Item A: City Council Goal - Downtown Initiative Action Plan

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37 Support the continued residential In process PDD Medium use of structures in neighborhoods bordering downtown. Downtown Riverfront Strategy No. Implementation Strategy Status Lead Priority 38 Create inviting physical and visual Opportunity PW Medium th access to the riverfront from 8 and driven Engineering, th 5 Avenues, and explore PDD opportunities for additional access between these two points. 39 Rezone the Courthouse area from Completed PDD Medium Light-Medium Industrial I-2 to a commercial zone compatible with downtown. 40 Reinforce the relationship between Opportunity CC Arts & Medium downtown and the river through driven Outdoors Goal landscaping, art, signs, street Team furniture, historic plaques and markers. 41 Conduct a study of riparian habitat On hold PDD Medium values and restoration opportunities within the Willamette River riparian zone to guide protection and restoration activities in that area, and to identify those areas of lower habitat value. 42 Enhance existing points of access On hold PW Traffic Ops Medium from downtown to the river so that convenient connections are visible both from the riverfront to downtown, and from downtown to the river. 43 Explore possibilities for parks or In process PDD Medium public open space along the riverfront. Cultural Center Strategy No. Implementation Strategy Status Lead Priority 44 Collaborate with adjacent activity Ongoing CVALCO Medium resources, including U of O and the Lane Events Center at the Fairgrounds to enrich the cultural and entertainment opportunities available in and near downtown. 45 Promote visitor and convention use Ongoing CVALCO Medium of existing facilities in and near downtown, including exhibit and meeting spaces, lodging and restaurants. 46 Encourage and support a stable On hold CC Arts & Medium arts community downtown. Review Outdoors Goal existing zoning provisions and Team, PDD, Page 12 of 15