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1. Consolidate civic functions. Consolidate civic 5. Include Public Safety' services. Public Safety functions in and around the future Civic Center services should be an integral part of the Civic to the greatest extent practical. Create an "urban Center - open and visible to the public, embodying campus" along 8a~ Avenue to reflect the partner- community policing goals. Support Public Safety ships among public agencies and non-profit public activities that increase visibili~,, access, and actual service organizations, providing integrated ser- and perceived safety for individuals and property vices to the public and more efficient government downtown. Location of social service agencies operations, with Public Safety services has a high potential for mutual benefit. 2. Reinforce 8t~, Avenue as the Great Civic 6. Provide adequate parking. Coordinate the Street. Locate significant municipal, count,, development of parking in the Civic Center to state, and federal buildings along 8th Avenue. Use build on existing parking areas and locate new consistent elements such as paving mad sidewalk structured parking that is convenient and secure. Provide parking for the public, for safe~, vehicles, design, plantings, and street lights to create a Civic promenade from Willmnette Street to the and for employees. Willamette River. 7. Employ cost-effective development 3. Enhance open space. Create and enhance approaches. Utilize existing publicly-owned land open space making the Civic Center attractive and resources to the maximum extent. Encourage for the general public as well as employees and public-private partnerships that realize efficien- customers. Enhancements to and expansion of cies through co-location of services. Minimize the the Park Blocks will support increased activity need for new public revenues. Minimize life-cycle downtown. Open space along 8~h Avenue will costs via appropriate location, design features, enhance its character as a great civic street. Can- timing, and size of new or renovated facilities. neD' Square will draxv pedestrians across Mill St. Use a 20 year horizon for space planning. and provide a gateway to the river. 4. Develop partnerships. Develop partnerships between public agencies and non-governmental service providers to improve customer conve- nience, efficient se~wqce deliveD~, and communica- tion between related agencies. Include non-profit agencies with government functions to create more pedestrian traffic supporting small scale retail, entertainment, and other activities in the Civic Center area.