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Work Session: Envision Eugene Draft Recommendation
Meeting Date: March 14, 2012 Agenda Item Number: A
Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Lisa Gardner
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5208
ISSUE STATEMENT
This work session provides an opportunity to present the City Manager’s recommendation for Envision
Eugene.
BACKGROUND
Two primary goals of the Envision Eugene project are to: 1) determine how Eugene will accommodate
the next 20 years of growth in the community, as required by state law, and 2) create a future that is
livable, sustainable, beautiful and prosperous.
The project kicked off in May 2010 with a series of community meetings and a year of collaborative and
in-depth conversations with a wide variety of thoughtful and knowledgeable community members - the
Community Resource Group. In March 2011, a draft proposal titled Envision Eugene: A Legacy of
Livability was published, setting a course for a new and sustainable vision for the future of Eugene.
Seven pillars, or major objectives, defined the framework for the vision and reflect Eugene’s collective
community values and best outcomes. Each pillar is accompanied by strategies and actions to implement
the vision.
The past 12 months have focused on staff and committee work to refine the draft strategies and actions.
The Technical Resource Group, a committee made up of community members with technical expertise,
spent hundreds of hours vetting data and analysis. While they did not vet all the information that formed
the basis for this recommendation, or the recommendation itself, their work has been invaluable in
providing a solid basis for the recommendation. Six open houses and an on-line open house were held
to share interim work products with the general public. Each month, a project e-newsletter is sent to over
400 people.
The Draft Recommendation presents the land need for housing, jobs, parks, and schools; recommends
an Urban Growth Boundary to accommodate the need; and outlines strategies and actions necessary to
manage growth in line with the community vision. This information will be presented at the March 14,
2012, work session, and the accompanying documents will be distributed at that time.
Next Steps
A series of six community forums will be held around the city to present the recommendation and gather
feedback. Each forum will be from 6 – 8 p.m. and the dates and locations are as follows:
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March 20 - Petersen Barn
March 22 - North Eugene High School
April 3 - Churchill High School
April 5 - Studio at the Hult Center
April 10 - Sheldon Community Center
April 12 - South Eugene High School
Additionally, an on-line survey will be available and a public hearing is scheduled for April 16.
A council work session is scheduled for May 16.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Growth Management Policies
COUNCIL OPTIONS
No formal action is required at this time.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
No action is required on this item. Therefore, no recommendations are offered by the City Manager.
SUGGESTED MOTIONS
No action is required on this item. Therefore, no motions are suggested.
ATTACHMENTS
No attachments.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Lisa Gardner, 541-682-5208
Staff E-Mail: lisa.a.gardner@ci.eugene.or.us
Project Website: www.envisioneugene.org
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