development Manager, Lane County

9:45 am

Key Customer Service Elements

• Predevelopment Meetings: why important, who’s involved
• Communications through process: who, how, timeliness
• Timely process: why speed important (“time is money”), minimizing delay
• Permitting incentives: minimize cost and shorten timeline

FEATURED EXPERT INSTRUCTOR:

CONFIRMING INSTRUCTOR DETAILS

10:30 am

BREAK

15-mins

10:45 am

Building on Brownfields

• Brownfields overview
• Brownfields development process
• Building Implications and other considerations

FEATURED EXPERT INSTRUCTOR:

Jerry Sorte, Brownfields Program Policy Coordinator, Business Oregon

11:15 am

Additional Considerations & Resources for Building

• Wetlands
• Endangered Species
• Tribal Consultations
• EPA Funds for Brownfields, Other

FEATURED EXPERT INSTRUCTOR:

Mary Camarata, Regional Solutions Coordinator, Oregon DEQ

12:00 pm

Course Synthesis

• BREAKOUT DISCUSSIONS
• Attendee Debrief & Report-out from Breakouts
• Homework reminder
• Look ahead - remaining 2026 courses and schedule
• Upcoming Events
• Class Photo

COURSE FACILITATOR:

OEDA PD Committee Chair

Marta Tarantsey, Regional Development Officer, Business Oregon

12:30 pm

DAY TWO Adjourns