Item B: South Willamette Concept Plan Update

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South Willamette Concept Plan 5. DESIGN FEATURES AND PRINCIPLES PARKING STRATEGIES Introduction Both vehicular and bicycle parking are important elements of the mixed use district and have a significant impact on how the area is experienced. Nearby and accessible parking will continue to be an essential element of business success, though as the district evolves into one where people do more of their shopping and other business on foot, some businesses are anticipated to benefit from shared parking areas. Except in the shared lots at Woodfield Station, Southtowne Shoppes and Willamette Square, vehicle parking is currently provided in individual private lots associated with each business. The Concept Plan identifies shared parking lots as a tool to help implement the walkable district and reduce dangerous "in and out traffic" onto Willamette Street as patrons move from one business to the next. The adjacent diagram illustrates ten strategies that provide options for nearby parking and also support a gradual transition to development of buildings located closer to the street, adjacent to attractive sidewalks and supporting easy pedestrian access between businesses. Bicycle parking currently is provided with new development near business entrances. To support this area as a more pedestrian and bicycle oriented shopping district, strategies to integrate more bike parking into existing commercial facilities will also need to be developed. How will Parks, Plazas & Green Spaces and Parking Strategies be implemented? The Concept Plan will guide: • Identification of opportunities for public/ private partnerships to create parks, plazas, and green spaces • Street tree programs • Capital Improvement Program • Coordination with 4j School District • Shared parking lots and programs • Facilitating "tuck under" and alley parking Tuck -under Alley parking 50 ■ City of Eugene Shared Lot On- street angled parking