Loading ...Are you tired maneuvering those mall parking lots or frequenting those impersonal chain stores? Would you prefer a more personal connection, convenience, name recognition and great service? These are all potential features of traditional “downtown” commercial districts. A community’s core represents a substantial share of its economy, history, recreation and entertainment options. We have all of that and more right here in our Historic Willamette Main Street district.
The Historic Willamette Main Street Design Committee’s primarily goal is to capitalize Willamette’s best assets and create an inviting atmosphere that’s attractive to shoppers, investors, business owners, residents and visitors. The Design Committee is staffed by five volunteers with a variety of expertise, opinions and interests.
Our committee leader is Linda Cahan, an internationally known retail design expert specializing in visual merchandising and store design. Her 39 years in retail design includes extensive experience with large and small retailers and with all types of merchandise. Linda is a columnist for Gifts & Decorative Accessories and Spa Retailer magazines and is also the author of “Feng Shui for Retailers” and “100 Displays Under $100.” Linda has taught at Parsons School of Design in NYC and is currently teaching at The Art Institute of Portland.
Clark Matschek is a registered Oregon landscape architect who focuses on residential design in collaboration with architects, contractors, and artists in every scale, from detailed condominium yards to large estate acreage. Most of his projects are located in the northwest, primarily in Oregon and Washington. Clark has been in private practice since 1977 and specializes in overall master planning and hardscape design. He holds a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon, and has over 30 years of design experience in private practice.
Sara Javoronok is an Associate Planner for the City of West Linn. Her role involves long-range planning and working with the City’s historic properties, including the Willamette Historic Main Street District. Her contributions to the committee include answering questions regarding proposed changes to historic properties and other planning related issues.
Jerry Offer is a 22 year resident of the Historic Willamette district. He is also an experienced city planner and land development consultant with 30 years in both the public and private arena.
Kathi Keller has 20 years experience in Leadership Development and Career Development Coaching. She has conducted training globally in both classroom and conference workshops and has facilitated volunteer coordinator training for both the Main Street Program and SOLV. Her passions include a focus on sustainability, minimizing our environmental footprint and has completed a series of training programs on Sustainability and Environmental Leadership.
The Promotion Committee is hard at work on building concepts to improve Historic Willamette Main Street and make it a regional destination for everyone in West Linn and Lake Oswego, Oregon and Washington and beyond to enjoy. So, when you’re looking for a restaurant for great dining, a happy hour bar, a beautiful park to get some exercise, local attractions or events that provide music and entertainment, or improving your health with Yoga, Pilates or holistic options……remember that Historic Willamette Main Street has it all.
Volunteer Today For A Better Main Street Tomorrow!
We all have those days when some free time has us wondering what to do. If you’re looking to be more involved in your community, consider becoming a member of one of Willamette’s Main Street committees. Historic Willamette Main Street currently has several volunteer committees who are committed to supporting the revitalization of the Historic Willamette. They include the Promotion, Design, Economic Restructuring, Website Development, and the Promotion committees. If you’re looking to meet your neighbors and make a difference in your community, we’d welcome your participation and involvement!
