Looking west down Beaverton Creek from the Bridge on Hocken Avenue.
The view above was taken at the approximate starting point for a new trail proposed by Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District. If I have my facts straight the pathway will run down the right bank (viewer's right). Washington County is hosting an open house at the Beaverton Public Library on August 13th, 2013, and encourages the public to review and comment on this proposal, as well as others that are being recommended for funding through Metros Regional Flexible Funds program. The open house will take place between 5 and 7 PM. Additional details may be found using the following links:
Washington County - Information on the open house and the Regional Flexible Funds Program (RFFP)
Metro - Additional information on the event, the proposal, and others like it.
I'm currently reviewing documents related to the proposal and will attend the meeting. However, I feel obliged to note I'm generally not in favor of developing such narrow and degraded urban stream corridors for any reason, baring a direct threat to human safety. But I'll wait until I have a more complete grasp of the facts and figures associated with the plan before I form my final opinion. I strongly urge any other interested individuals to do likewise and hope to see them (you?) there.