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ATTACHMENT B Collective Statements – Desired Downtown Outcomes from the August 10, 2009 Council Workshop Collective statements are the result of adding individual statements together, keeping each person's words to the best extent possible, and creating a statement of the total group. Statements made by each individual participant are recorded as accurately as possible. These statements are first segregated into common groups. The individual statements are then added together, keeping each person's words to the best extent possible, creating a statement of the total group. Draw People Downtown – Safe & Mix of Uses Enhance perceptions of public safety downtown to improve accessibility and make it more safe and inviting for all people, including those who have stayed away, to visit, shop, work, and live without fear of harassment or crime. Do this by establishing a consistent police and public safety presence, a public safety center, a park and a youth center that encourages a mix of people, and makes everyone feel safe. Consider sunsetting the Downtown and Riverfront urban renewal districts as a potential option to free-up millions of dollars for public safety and human services. Downtown has a vibrant and successful business district based on local development with a variety of stores, events, and options as well as a combination of arts and residential communities that attract people from all over Eugene. Encourage a medical clinic in the downtown core. Establish a well defined “go to” arts, retail, night club, entertainment, and theater district that encourages high traffic/shoppers all day and evening at businesses and arts venues by transforming West Broadway and providing cultural opportunities that are attractive and accessible. Make downtown an accessible place where people want to go by holding more free entertainment activities at least two to three times a year and creating an annual calendar of events that is scheduled and/or managed by a private/public partnership. Make downtown a happening place to be for all youth, families, and seniors with a youth center and a multicultural center that includes a history of Eugene families where communities of color can join together. Ensure that downtown has vital green spaces, including more parks that lead toward the river and that delight the public. Fix-up Buildings; Local Business Support Help businesses and building owners fix-up or remodel their buildings and spaces. Require empty spaces to look good, so that downtown has attractive buildings and public spaces. Adjust the downtown development code such that desired redevelopment occurs and requires fewer public subsidies. Support current businesses to stay in downtown; encourage new businesses that support more people living downtown (like a Dollar Store or a variety store), and build on and improve businesses and activities that are unique to Eugene like a year-round covered Farmers’ Market, arts and culture district, and local food. Infrastructure, Development & Overall Use of Buildings Ensure that downtown properties are utilized to their best purpose and configuration while maintaining a good balance of public investment in infrastructure and projects that inspire private investment and pride.