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(i) A loss of population and reduction of proper utilization of the area, resulting in its further deterioration and added costs to the taxpayer for the creation of new public facilities and services elsewhere. Chapter 5: Relationship Between Existing Conditions and Each Project Activity Undertaken in the Plan All urban renewal Projects set forth in Section 600 of the Plan are intended to correct the existing deficiencies in the Plan Area as described in this report (See Chapter 2). The proposed 2010 Amendment Projects are: 1) Infrastructure improvements to the Park Blocks to provide better opportunities for the Farmers' Market; 2) Additional assistance in funding the Broadway Place Garages; and 3) Assistance to Lane Community College (LCC) for development on the 10 and Charnelton Site. 1) Park Blocks Improvements for the Farmers' Market: The Lane County Farmers' Market operates multiple times per week during the spring, summer, and fall on a portion of the Park Blocks on 8 Avenue. Although the Agency has completed several improvements to the Park Blocks, the Farmers' Market continues to encounter issues with the space, such as access to electricity and to level and paved surfaces. Infrastructure improvements to the Park Blocks and expansion of available space will support a cornerstone of downtown activity and one of the most significant public event venues in the city. The Park Blocks are the historic center and most identifiable public space in downtown. For the past few years, the Farmers' Market has expressed a need and desire to expand its offerings to maintain financial viability and potentially operate year- round. The Agency will improve the Park Blocks in order to make that location more attractive and functional for the Farmers' M a rket. 2) Broadway Place Garages: The Plan Area is parking exempt, which means that property owners are not required to provide parking. Yet parking availability is critical to the economic success of downtown. As such, the Agency has participated in several projects to provide structured parking opportunities within the Plan Area. One such project was the Broadway Place Garages. Continued provision of Broadway Place parking will support LCC's new downtown campus project and other redevelopment along West Broadway, such as Lord Leebrick's property. Given City budgetary issues, continued operation and stability of the Broadway Place Garages will be enhanced by the Agency making payments on the debt for the garages. It would also make it possible for the parking fund to provide financial support for increased safety services. Report on the 2010 Amendment 7