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· Design elements that support pedestrian- areas. It suggests that we subsidize the cost of providing friendly environments and encourage transit infrastructure or provide other incentives that support use, walking, and bicycling; that promote a sense higher-density, in-fill, mixed-use, and redevelopment of community, and thatimprove livability; projects. In short, the citizen's vision for Eugene, · A transit stop which is within walking supported by the recently-adopted Growth Management distance (generally ¼ mile) of anywhere in the Policies, inspires us to "grow up, not out." The vision development; urges us to manage our growth with some elegance · Mixed land uses that offer a variety of services, and with increased regard for the aesthetic, cultural, activities and destinations within easy, comfortable social and economic needs of Eugene's residents. The walking and biking distance of most homes; primary tool for bringing about this change in urban · Public spaces, such as parks, public and private form is the mixed-use development concept that would open space, and public facilities that can be be implemented in "mixed-use centers" distributed reached without driving; and, throughout '~'-~ Eugene S 6rban grow!h boundary (UGB). · A mix of housing types and residential densities / ,,,, f- ~ that achieve an overall net density of at least 12 '--~, ~ dwelling units per net acre. '--~d ~-<~ Eus~ne UGB The planned and cat~f~t!y controlled intensifie'htion of development in some s~'lect a-'ma_ s will l~ve many p Sitlve benefits for the city as a whole. Impl~mentation of the mixed-use development cc~'~cept Sill reduce pressure on the UGB, extending the lid'/of the current boundary; support the expansion of mass transit service; reduce the rate of growth in traffic congestion; and focus civic energies on the creation of numerous walkable and livable neighborhoods throughout the region. Why is implementation of mixed-use development important to Eugene? Eugeneans care deeply about quality of life issues. In 1998, Eugene residents validated a vision for Eugene's future that rejects sprawl -- encouraging instead, a higher-density, compact development form that efficiently utilizes vacant and under-used land. That vision supports City efforts to increase the amount and variety of parks and open spaces; promotes creation of a transportation-efficient land use pattern that encourages walking, bicycling and use of mass transit; and increases the density of new housing while protecting the character of existing neighborhoods. It prompts us to improve the appearance of buildings and landscapes and to protect and enhance the quality of our air, water and natural habitat Mixed-Use Development in Eugene: Frequently Asked Questions Page 2