• Lane Community College’s  proposed new downtown campus and energy center on the vacant lot at 10th and Charnelton across from the Eugene Public Library,
• A proposed Veterans’ Administration medical clinic on Willamette Street,
• Infrastructure improvements to the Park Blocks for the Farmers’ Market, 
• Additional downtown urban renewal assistance in funding the Broadway Place Garages so that the Garages remain available and in good condition to support other development and redevelopment in downtown (which will free up general fund dollars for additional police officers for the Downtown Safety Initiative).
   

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Four Funding Strategies To Be Considered
On March 8, the Urban Renewal Agency Board/City Council will consider four funding strategies for the package of downtown projects -  Lane Community College’s new downtown center; public safety improvements and increased police staffing; Veterans Affairs Willamette Street Clinic; and Park Blocks improvements for the Farmers’ Market.  You can read more about it here.

Council Considers Funding Options for Downtown Projects
On February 10th, the City Council reviewed the City Manager’s recommendation for funding specific downtown projects and next steps. You can read the recommendation here. The Council continued this discussion at a work session on February 22.

Results from Open House Surveys
Two open houses were held on January 6th and 7th to share information and gather feedback on eight potential downtown revitalization projects that aim to boost the local economy and foster a vibrant downtown.  You can review a summary of the Open House survey results here.

Downtown Projects & Funding Options

On January 11th City Council reviewed eight potential downtown projects and their funding options. Read more about the projects and funding options here

Downtown Revitalization Projects

City Council’s December 14 ^th work session focused on eight potential downtown projects to help boost the local economy and foster a vibrant downtown. Read more about the projects here .

Downtown Revitalization Strategies

On October 21st the City Council reviewed and discussed a set of strategies for downtown revitalization.  They included: Jobs & Redevelopment; Safety; Parking; and Amenities & Attractions. Read more about the strategies here.  Watch the presentation and Council discussion here.

What type of economic development and revitalization projects would people like to see downtown? That was the focus of a recent survey conducted by the City of Eugene and the Strategy Research Institute. The results were presented to the City Council and you can see them here. You can also watch the City Council presentation here. (click on Item C: Downtown Outcomes)