WHITE SALMON — The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project is moving into the design phase for the new bridge and is seeking members for an advisory committee to help guide this work.
“Bridges are long-lasting, highly visible, and often important landmarks with strong character,” said a press release. “In this spirit, the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Aesthetics Committee will have the opportunity to generate ideas and concepts for new bridge aesthetic treatments — also known as design features — that will be compiled in an Aesthetics Guidance Memorandum.”
The bridge design team will use the memorandum as a guide as it makes choices that affect the appearance of the bridge, ensuring that the design expresses the region’s unique cultural identity and reflects the exceptional natural beauty of the Columbia Gorge, said the press release.
The project team is seeking four members of the public (two from Oregon and two from Washington) to serve on the committee along with representatives from various agencies in relevant fields.
Those who have never served in a similar role are encouraged to apply, as the project team wants a variety of voices and perspectives contributing to the committee process, said the press release.
The committee is expected to meet four times between January and June. Depending on the needs of the committee members these meetings may be held in person, virtually or in a hybrid format.
Para ver esta información en español entrar en la página web hoodriverbridge.org/news/bridge-aesthetics-committee y seleccione el botón de arriba “English” para cambiar la página a español. O llame al 971.226.9116.
Applications are due 5 p.m. Jan. 3. Those with questions about the application or the committee may contact Stacy Zurcher at 971-226-9116 or info@hoodriverbridge.org.
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