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MSU: Downtown Beaverton Land Use and Parking Optimization Study

Student-Led, Faculty-Guided Project - 2025

Authors: Eli Flikkema, Cassidy Roberts, Quinton Blanks, Melanie Montalvo, Kaisen Mo

Summary

The City of Beaverton seeks to revitalize its downtown area by reimagining the use of Municipal and privately owned surface parking tots. This capstone project with focus on  conducting a comprehensive parking study and proposing a forward-thinking development plan that balances parking needs with progressive urban planning practices to enhance vibrancy, sustainability, and economic potential. 


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