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recreational pursuits. However, those that require more manipulation of the Landscape by introduction of turf, picnic facilities, botanical display, and facilities to support cultural events are targeted for the west portion of the park, Both plans that will be in place after the repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan respond equally to Goals 5, 8 and 15, and represent an equilibrium between those goals in a way that meets the interests of the citizens of Eugene. Based on this information, the development and management of the park under the East Alton Baker Park Plan and the Nest Alton Baker Park Development Plan are consistent with Goal S and do not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 8; therefore, the repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan is consistent with Goal 8 and will not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal S. Goal 9--Economic Development. To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. The 1986 Plan document makes reference to Alton Baker Park Development as helping meet the needs expressed in other local plans, including the Eugene Parks and Recreation Plan X1953 and 1989}. The 1989 Plan under "Findings" contains the following statement: "A diverse parks and recreation system is critical to the economic vitality of the community because it increases its potential as a tourist destination. Also, national studies have found that many business and industrial enterprises searching for new locations are as interested in the cultural and recreational aspects of a community as they axe in the tax abatement and other f nancial incentives," Alton Baker Park is special because of its size and special features that now exist or are proposed --amphitheater, canoe canal, Pre's trial, spacious natural areas within urban development, botanical display, cultural and educational opportunities, etc. This park increases diversity of recreational opportunities within the Metro Plan area. The improvements proposed by the two plans that will be in place following the repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan will continue to add diversity to recreation opportunities in the Metro Plan area, as well as enhance the already unique recreational opportunities. Therefore, the repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan is consistent with Goal 9 and will not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 9. Goal to--Housing: To provide far the housing needs of citizens of the state. Housing is inconsistent with past and current plans, and inconsistent with the Metro Plan Diagram for this site. Repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan will not change the Metro Plan Diagram designation. Therefore, repeal of the 1956 Alton Baker Park Master Plan does not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 10. Goal 11--Public Facilities and Services: To plan and develop a timely, orderly and e~cient arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development: 4