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II. Building a Downtown 1.Actively pursue public/private development opportunities to achieve the vision for an active, vital, growing downtown. 2.Use downtown development tools and incentives to encourage development that provides character and density downtown. V. Living Downtown Stimulate multi-unit housing in the downtown core and on the edges of downtown 1. for a variety of income levels and ownership opportunities. XI. Getting Around Downtown 3.Enhance functional designs for streets, sidewalks and related public improvements with carefully chosen design elements, including materials, alignments, plantings and streetscape elements. Envision Eugene Two of the seven pillars and the respective strategies are of particular relevance to this project: Promote compact urban development and efficient transportation options  Provide Affordable Housing for All Income Levels  Eugene Counts Increased downtown development is one of the desired outcomes identified under the Council Goal of Sustainable Development. COUNCIL OPTIONS The work session is an opportunity to provide information and feedback from the council on the proposed Capstone development; no formal action is requested. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager will use the feedback obtained at this work session to schedule future work sessions and make recommendations on the proposed Capstone development. SUGGESTED MOTION No motion necessary at this time. ATTACHMENTS A.Proposed Development Site and Downtown Context FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Nan Laurence Telephone: 541-682-5340 E-mail: nan.laurence@ci.eugene.or.us S:\CMO\2012 Council Agendas\M120312\S120312C.doc