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THE RIVERFRONT <br />With EWEB leaving its riverfront site and developers interest-• <br />ed in building a mixed-use development on the site, the idea <br />of a vibrant public space that would attract residents to the in tubes, kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes. It is important <br />riverfront and connect to downtown is being planned. A group to include the boating community in the discussions. <br />•UO has a commitment to make their section of the water- <br />developer, EWEB and UO representatives and PPS met in Oc- <br />front safe and accessible too, although the drop there is <br />tober to discuss what a public space on the riverfront could be. <br />steep. <br />Ideas generated included: <br />•The daycare center now located at the EWEB building <br />would like to stay near the river because the experience is <br />•Connections: the riverfront must be a destination that <br />important for the children, and they love the spray foun- <br />connects to and integrates into the downtown, pulling in <br />tain at EWEB. <br />the larger community. <br />•Make a better connection to the Cuthbert Amphitheater <br />•Community involvement: It is important to discuss future <br />across the river. Its schedule is limited, but could be used <br />riverfront development with the community. <br />more if access were improved. <br />•Portland had a similar situation with McCall Park on the <br />•Creating green and blue infrastructure and systems in <br />river. It was important to provide uses that put eyes on <br />the park to deal with stormwater, along with green streets <br />the park. <br />in the urban area, can help to integrate the river and the <br />•Food is a magnet for people and will keep them there <br />downtown, as well as the needs of human and nature. A <br />longer. It will especially create a destination for people <br />special ecological experience in the park could be educa- <br />using the River Trail. An ice cream kiosk or vendor would <br />tional. The Mill Race is an opportunity to introduce blue <br />be popular with families. In addition, a café or beer <br />and green infrastructure and tell the story of industry in <br />garden on the river will provide something that Eugene <br />Eugene. <br />now lacks. <br />•Activities and performances should be featured on the <br />•Other good riverfronts that could serve as inspiration for <br />river. What are the ten things that you want to do on the <br />Eugene’s are in Spokane and Boise, and the River Walk in <br />river? <br />San Antonio. <br />•This is a hidden gem for Eugene, the best river system in <br />•EWEB is committed to making the site a public space and <br />Oregon. Build on Eugene’s identity. <br />helping the downtown work better. <br />66 <br /> <br />