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 <br />Created an ambitious climate and energy plan that has received national recognition and <br /> <br />puts in place strategies for food security, local purchasing, Co2 reductions, and zero waste. <br /> <br />Given the Bold Steps Award to businesses that have made significant strides in sustainable <br /> <br />business practices. <br /> <br />Received an international award for setting the standard for sustainability at Olympic <br /> <br />events. <br /> <br />Launched the “Love Food not Waste” program and diverted over 1,000 tons of commercial <br /> <br />food from the waste stream and into compost. <br /> <br />And, just the other day, Bill Moyers recognized Eugene as #6 of the top 12 cities leading the <br /> <br />way in sustainability. <br /> <br />4. There weren’t enough good jobs. <br /> <br />In 2005, just like today, our community needed employment to support families and to pay for city <br />services. We wanted jobs that paid good wages and benefits and that were aligned with our <br />community values. <br /> <br />With our partners we developed a Regional Prosperity Plan. In keeping with this plan: <br /> <br /> <br />Lane Community College built the downtown learning center for green job preparation and <br /> <br />worked with the Lane County Workforce Partnership on youth skill-building for job readi- <br />ness. <br /> <br />The University of Oregon dramatically increased research-based business spin–offs into the <br /> <br />community. <br /> <br />Both Eugene and Springfield offered low-interest loan programs to help businesses launch <br /> <br />and expand. <br /> <br />A new online, one-stop shop for businesses was developed. <br /> <br /> <br />Our Chambers of Commerce pursued business incubator spaces and financial investment <br /> <br />opportunities. <br /> <br />5. We needed to manage growth and support jobs. <br /> <br />Through Envision Eugene we planned for a future that would: <br /> <br /> <br />Protect older neighborhoods while providing housing and employment opportunities for <br /> <br />new families and people of all incomes. <br /> <br />Protect our forest and farmlands, our rivers and streams and reclaim brownfields for <br /> <br />redevelopment. <br /> <br />Protect the health and well-being of our most vulnerable residents and ensure <br /> <br />environmental justice. <br /> <br />Build transit corridors where housing and businesses thrive. <br /> <br /> <br />6. We needed to repair our badly deteriorating infrastructure. <br /> <br />Our voters have passed two five-year road bonds, allowing us to repair more roads than ever before <br />in the history of this city. <br /> <br />7. Our downtown was plagued by empty store spaces and we struggled with community identity. <br /> <br /> <br />MINUTES—City Council January 5, 2010 Page 4 <br /> <br />