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Damascus, Oregon
Population: 9,670
Located in Clackamas County
The Damascus Community, located in northeastern Clackamas County, Oregon is currently a rural unincorporated area of 12,000 acres with a population of approximately 12,000 residents living in 4,000 dwelling units. Clackamas County governs the area as part of its 1.2 million acres and population of 188,000 residents outside the current fourteen incorporated cities within the county.
Demand on the county for services is high and resources are limited. The County's many responsibilities, including public health, human services, corrections, courts, elections, planning, and transportation and management of 1,436 miles of roads, leave them limited time and resources to serve the local community.
Damascus is a community perched on the edge of urban development since being brought into the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) by Metro, the Portland area's regional government, in December 2002. Damascus has, in essence, become a test case for the Urban Growth Boundary planning concept, Metro's land use rules, and the State of Oregon's land use laws.
The Damascus Yes! campaign believes it is possible to achieve balanced, well-planned, and well-executed growth in a financially responsible manner. Through community participation, core values and a vision have been created that will preserve the spirit of Damascus for future generations.
It is anticipated that this rural community will grow to accommodate 60,000 residents, 25,000 dwelling units, and 50,000 jobs in the next 20 years. Density will increase from 43,560 sq feet per person today to 8,712 sq feet per person in 2024. It will be challenge to manage this dramatic growth and yet maintain the core values of the community. Information courtesy of the City of Damascus
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