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Strategy #2 Safety Lead Departments: Police and Planning & Development Summary: Enhance public safety and perceptions of safety in the downtown to improve accessibility and make it a more inviting place for all people to visit, shop, work, and live. Connection to prior planning & public involvement: This strategy is supported by the Downtown Plan element; Central Area Transportation Study; City Council 2009 Vision & Goals; 2004 Downtown Policing Action Plan Strategy Recommendations; JEO regional economic development principles; City Council’s Downtown Collective Statements; and Growth Management Policies. Example Projects: a) Public safety station, b) additional bike or foot patrol officers, c) strategic coordination with other safety providers downtown (red hats, LTD, parking security, etc.), d) crime prevention programs and activities to decrease criminal environment, and e) partnerships with community service organizations dealing with alcohol, drug, domestic, and juvenile issues. Strategy #3 Parking Lead Department: Planning & Development Summary: Provide convenient parking for downtown visitors while also encouraging alternative modes of transportation (biking, walking, carpooling, etc.). Connection to prior planning & public involvement: This strategy is supported by the Downtown Plan; West Broadway Advisory Committee Recommendations; and Central Area Transportation Study. Example Projects: a) Implement parking incentives, b) make user-friendly parking equipment upgrades (e.g. street meters that take credit cards and cell phone options, parking garage gate and pay station upgrades), and c) continued exploration of free parking. Strategy #4 Attractions & Amenities Lead Departments: Library Recreation & Cultural Services and Planning & Development Summary: Enliven downtown with an appealing mix of creative experiences for people of all ages. Enhance revitalization efforts and highlight the value Eugene places on arts and culture. Integrate arts and culture into the fabric of downtown as part of comprehensive revitalization. Connection to prior planning & public involvement: This strategy is supported by the Downtown Plan; West Broadway Advisory Committee Recommendations; Downtown Urban Renewal Plan; Downtown Vision; Cultural Policy Review; PROS plan; City Council 2009 Vision & Goals; Growth Management Policies; Park Blocks Master Plan; Central Area Transportation Study; Broadway Street Reopening and Design Standards, and the Council’s August downtown collective statements. Example Projects: a) Arts and entertainment district features, b) expanded events programming, c) park block improvements for the Saturday and Farmers’ markets, and d) green/open space.