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? Acquire land to expand park blocks ? Develop pedestrian improvements to link downtown with Skinner Butte, Shelton McMurphey Johnson House and riverfront system 16.Mayor’s Committee on Economic Development Date: 2004 Context: Mayor Torey, with the support of Council, created the Committee on Economic Development with the charge of a) evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of City policies for achieving Eugene’s broad economic development goals and b) providing specific recommendations as to how to best achieve those goals. The Mayor asked the Committee to move quickly to agreement on a few actions that could be accepted by Council and could have immediate effects on economic development in Eugene. Public Involvement: The Mayor appointed 14 community members whose backgrounds represented a diversity of opinions in Eugene. The Committee also formed subcommittees to discuss specific economic development tools, including urban renewal. Council Involvement: Council approved the Mayor’s request to establish the Committee on Economic Development and accepted the recommendations from the Committee. Downtown Related Outcome: ? Support Urban Renewal as an important tool to positively impact economic development and as an active redevelopment strategy. SECTION C – OVERARCHING COUNCIL GOALS, POLICIES & VALUES 17.City Council 2009 Vision & Goals Date: 2009 Context: The Mayor and Council meet annually to establish the overarching vision and goals from which to determine City policy. Public Involvement: n/a Council Involvement: Approved May 2009 Outcome: The Mayor and Council created the vision and goals listed below. ? Vision: Value all people, encouraging respect and appreciation for diversity, equity, justice, and social o well-being. We recognize and appreciate our differences and embrace our common humanity as the source of our strength; Be responsible stewards of our physical assets and natural resources. We will sustain our clean air o and water, beautiful parks and open spaces, livable and safe neighborhoods, and foster a vibrant downtown, including a stable infrastructure; Encourage a strong, sustainable and vibrant economy, fully utilizing our educational and cultural o assets, so that every person has an opportunity to achieve financial security. ? Goals: Safe Community – A community where all people are safe, valued and welcome. o Sustainable Development – A community that meets its present environmental, economic and o social needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Accessible and Thriving Culture and Recreation – A community where arts and outdoors are o integral to our social and economic well-being and are available to all.