Nature’s Gateway
172nd Roundabout in Happy Valley, OR
Artist: Joshua Weiner
Budget: $33,750
Installation: June 2010
Project Description / Scope of Work
Clackamas County in collaboration with the Clackamas County Arts Alliance sought an artist to create a permanent traffic-mitigating public artwork that would signify entrance into the 172nd Avenue Roundabout and serve as a civic gateway to the City of Happy Valley. The main project goals were to improve traffic safety at the roundabout site and anchor the traffic circle in its location.
Steering Committee
Chuck Clemans – Clackamas County Public Art Steering Committee
Bill Garrity – Clackamas County Transportation and Development
James Grady – Artist, Local Resident
Matt Grady – Gramor Development
Terry Mungenast – Clackamas County Transportation and Development
Mel Stout – Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, Inc.
Jason Tuck – City of Happy Valley
Renee Ugrin – Artist, Local Resident
Neil Waibel – Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, Inc.
Cheryl Snow – Executive Director, Clackamas County Arts Alliance
Staff Contact
Betsy Boswick – Public Art Manager, Clackamas County Arts Alliance