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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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recognition through informational plaques and walking tour brochures. Some of the <br />historic crown jewels include the WPA-era post office and the McDonald Theater on <br />Willamette Street, the Oregon Electric Station on 5th Avenue, and the Tiffany Building <br />on 8th Avenue. The Historic Places map on page 49 indicates properties of historic <br />interest downtown. Some of these properties have been designated as City Landmarks or <br />as National Register properties; the remainder are older structures that reinforce the sense <br />of history and the walkable character of downtown. <br /> <br />New development needs to respect the quality of historic structures. It is not typically <br />necessary to duplicate older buildings in terms of details or styles. Instead, new design <br />must be sensitive to historic context and character, such as maintaining the same street <br />orientation, setback or quality of materials. New buildings must preserve and capitalize <br />on the value of historic structures. <br /> <br />The City encourages listing of significant structures in the National Register of Historic <br />Places or as City Landmarks. Historic preservation planning identifies resources that are <br />traditionally over 50 years of age, so many modem era (1935-1965) resources are coming <br />into their own for consideration as landmarks. Properties listed as historic are eligible for <br />financial incentives and special consideration for flexibility within the land use code. <br />Listing of historic structures increases our understanding of local history, people and <br />places and helps preserve these properties for the future. Listing of historic structures <br />requires consent of the property owner, public or private. <br /> <br />Nearby Open Spaces <br />Downtown is bordered by a wealth of extraordinary open spaces - Skinner Butte Park, <br />Alton Baker Park, and the extended Willamette River Greenway park system. These <br />places provide great views of the city or the river, and opportunities for outdoor <br />recreation. Activities such as biking, canoeing, kayaking, even rock climbing and bird <br />watching take place directly next to Eugene's commercial core. <br /> <br />Eugene's unique community identity and quality of life are intricately bound to these <br />nearby nature areas. These areas complement the urban experience downtown. They <br />become even more critical as density and intensity of uses increase in the downtown core. <br />These areas must be easily visible and accessible from many points downtown. They <br />should be promoted as a key element in the marketability, economic viability and <br />livability of downtown. <br /> <br />Policies <br /> <br />Enhance public places throughout downtown through the careful design of civic <br />buildings, streetscapes, parks and plazas. Include public art and other elements to <br />create special places for all ages. <br /> <br />Connect special places downtown with enhanced street designs, public art, directional <br />signs, transit routes, and' historic markers to create an inviting and memorable route <br />through downtown. <br /> <br />22 <br /> <br /> <br />
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