Item A: Review of Draft Request for Proposals for 10th and Charnelton Development Site

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Criteria for Proposal Evaluation (1999 RFP) ATTACHMENTB The sale of the Sears site presents an opportunity for new development at a prominent location in an increasingly vital area of dov,ntown. TIle block is surrounded by a \vide vari- ety of uses, including civic, residential, retail and office. There is an existing strong pattem of pedestrian activity, particularly on Broadway and Olive, v.rith active first floor uses on sur- rounding blocks. The overall concept for this block is a mixed-use, urban block development, designed to encourage a lively, active pedes- trian realm. With this goal in mind, new development should include retail or residential on the ground floor to generate pedestrian activity compatible v'lith the dovvnto\:vn environ- ment. Parking is encouraged but not required. Ifit is pro- vided for new construction, it must not be visible along the ground floor. The design of the first floor of any new struc- tures on tins block is critical; use of quality materials and ar- chitectural details that provide elements of scale and visual interest is essential. The Sears site is adjacent to an area of significant public in- vestment, including the future site of the new public library, the recently completed Lane Transit District transit station, Broadway Place, and the city-ovmed AtriLIDlbuilding. Any development on this block must reflect and support these in- vestments, v,ith ahigh level of architectural quality on all street sides. The relationship of the new development to the planned new Eugene public library should be carefully considered. Proposals will be considered for portions of the block or the entire block, and for new construction or rehabilitation. The Urban Renewal Agency acknowledges the barriers to devel- oping aftordable housing while recognizing its importance. If housing is proposed, efforts to incorporate a mix of home ownership and income types is encouraged. For all projects, incorporation of energy conservation measures beyond re- quired code provisions is similarly encouraged. The Urban Renewal Agency encourages creativity in design of the project and intends to allo\\' flexibility in the develop- ment of the site, provided that the proposal is consistent with the criteria provided in this RFP. Ground floor retail; active pedestrian realm New Eugene public library (preliminary design) Display windows 11