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EWEB Riverfront Master Plan Guiding Principles Before the design phase began, the Community Advisory Team worked to describe a set of shared values that elaborated on the four Riverfront Criteria in the Downtown Plan. The intent was to give further clarity and direction to the design team, and to account for the full context of the project. These shared values are expressed in seven Guiding Principles that the CAT approved by consensus in September 2009. The specific representation of these principles was developed during the course of the public design process, but the underlying values were strong and consistent throughout the project. Sustainable Urbanism The redevelopment of the EWEB riverfront site transforms a vacated utility yard into a pedestrian- oriented, balanced, green community Urban design principles that promote livability, walkability, connections to open space, and the integration of urban and natural systems provide the basis for this plan's framework. By laying the groundwork for a people - oriented, multi -use redevelopment that meets LEED standards, this master plan has the potential to model sustainable urbanism, reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and demonstrate Eugene's commitment to being a sustainable city. Balance of Uses This plan includes a diverse mix of public and private spaces, with a variety of uses and opportunities layered within each. The opportunity to generate vitality and variety is the result of "rich edges' where the public and private realms overlap. The plan also accommodates numerous redevelopment and use scenarios. Multiple scales of redevelopment and building types are accommodated by the framework; this creates the opportunity for diversity in building AIS Attachment D types, target markets and architectural character. Through the overlapping of public open space and private uses like cafes and restaurants, public amenities offer cultural, educational, recreational, artistic and community benefits. Connection The master plan reconnects the city with the river, and extends the riverine landscape into the city. It improves bike and pedestrian access to the riverfront path system and creates a dramatic sequence of open spaces. The design provides terraced, separated paths that safely accommodate multiple modes of transportation. A public riverfront is maintained, and view corridors are created or enhanced. The proposal makes the downtown riverfront accessible to all ages and abilities, and gives preference to the pedestrian and bicyclist while providing adequate vehicular access as well. Ecology The master plan's ecological objectives should focus on education and habitat enhancement. New riverfront open space, river -edge connectivity, and a variety of open space types are proposed by the design. Green streets and an integrated stormwater system slow and cleanse runoff before it enters the Willamette, and native plant communities are planned throughout the 27 -acre site. Urban agriculture and habitat roofs are incorporated to add diversity to the site's urban ecology. A 70 -page ecological assessment of the design was completed (see Appendix), and offers key recommendations that are consistent with the design proposal. The assessment also includes specific recommendations for plant species, habitat design and maintenance to be carried forward by this plan. 44 ■ Rowell Brokaw Architects I PWL Partnership I WRT / Solomon E.T.C. I Cogito