Property Development
Discovery Pointe Medical Center
February 2007 Press Release ~ Southwest Washington Health Systems, in executing a long-term growth and property acquisition strategy aimed at meeting north Clark County’s future health care needs, purchased Discovery Pointe, a 75 acre parcel at the NE quadrant of I-5 and Pioneer Street (Washington I-5 Exit 14)
By selling this property to Southwest Washington Health Systems, the Port of Ridgefield has helped to ensure the land will be used in a way that is consistent with the Port’s vision for the Discovery Pointe and the Discovery Corridor—a corridor of knowledge-based, high-quality employers that add value and stability to the region.
“We planned this property with purpose and vision,” said Roy Randel, Port Commissioner. “Ridgefield is a great place for children and families. Having Southwest Medical as part of our community helps us build a strong regional economy. They will provide good jobs and good opportunities for our citizens.”
Initial plans for the Discovery Pointe property focus on master plan development, followed by planning for retail compatible with the medical services proposed for the site within the next two or three years. Potential medical uses of the site include physician offices and diagnostic services such as lab and imaging services. The concept is a medical services village or super clinic that meets the outpatient needs of north Clark County residents (Ridgefield, La Center, Woodland, and Battle Ground). Design and development of the medical services complex is planned within three to five years. Long-term plans could include development of an inpatient hospital, but it’s too early to know whether a hospital is feasible or necessary.
“We know that property and commercial development is abounding throughout the county, so now is the time to acquire land and lay the groundwork for future medical buildings and services closer to residents’ homes and businesses,” said Gil Rodriguez, MD, chief medical officer, who also leads the planning and business development activities at Southwest. “As a non-profit organization with a long history in this community, we’ve been very pleased to partner with other local institutions to buy parcels of land that are near growth areas.”
Ridgefield Industrial Park
Ridgefield Industrial Park property is located at the SW quadrant of Junction of I-5 and Pioneer Street (Exit 14). This highly successful 75-acre development is fully served with city water, sewer and power, and fronts Pioneer Street and I-5. The industrial park is already home to 11 businesses such as Pacific Detroit Diesel, US Foods, Attbar Corwin Beverage Company and most recently Sequent Asset Management Group. Over 800 jobs have been created for the citizens of our community since the completion of the Ridgefield Industrial Park. Shovel ready lots are still available.
AGAVE, a high end denim apparel company recently located just blocks away from the park. Jeff Shafer, CEO of AGAVE has stated that he moved his business and family from Los Angeles for the quality of life that is found in the Pacific Northwest and specifically to North Clark County for the business friendly environment.
Lake River Industrial Park
Lake River Industrial Park, consists of 41 acres near downtown Ridgefield and fronts Lake River from Mill Street to north of Division Street in downtown Ridgefield. Currently, the site houses the Port's Administration Offices, K & M Rebar, Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and DRS a drywall recycling company. City water, sewer, power and natural gas are on site.
Lake River Industrial Park is the former location of Pacific Wood Treating (PWT) and a brownfield redevelopment site undergoing remediation in partnership with the Washington State Department of Ecology. For more information: Lake River Industrial Site
Contact
For further information about these and other potential properties, please contact our commercial real estate broker, Scott Fraser, SIOR, at GVA Kidder Matthews at (503) 221-2268 or sfraser@gvakm.com. You may also contact Director of Operations Laurie Olin at the Port office at (360) 887-3873 or lolin@portridgefield.org.
Additional Information
For general economic information and demographic data please visit our partner The Columbia River Economic Development Council