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Ordinance Exhibit DOrdinanceExhibitD DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS CA 19-1,RA 19-1,Z 19-5,WG 19-3,ST 19-3,and SDR 19-2 April 19,2019 to serve as an anchor amenity for new development and create access points to the riverfront for the community. The 2018 Eugene Parks and Recreation System Plan is a 30-year strategic plan with implementation recommendations for the first 10 years.The plan includes new parks and trails,improved access to the Willamette River,revitalized pools and community centers,and more recreation opportunities in underserved areas.The Plan was shaped by more than 12,000 residents during an extensive and inclusive outreach process that garnered two citizen engagement awards for the City. Within the Parks and Recreation System Plan,a proposed Riverfront Park on the subject site is identified as Project #C1 "Downtown Riverfront Park development at former EWEB site to serve [the City Central Neighborhood Planning area]"in Appendix A Planning District Summaries and Recommendations.The Plan allocates $9,000,000 in capital cost to the project and identifies it as a Priority 1/2 project.12 The Riverfront Park concept was originally included as a key element in the prior approved "EWEB Riverfront Master Plan".The S-DR Zone established a Cultural Landscape and Open Space (S-DR/CL) subdistrict and designed approximately 3-acres for parks and recreation uses.In 2013,the City and EWEB entered into an MOU that stated that EWEB would donate 3-acres of riverfront property to City of Eugene Parks in exchange for a dedication of a funds for park development in the future. In 2018,the City officially took ownership of the Riverfront Park site from EWEB and finalized the concept design for the Riverfront Park.In addition to the original three acres,one additional acre of upland Park Plaza was added to the site as part of the redevelopment acreage to the west.Key design features include: Extensive riparian habitat enhancement; Construction of a new bike path as a multi-modal pathway separating wheeled and pedestrian path users; Viewpoints reaching out over the river bank providing views up and down the river as it bends north; Integrated interpretive elements addressing themes of energy,ecology,industry and culture on the site; Vibrant landscape design and native planting landscapes Public art; Site lighting,benches,and other park furniture; Programmable open space for markets,food carts,performance and other public events;and Play areas for families and children. As such,specific design goals for the park are to: Enhance riparian habitat conditions and develop visible stormwater treatment landscape connections within the new park. Significantly improve the section of the Ruth Bascom Riverfront Path and provide inclusive and easy access from downtown to the Riverfront and across the river at the Peter DeFazio Bridge. 12 Eugene Parks and Recreation System Plan.Appendix A Planning District Summaries and Recommendations. July 2018. City of Eugene 50FINALSUBMITTALJuly 22, 2019, Work Session – Item 3