In 2002 Metro Ordinance 02-986A added 33 acres north of Tualatin Sherwood Road to the regional urban growth boundary (UGB). The primary purpose indicated in the Metro decision was to allow for development of a road connection (Adams Avenue). Before a road can be constructed, however, the area that was brought into the UGB must be concept planned (identify what the zoning should be and generally how the area should develop) and the road designed.

The City contracted with HHPR to assist in the concept planning and road design for this project. City Council adopted the Concept Plan through Ordinance 2009-009 on 7/21/09. Additionally, Council passed resolution 2009-066 to put the PGE Annexation on the November 3, 2009 ballot which will allow the area that was not in the City limits to be become a part of the City. The road design is underway and the ultimate goal is to begin construction of the road by Spring 2010.

The City's 2005 Transportation System Plan (TSP) identifies a new collector street through portions of land identified in the Metro Ordinance. The TSP identifies this project as “Adams Avenue, Tualatin-Sherwood Road to Home Depot” (Table 8-11, City Street Projects, ID 2). This portion of Adams Avenue will complete a direct connection between 99W and Old Town, an area where significant urban renewal investment has occurred and is planned.