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Based upon existing Metro Plan policies and the above find- ings, the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan and the proposed amend- ment to the Metro Plan Diagram satisfy the requirements of Goal 2, Land Use Planning. Goal 5. o en S aces. Scenic and Historic Areas and Natural Rr~~n~t r nr~e A. Goal 5 is intended to conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources. B. None of .the area within the Westside Neighborhood Plan was identified in the Metro Plan "natural assets and constraints working paper." 1978 hand addenda} as containing significant Goal 5 related areas, Based on these findings, the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan and the proposed Metro Plan amendment comply with Goal 5, open Spaces, Scenic, and Historic Areas and Natural Resources. Goal 9. Econorn A. Goal 9 in the Statewide Goals identifies the need to "diver- sify and improve the economy of the state." B. The Metro Plan contains direction far encouraging the vital- ity of the Eugene downtown area, The proposed Metro Plan amendment will encourage residential development in the Westside Neighborhood and potentially stimulate commercial growth in the downtown, Based on these f findings, the policies contained in the draf t Westside Neighborhood Plan and the proposed amendment to the Metro Plan comply with Goal 9, Economy. Goal 10. Housing A. Goal 10 of the Statewide Goals is directed at providing far the housing needs of the state's citizens, B, The Metro Plan encourages a variety of housing in or near the downtown area. C. The Westside Neighborhood Plan area is adjacent to Eugene's downtown. D. The proposed Metro Plan amendment will encourage the reten- tion of existing housing and additional housing in the West- side area. Based on these findings, the draft Westside Neighborhood Plan and the proposed Metro Plan amendment comply with Goal 14, Housing, Exhibit A - 3