Sisters Moves Forward with Urban Renewal Project

Adams Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project to add safety features and community amenities

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The City of Sisters, Oregon has opened bids for the Adams Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project, a public works initiative funded through the city's urban renewal program. The project will add new features to make the road safer for vehicles and pedestrians, including parking, multiuse pathways, street trees, and new pavement.

Why it matters

Sisters' urban renewal program has been widely successful, funding various community improvements over the years. This latest project is part of the city's ongoing efforts to revitalize its downtown commercial district and enhance livability for residents and visitors.

The details

The Adams Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project is similar to previous urban renewal-funded initiatives on Hood and Main avenues. The majority of the project's costs will be covered by debt financing that is paid back using tax dollars generated by increased property values in the designated urban renewal area.

  • Last week, the City of Sisters opened bids for the Adams Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project.
  • The urban renewal program in Sisters has funded various projects over the last several years, including the Cascade Avenue improvements, Hood Avenue improvements, Fir Street Park, and the Village Green Park improvements.

The players

City of Sisters

The local government of the city of Sisters, Oregon, which oversees the urban renewal program and makes decisions about the budget and projects to pursue each fiscal year.

Sisters Urban Renewal Agency (URA) Board

The City Council of Sisters also acts as the Urban Renewal Agency Board, responsible for managing the urban renewal program and approving changes to the budget or project list.

Jordan Wheeler

The City Manager of Sisters, Oregon.

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What they’re saying

“The majority of the project is being funded through the use of urban renewal dollars.”

— Jordan Wheeler, City Manager (The Nugget Newspaper)

What’s next

The City Council, acting as the Urban Renewal Agency Board, will continue to oversee the implementation of the Adams Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project and other urban renewal initiatives. The goal is to complete the projects in the urban renewal plan and begin the process to pay off the debt and wind down the URA by 2030.

The takeaway

Sisters' urban renewal program has been a key driver of community improvements, funding projects that enhance the downtown area and improve livability for residents. The Adams Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project is the latest example of how the city is using this tool to invest in its future.