Overview

In an effort to better understand the connections between walkability, livability and the geography of Eugene, the City of Eugene recently completed a 20-minute neighborhoods assessment. You can learn more about what 20-minute neighborhoods are, why they are important and how this assessment was completed through these short, informative descriptive pages:

What is a 20-Minute Neighborhood?  Why are 20-Minute Neighborhoods important?  What are the benefits of 20-Minute Neighborhoods?  Where can I experience a 20-Minute Neighborhood?  What is the 20-Minute Neighborhood assessment?

How is walkability measured?  What other factors are important?  What have we learned?  What can we influence?

Maps

Eugene’s 20-minute neighborhoods assessment generated a series of 11 maps showing key factors to describe a resident’s access to services without an automobile. The abbreviated descriptions which accompany each map are intended to aid in its interpretation for general audiences. You may download and view each map:

Bike Facilities  Bus Stops  Convenience Stores  Elementary Schools  Employees  Full Composite Heat Map

Full Service Grocery  Intersection Density  Parks  Other Commercial Services  Residential Density  Sidewalks

More Information

To learn more about Eugene's 20-minute neighborhood assessment, contact Ethan Nelson by email or by phone at 541-682-5245.