We are officially in Phase 3 of the project and quickly winding down to a final alternative plan. What does that mean? A final plan will inform land use ordinances, update land use zoning designations on the North and South Parcels and provide guidance for the next 10 – 15 years of development.

Throughout the month of July, our team focused on strategic planning, while the contractors analyzed feedback from the roadshow and included your input into the alternative plans.

Now we have one or two preliminary alternatives.

Monthly Progress – June/August

The team is meeting with the Steering Committee and Tribal Council again on September 9 for a long work session to discuss the preliminary alternative (draft plan), and next steps.

During this meeting, we plan to discuss the history of the property, the future needs of the Tribe, the alternative plan, and the next 10-15 years of growth.

Following the September meeting, we expect to share information in workshops soon, and we will follow up with other municipalities and organizations to share the plan on two additional occasions — September and October.

We look forward to bringing you more information in September.

The project is scheduled to be completed by November, and we’re less than three months away.

Additional Materials:

• July/August 2026 Monthly Progress

Thank you to everyone who attended a Kilkich Area Plan Listening Session. Your feedback was noted and honored.

The Project team organized and aggregated input from:

• 6 listening sessions,
• 6 committee meetings,
• and 3 events at Restoration.

Altogether, we met over 111 attendees outside of Restoration, and had the opportunity to speak to everyone who attended the info carnival and stopped by our booth, as well as those who joined us for breakfast at Abalone Haws on Sunday morning.

Thank you for sharing your time and your thoughts!

Monthly Progress – May/June

Our team prepared for the Listening Sessions by working with the project contractors to prepare materials, print physical documents, and book logistics.

Communications for the roadshow included:

• Articles in the K’wen
• Nixel text messages for each listening session to members who opted-in
• Website updates
• MyTribe Events
• Facebook posts
• Facebook Events
• Word of mouth promotion from family/friends
• Postcard mailers to each head of household

Our next step is to work with the contractors to find themes from your feedback and reduce the multiple alternatives down to 1-3 alternative plans.

The best way to stay in touch for upcoming events is to sign up for Nixel updates by texting BUILD to 888777.

Additional Materials:

• May/June 2026 Monthly Progress

The Kilkich Area Plan, you may remember, is part of the Ko-Kwel Nation 2039 vision. That is a long-term Tribal-led effort to shape our community’s future.

This project will create an area plan for the North and South parcels—282 acres of developable land, primarily for residential use. The plan emphasizes:

• Safe, accessible transportation for all abilities
• Diverse housing opportunities
• Infrastructure that protects natural resources and honors Tribal stewardship and sustainability

What is needed at this stage is Coquille Tribal citizen input. So, a “Road Show” has been assembled to try and hear from as a many citizens as possible.

Some details are still being finalized, and you can check back regularly here. An RSVP is recommended for the in-person locations to ensure the most recent information.

In person:

• Medford – June 13
• Roseburg – June 14
• Eugene – June 14
• Coos Bay – June 15

Virtual:

• Virtual Option 1 – June 16
• Virtual Option 2 – June 17

If you can’t attend a listening session but want to learn more and provide feedback, or if you would like more information about the Kilkich Area Plan before a session, please view and fill out the Community Listening Session Workbook. Feedback can be submitted either by emailing photos of your completed workbook pages 4-5 to Projects@coquilletribe.org, or by submitting through the feedback form.

Tribal members can also find us at the June Elder’s Advisory Council and Culture Committee Meetings. Also, our team will be available multiple times throughout Restoration week. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Kilkich Area Plan is moving steadily forward, with meaningful progress across technical work, agency coordination, and the development of upcoming opportunities for community involvement. We’re excited to shift toward deeper engagement with Tribal membership as the project enters its next phase.

Our consultant team at 3J Consulting, Walker Macy, Kittelson and Associates, and Leland Consulting have completed the first set of technical memorandums that will form the foundation of the Kilkich Area Plan.

These documents will address key topics, including existing site conditions, infrastructure, environmental factors, and early opportunities and constraints.

Monthly Progress – March

Our first agency open house was held on March 4 to strengthen communication with local and regional partners. Representatives from utility companies, service providers, and municipalities were invited to join us to share insights and help identify coordination needs early in the planning process.

