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Ordinance No. 20316
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4/12/2004
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20316
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5/15/2004
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James D. Torrey
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SPECIAL PLACES <br /> <br />Special places for economic and social interactions create the vitality needed for a true <br />downtown environment. Downtown is a collection of special places, including buildings, <br />plazas and parks. These special places are a fundamental component of urban vitality. <br />They draw people downtown for their unique character, intensity and variety of activities. <br /> <br />These special places for commerce or recreation.reinforce downtown's unique character, <br />based on local history and civic traditions. Not coincidentally, these places are generally <br />located along the Great Streets of Eugene and feature works of public art. These places <br />must be inviting and easily accessible throughout downtown, for planned and <br />serendipitous encounters, for special times and for every day. <br /> <br />Special Places Downtown <br /> <br />The Park Blocks <br />The Park Blocks are the heart of downtown Eugene, the city's stage for celebration and <br />commerce. They are used on a daily basis as an urban oasis, and they are filled with <br />people during times such as the Saturday Market and Farmers' Market. Strategies to <br />maintain the Park Blocks as the ceremonial center of the city should include <br />consideration of areas that were historically part of the original park, including all four <br />comers of 8th Avenue and Oak Street. Buildings surrounding the Park Blocks are <br />encouraged to maintain or develop street level active uses to contribute to the activity and <br />safety of the Park Blocks. <br /> <br />Broadway Plaza <br />Located at the historic crossroads of Willamette and Broadway, Broadway Plaza was <br />designed to provide a special place in downtown. It is used on a regular basis for sitting, <br />eating and talking with friends. It is transformed on special occasions into an outdoor <br />theatre for large public events. It showcases public art, including special paving, the Four <br />Seasons sculptures, and carefully crafted ceramic tiles. An enhanced connection between <br />Broadway Plaza and the Park Blocks is needed to create a prominent pedestrian path <br />between these two downtown destinations. <br /> <br />Hult Center and Shedd Institute for tl~e Arts <br />The Hult Center and the Shedd are significant cultural destinations. Performances at both <br />locations bring citizens and visitors to downtown from all over the community and <br />region. The Hult Center Plaza is packed with people during events such as the Eugene <br />Celebration or free performance previews. The Shedd is a recent and wonderful addition <br />to downtown, housed in the former First Baptist Church. This architecturally significant <br />structure is located on Broadway, close to restaurants and shops. In addition to concerts <br />and performances, the Shedd offers instruction and workshops in the arts. <br /> <br />Eugene Public Library <br />Our new downtown public library has become a very special place for the community. <br />The library includes both indoor and outdoor public plazas, children's activity area, <br /> <br />20 <br /> <br /> <br />
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