Item B: South Willamette Concept Plan Update

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South Willamette Concept Plan • Design and construct additional improvements to Willamette Street and adjacent commercial side streets according to the long -term vision described in the South Willamette Concept Plan • Design and construct relevant components of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) within the South Willamette district • Construct street improvements that accommodate multi -modal pedestrian transportation amenities such as improved and infilled sidewalks, crosswalks, bus stops, bicycle parking, and shared vehicle parking • Design and construct enhancements to the Amazon Parkway intersection at 24th and 27th Avenue that preserve views to Amazon Park, heighten the identity of the South Willamette district as a unique place and encourage access to the center of the district • Design and construct bicycle and pedestrian connections identified in the Concept Plan to complete sidewalk and path networks, utilizing sustainable design and construction techniques where feasible • Create a direct bicycle access from Amazon Parkway to High Street in the vicinity of 24th Place • Coordinate with LTD to design and construct amenities bringing high- capacity transit service into the district and maximize pedestrian and bicycle connections from transit stations to the core of the district and throughout the district • Design and construct a public alley and related amenities supporting the shopping alley concept on Oak alley between 27th and 28th Avenues, including designation and management of vehicle access through the alley • Investigate traffic calming and mitigating over flow traffic on Portland St. at 23rd Ave., Portland St. at 24th Ave. and along 27th Ave. • Investigate access from Amazon Parkway at 23rd Ave. Open Space • Complete property acquisition, design, and construction of a small public plaza, or develop one in partnership with private property owners, in the "heart of the walkable district," that maximizes frontage on active retail uses and public streets • Partner with private property owners, potentially through the community investment program, to develop, or encourage the development of, public and semi - public open space with an emphasis on creating small destinations along core, walkable areas • Design and construct additional amenities on existing park land in and around the district, e.g. near the Amazon Community Garden, to increase carrying capacity in service of future district residents • In the case of private purchase and development of the Willard School site, secure agreement from the developer to create semi - public open space serving residents of the development according to the concept plan; alternatively, purchase property for public open space according to the Concept Plan; design and construct amenities according to public input through a separate, future process Parking • Design and construct at least three inter- connected, shared parking areas within the core of the district in partnership with district property owners and businesses; may include surface parking initially with the distant future goal of adding structured parking • Establish a shared parking program to encourage business owners to remove barriers, consolidate parking facilities and access, and actively market parking options within the district; potential partnership with broader business development work within the district City of Eugene ■ 59