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mm~'~mm~ ATTACHMENT I -2 · ixed-Use Development in Eugene Frequently Asked Questions A publication of the City of Eugene Planning Division - "Connecting citizens to the vision of Eugene's future." Eugene is changing - and growing. In the last decade, most Eugene residents have experienced the effects of growth and change in their daily lives. Traffic congestion has grown worse, vacant land and open space have disappeared as new homes and business are built, housing prices have escalated and residents have expressed concerns about the loss of cOmmunity. As the costs and pressures associated with growth continue to mount, local residents have come together to explore new ways to accommodate growth while maintaining Eugene's special sense of place. Out of these discussions, the idea of "mixed-use development" - formerly known as "nodal development" - has emerged as a way to better ridesharing. Mixed-use centers concentrate population achieve and balance transportation, growth management and employment in locations with good transit service and environmental protection goals. The mixed-use and promote a mix of diverse and compatible activities. development concept addresses many of these problems The strategy encourages the design of pedestrian-friendly by focusing on "livability" as a guiding principle for public and private improvements. decisions affecting our future. The philosophy that drives the mixed-use development concept has also influenced other recent land use trends, including "new urbanism," nco-traditional design, traditional neighborhood development and transit- oriented development. While it is closely related to and incorporates elements of each of those approaches, the terms "mixed-Use development," or "mixed-use center," as used in Eugene, have a specific meaning. The essential characteristics of mixed-use developments are: What is "mixed-use development"? Mixed-use development is a land use strategy used to locate and create blended neighborhoods that are developed around a commercial core and located on a transit route. The mixed-use development strategy supports the creation of a balanced transportation system that includes automobiles, transit, walking, bicycling and