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Historic markers are important to recall the original names and uses of places and <br />buildings, so that the layers of history can enrich the present. Plaques and signs are <br />important to mark important buildings now lost, as well as events and people significant <br />to the history of our community. Places such as the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza, in <br />front of the County Courthouse, or Cannery Square, envisioned in front of the new <br />Federal Courthouse, teach us about what we value and want to remember. <br /> <br />The Lane County History Museum, currently located at the Fairgrounds, is considering <br />relocation. A downtown location would enrich the cultural opportunities available in the <br />city center and is highly encouraged. <br /> <br />Restaurants <br />Eugene is well known for a variety of restaurants located throughout downtown, bringing <br />residents into the heart of the city. Restaurants and cultural events are synergistic; dinner <br />before a show or dessert after is routine for. many concert and theater -goers. Restaurants <br />round out the activities dov~ntown, supporting other uses in the daytime, catering to <br />residents, or drawing people downtown in the evenings. <br /> <br />Adjacent Activity Centers <br />Numerous entertainment, sporting events and festivals take place at the Lane Events <br />Center at the Fairgrounds, southwest of downtown. These activities and events dovetail <br />with downtown restaurants, lodging and retail opportunities. These activities and other <br />exhibit and convention events are encouraged to remain in and near downtown. <br /> <br />The U of O provides opportunities for speakers of local, national and intemational <br />reputation on a wide variety of topics, and numerous music and theatre performances. <br />Sporting events at the U of O, specifically track, football, and basketball, draw tens of <br />thousands from all over Eugene and further. The U of O's historic art museum is being <br />restored and expanded, and will continue to provide a cultural resource for the <br />community. <br /> <br />Nearby open space areas and park facilities provide a venue for cultural activities that <br />complement events and programs downtown. The Cuthbert Amphitheater hosts <br />nationally known musicians in a wonderful outdoor setting. The annual Art in the <br />Vineyard festival showcases local and regional artists in an open space in Alton Baker <br />Park. Cultural and recreational events in these areas should be promoted as part of <br />downtown's cultural attraction. <br /> <br />Policies <br /> <br />1. Provide and promote development and community events that reinforce downtown's <br /> role as the cultural center for the city and region. <br /> <br />2. Reinforce the creative, distinctive culture of downtown as the arts and entertainment <br /> center of the city. <br /> <br />32 <br /> <br /> <br />