The second Steering Committee was held on March 30 , where the committee discussed the feasibility of alternative plans, reviewed the community engagement plan, Technical Memos 1-3, and started dreaming about the future of Kilkich. The same content was shared with Tribal Council at the April 8 Tribal Council workshop.

We plan to return to Council in May to present a detailed community engagement plan.

Additional Materials:

• March 2026 Monthly Progress
• March 30, 2026 Meeting Minutes
• Key Partner Interview Summary
• Draft Technical Memo 1
• Draft Technical Memo 3
• April 8, 2026 Tribal Council Presentation

The Kilkich Area Plan is moving steadily forward, with meaningful progress across technical work, agency coordination, and the development of upcoming opportunities for community involvement. We’re excited to begin shifting toward deeper engagement with Tribal membership as the project enters its next phase.

Our consultant team at 3J Consulting, Walker Macy, Kittelson and Associates, and Leland Consulting have started drafting the first set of technical memorandums that will form the foundation of the Kilkich Area Plan. These documents will address key topics, including existing site conditions, land-use patterns, infrastructure and utility systems, environmental considerations, and early opportunities and constraints. Together, they will support thoughtful decision-making for the long-term wellbeing and resilience of the Kilkich community.

Our first agency open house was held on March 4th to strengthen communication with local and regional partners. Planning department representatives from utility companies, service providers, and municipalities were invited to join us to share insights and help identify coordination needs early in the planning process. We are thankful for the community’s support and coordination on this project.

The next Steering Committee meeting is scheduled for March 30. During this meeting, the committee will begin developing seven preliminary alternatives informed by the technical memorandums and the results of early interviews and the first Steering Committee meeting. These alternatives will serve as the basis for future community review conversations. The Steering Committee will preview a community engagement plan and provide feedback, which we hope to review in early April at a Tribal Council workshop.

Please look for more information about Tribal citizen engagement around the April Tribal Council workshop schedule, when we plan to share the Community Engagement Plan and seek feedback from Tribal Council. Early engagement will look like bringing awareness to the project, with interactive engagement starting closer to June and lasting throughout the summer into early fall. We plan to start by offering an opportunity to provide feedback at any time on the Coquille Tribe website. For questions regarding Kilkich Area Plan, please contact Kate Strathdee at Projects@coquilletribe.org.

Thank you for your interest in this meaningful project.

Additional Materials:

• February 2026 Monthly Progress

The Steering Committee at the helm of the Kilkich Area Plan convened a project kickoff on January 26, 2026 at the Ko-Kwel Casino Resort | Coos Bay, marking the formal start of a comprehensive planning effort that will guide the future of development around the Kilkich community. The three-hour session brought together project staff, consultants, and steering committee representatives from Coquille Tribal Government, Coquille Indian Housing Authority, Tribal One, and the State of Oregon to review project goals, clarify roles, and begin shaping the vision for the plan.

The Kilkich Area Plan will build on two major guiding documents, the Empire Comprehensive Plan and Ko Kwel Nation 2039. Together, they form the foundation for a long-range strategy that will update land use policy, identify infrastructure needs, and support future growth while honoring the Tribe’s cultural values.

The project team presented a project overview, outlining key components including a recommended site concept, transportation system plan, prioritized improvement projects, and updates to the Tribe’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Ordinance 315.

Steering Committee members participated in a series of exercises to identify personal and group goals for the process. Several themes emerged, including the importance of understanding what types of development are appropriate for the Tribe’s North and South Parcels. Committee members emphasized that education, cultural connection, and opportunity draw Coquille tribal citizens back to the area, factors they hope the plan will reflect. The meeting also included a review of feedback collected through a map and dot-placing activity to review Empire Plan land use zones.

The following day, the project team and contractors completed a site tour of Kilkich and the surrounding forested areas. The visit provided valuable on-the-ground insight into natural features, land conditions, and potential future opportunities, perspectives that will directly support the next stages of the Kilkich Area Plan. This project is working towards an implementable plan.

The project timeline extends through the end of 2026, with transportation and housing analysis to begin soon. The first phase of the project is reviewing and updating data. The next steps are still information gathering: Tribal Council interviews, Steering Committee memo reviews, and local agency meetings in March to introduce the project. The planning process will continue with opportunities for Coquille tribal citizen community involvement around April or May when we have content to share.

Additional Materials:

• Steering Committee Kick Off Presentation
• Steering Committee Packet
• Maps for Jan 27 Contractor Tour
• January 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes