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14. Experience in other communities indicates that carefully planned and designed residential <br /> and commercial development at designated locations along inland water corridors can be <br /> compatible with adjacent areas and the corridors themselves. <br /> <br /> 15. The current unpleasant and unsightly condition of many inland waterway systems results <br /> from neglect and uncoordinated waterway planning. <br /> <br /> Protect, conserve, and enhance the natural, scenic, environmental, and economic qualities of <br /> river and waterway corridors. <br /> <br /> Objectives <br /> <br /> 1. Encourage use of river and waterway corridors to fulfill open space, recreation, and <br />, resource protection needs. <br /> <br /> 2. Ensure that development occurring within river and waterway corridors is responsive to <br /> and provides protection of these valuable natural assets. <br /> <br /> 3. Encourage, where appropriate and in keeping with Greenway goals, development that <br /> respects the quality of rivers and waterways and provides a variety of opportunities for <br /> enjoyment of those resources by the public. <br /> <br /> 4. Encourage coordinated water planning and the development of the area's waterways, <br /> where appropriate, as part of the area's open space and park system. <br /> <br /> Policies <br /> <br /> D. 1 Periodically, local governments shall review Greenway boundaries, uses, and potential <br /> acquisition areas to ensure continued compliance with state and local Greenway goals. <br /> <br /> D.2 Land use regulations and acquisition programs along river corridors and waterways shall <br /> take into account all the concerns and needs of the community, including recreation, <br /> resource, and wildlife protection; enhancement of river corridor and waterway <br /> environments; potential for supporting non-automobile transportation; opportunities for <br /> residential development; and other compatible uses. <br /> <br /> D.3 Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County shall continue to cooperate in expanding water- <br /> related parks and other facilities, where appropriate, that allow access to and enjoyment <br /> of river and waterway corridors. <br /> <br /> D.4 Lane County, Springfield, and Eugene shall continue to participate in efforts to determine <br /> the feasibility of an urban canal that would connect Eugene's historic Millrace to <br /> Amazon Creek. Likewise, Springfield's efforts to improve the scenic quality of its <br /> Millrace should be encouraged. <br /> <br /> III-D4 <br /> <br /> <br />