Item B: South Willamette Concept Plan Update

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South Willamette Concept Plan 6. INTENDED OUTCOMES Introduction The intent of the South Willamette Concept Plan will be carried out through a variety of implementation plans, policies, tools and action items. The following clarify intent through specific outcomes and inform the implementation steps. (See Part 7 for more detail on implementation actions.) District -Wide • New development promotes the vision of the South Willamette district as a vibrant and successful 20- minute neighborhood through the implementation of the Concept Plan to enhance street, sidewalk and open space networks, support business success and provide a greater concentration and variety of attractive housing options. • The district accommodates new businesses and dwelling units, and enable the form and density of development envisioned for each area within the district, while contributing to a highly livable and desirable place to live, shop, work and play. • New development incorporates the South Willamette Concept Plan design principles for both the public and private realm to the greatest degree practicable Building and Site Design • New development promotes excellence in building and site design • New development follows the intent of envisioned building forms, including height limits, setbacks, stepbacks, and relationship to streets and public spaces • New development minimizes impacts to lower - intensity adjacent uses in keeping with the transition recommendations to create a well - balanced and pleasing mix of building types and activities across a diverse mix of intensities and uses • New development enlivens and supports streets and public spaces by incorporating active ground -level commercial uses with a high degree of transparency and /or a high frequency of entries with residential uses, as well as high - quality design and amenities at the pedestrian level • New development supports the role of South Willamette Street as the vital, pedestrian - friendly commercial core of the district • Site, building, and infrastructure design contributes to a healthy and livable community by following sustainable development practices to the greatest degree practicable • New development implements the "heart of the walkable district" concept through active retail uses as well as building, street, sidewalk, and parking design features that establish an active, attractive, pedestrian - friendly and well - connected commercial core for the district • New housing development implements the goals of the Special Area Plan for the district by providing a mix of housing types and range of affordability in designs that contribute to cohesive streetside character Transportation • New development contributes to well - connected, safe, convenient and attractive use by all modes of travel throughout the district, including walking, bicycling, transit, and automobiles • New development incorporates shared parking strategies for the district through a variety of means including shared access, cooperation with other property owners, partnership with the City, and parking design and management recommendations • Public streets includes on- street parking to the extent possible, to support existing and new commercial and retail uses • Public streets are planned for construction or re- construction with green stormwater treatment systems to the extent feasible, including but not limited to infiltration planters, rain gardens, and vegetated swales 52 ■ City of Eugene