Item A: Envision Eugene Update - Social Equity

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Work Session: Envision Eugene Update - Social Equity Meeting Date: January 12, 2011 Agenda Item Number: A Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Lisa Gardner www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5208 ISSUE STATEMENT Envision Eugene is a collaborative, community-based effort to balance the sustainability triple-bottom- line framework of social equity, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity in planning for 34,000 new residents anticipated in the next 20 years. This work session provides an opportunity to learn more about one aspect of the triple-bottom-line, social equity. BACKGROUND The City Council Vision embodies a triple-bottom-line framework, balancing social equity, environmental stewardship, and economic prosperity. Specifically, the vision is to: Value all people, encouraging respect and appreciation for diversity, equity, justice, and social well-being, recognizing and appreciating our differences and embracing our common humanity as the source of our strength. Be responsible stewards of our physical assets and natural resources, sustaining our clean air and water, beautiful parks and open spaces, livable and safe neighborhoods, and fostering a vibrant downtown, including a stable infrastructure. Encourage a strong, sustainable and vibrant economy, fully utilizing our educational and cultural assets, so that every person has an opportunity to achieve financial security. As discussed during the November 22 Joint City Council/Planning Commission work session, the triple- bottom-line framework will anchor the Envision Eugene Council work sessions in December, January and February, leading up to council decisions in late February. Legally, the City must provide enough residential, commercial and industrial land to accommodate 20 years of growth, and establish a Eugene-only urban growth boundary (UGB). As important, Envision Eugene is describing how we want to grow; creating a future picture of what Eugene will look like, and “moving the dials” on accomplishing council and community goals for social equity, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity. In late February, the council will be presented with a “tool box” of strategies and tactics to consider for accomplishing the work of Envision Eugene. The various strategies will have ranging impact on \\Cesrv500\cc support\CMO\2011 Council Agendas\M110112\S110112A.doc