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not only increase property values, but enhance Eugene's reputation as a pleasant, productive, and attractive community in which to live or do business. Recognize that innovative building designs and neighborhood- enhancing streetscapes — especially those designed to accommodate both pedestrian and automobile users with sidewalks, convenient bus stops, and adequate parking —are key factors in the success of such developments. (Policy 23) (b) Give special emphasis to upgrading existing commercial developments. (Policy 24) (c) Provide access controls on all streets, emphasizing the functional operation of the streets based on their classification (as arterial, collector, or local) while maintaining reasonable and legal access to adjacent property. (Policy 25) (d) Encourage parking lot design that is attractive, does not exceed a reasonable ratio of parking spaces per building area, and support compact growth. (Policy 26) (e) Encourage commercial developments to provide for alternative modes of transportation. (Policy 27) 9.9540 Eueene Downtown Plan Policies. (1) Downtown as Commercial Center, Destination Point, and Neighborhood. (a) Recognize and reinforce diverse functions in the downtown. (Policy 1) (b) Promote intensity of development and use. (Policy 2) (c) Maintain and improve the downtown's ability to serve as a major employment center, including attention to maintaining downtown as a high - quality work environment for employers and employees. (Policy 3) (d) Strengthen downtown's role as a destination point for cultural and tourist activities and assist local businesses in capturing possible economic spin- offs. (Policy 4) (e) Encourage production and conservation of facilities affordable to new small -scale businesses. (Policy 5) (f) Recognize the need for the mall to remain apeople- oriented place while providing an attractive environment for businesses. (Policy 6) (g) Enhance and maintain public facilities and services to promote a positive image and increased use of downtown. (Policy 7) (h) Provide the highest possible degree of physical security for the downtown area, recognizing its multi -use character. Security measures must address urban design, police resource deployment, and public education and awareness. (Policy 8) (i) Encourage developments with visually stimulating activity on the ground floor. (Policy 11) (j) Enhance existing nodes of night -time activity and improve the pedestrian routes used between such centers. (Policy 13) Ordinance - 394