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<br /> <br /> <br />ECC <br />UGENE ITY OUNCIL <br />AIS <br />GENDA TEM UMMARY <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Work Session: Envision Eugene Update: Economic Prosperity <br /> <br />Meeting Date: December 15, 2010 Agenda Item Number: C <br />Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Lisa Gardner/Mike Sullivan <br />www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5208/541-682-5448 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ISSUE STATEMENT <br /> <br />Envision Eugene is a collaborative community-based effort to balance the sustainability triple-bottom- <br />line framework of social equity, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity in planning for <br />34,000 new residents anticipated in the next 20 years. This work session provides an opportunity to <br />learn more about one aspect of the triple-bottom-line, economic prosperity. <br /> <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br /> <br />The City Council Vision embodies a triple-bottom-line framework, balancing social equity, <br />environmental stewardship and economic prosperity. Specifically, the Vision is to: <br /> <br />Value all people, encouraging respect and appreciation for diversity, equity, justice, and social <br />well-being, recognizing and appreciating our differences and embracing our common humanity <br />as the source of our strength. <br /> <br />Be responsible stewards of our physical assets and natural resources, sustaining our clean air <br />and water, beautiful parks and open spaces, livable and safe neighborhoods, and fostering a <br />vibrant downtown, including a stable infrastructure. <br /> <br />Encourage a strong, sustainable and vibrant economy, fully utilizing our educational and <br />cultural assets, so that every person has an opportunity to achieve financial security. <br /> <br />As discussed during the November 22, joint City Council/Planning Commission work session, the triple- <br />bottom-line framework will anchor the Envision Eugene Council work sessions in December, January <br />and February, leading up to council decisions in late February. <br /> <br />Legally, the City must provide enough residential, commercial and industrial land to accommodate 20 <br />years of growth, and establish a Eugene-only urban growth boundary (UGB). As important, Envision <br />Eugene is describing how we want to grow; creating a future picture of what Eugene will look like, and <br />“moving the dials” on accomplishing council and community goals for social equity, environmental <br />stewardship and economic prosperity. <br /> <br />In late February, the council will be presented with a “tool box” of strategies and tactics to consider for <br />accomplishing the work of Envision Eugene. The various strategies will have ranging impact on <br /> Z:\CMO\2010 Council Agendas\M101215\S101215C.doc <br /> <br />