Item A: City Council Goal - Arts and Outdoors Action Plan

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Policy Review report highlights the importance of downtown as the “center of cultural and artistic expression for Eugene.” The report proposes strategies to sustain and expand arts and cultural activities downtown, and to enhance Eugene’s physical environment through public art and the use of architecture and streetscape design downtown. Both the CPR process and downtown redevelopment will generate some opportunities to enhance the role of downtown as a center for arts and culture in the community. EWEB Substation The new downtown EWEB substation will be built on the site of the existing one just across from the intersection of 8th Avenue and the new Hilyard Extension. This site will be the terminus of 8th leading to the river, located between the railroad tracks and the riverfront path. While the design of the substation is primarily driven by functional requirements, it presents a significant public art opportunity. The substation design includes both columns and flat panels that could be the canvas for public art. Staff members from both the City and EWEB are moving forward with the goal of identifying funding possibilities and design ideas to ornament this important piece of public construction. West Broadway Redevelopment As plans for the redevelopment of West Broadway unfold, the interface of public and private design needs to be a part of the conversation. To further the goals for Art and the Outdoors, the City will work with the selected development teams on opportunities for creating inviting streetscapes and public art installations compatible with the anticipated development. Pedestrian & Bicycle Strategic Plan The City is developing a Pedestrian & Bicycle Strategic Plan to guide efforts by staff, community organizations, and other groups to make Eugene an even better city for walking and biking. The plan will guide the City’s work over the next several years to implement pedestrian, bicycle, and transportation demand management elements of TransPlan and the Regional Transportation Plan. The planning process was kicked off with a Walking and Biking Summit in October 2006 that attracted over 225 participants. Since then, there have been a wide variety of activities to get public input into the plan including three community workshops, youth input sessions, focus groups, stakeholder interviews, sessions with other City departments, and a Departmental Advisory Committee that meets once a month. The plan is targeted for completion this fall and will eventually be adopted as an Administrative Order by the City Manager. More . information is available at www.eugene-or.gov/walkbike Element 5. Project Development and Implementation ? Public Art Plan/Public Art Committee The interim Public Art Committee has developed a work plan covering its chargesto review proposals for donated public art, compile an inventory of City-owned sites, seek resources for the City’s on-line public art catalogue and to provide feedback on projects that offer opportunities for additional public art placement. With the completion of the Cultural Policy Review, the committee is moving on to begin development of a public art master plan. A