The Confluence will bring new life to the Sandy River waterfront, transforming the area while complimenting the existing historic downtown commercial district and surrounding neighborhood. The strategic location will connect the City to the Sandy River drawing residents and tourist alike. The new development will occur on a 16-acre site and border an upcoming Sandy River Park & Trail, a 3.5 acre waterfront park that will connect downtown with the 40-mile loop trail. The preliminary concept features a park plaza along the riverfront with hotels, multiple housing options, commercial spaces and industrial spaces mixed into the site. This may include a 71 room boutique hotel, a 107 room hotel, two new retail buildings near the Columbia Gorge Outlet Mall adding 20,000 sq. ft., four new commercial buildings adding 57,500 sq. ft., 88 townhomes, and 123 apartments.