[SEN-D] Community Resource Group Next Steps (redevelopment in core commercial areas)
Kevin Matthews
matthews at artifice.com
Mon Oct 4 16:23:59 PDT 2010
FYI -
Some interim draft findings under discussion by the City's Community Resource Group for the Envision Eugene process. And below that, some City staff outlining of the process going forward.
- KMM
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From: Kevin Matthews <matthews at artifice.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 16:16:24 -0700
To: [Envision Eugene Community Resource Group list]
Subject: Re: Community Resource Group Next Steps
Dear CRG,
I'm not sure the whole group has had a chance yet to really consider the draft theme statement on redevelopment in core commercial areas that was part of our overall work product at the CRG meeting of September 14, 2010. (It was read aloud at the very end of the meeting, but that might be all you've seen of it?)
As I understand the use of terms in our process, this does not represent a 'collective statement', as it is not a direct compilation of the actual words of the CRG participants. And it is certainly not a 'consensus statement', as there has been no discussion of agreement, let alone complete agreement. It is a proposed, provisional and trial synthesis of group ideas, complied by a small group to support reflection and revision by the full group.
With that in mind, here are those words to think about:
DRAFT THEME STATEMENT ON REDEVELOPMENT IN CORE COMMERCIAL AREAS
"Plan a network of full-service* transit corridors for Eugene. Plan for gradual redevelopment to high-quality, economically viable mixed-use buildings and multiple use neighborhoods, in core commercial areas* and within a quarter mile of key transit corridors (while protecting established residential neighborhoods).
"Include areas, and focus attention, where success is most likely, using pilot programs when feasible to explore and demonstrate possibilities.
"In these mixed-use buildings and neighborhoods, provide a variety of housing types and affordability adapted to evolving demographics and living trends in our community. Avoid gentrification. Develop with a texture of building types, sizes, and local character.
"Educate, provide incentives, and reduce obstacles, so property owners will embrace the effort and be supported with the assistance and flexibility needed to be successful.
"The WEC Vision for West Eugene provides a strong example, focused around West 11th Avenue, of a corridor plan that addresses the needs of that area. Each transit corridor has unique characteristics and should be given localized consideration and treatment in planning, and as necessary in the land use code.
"Improve walking and bicycling infrastructure to fill gaps and provide safe and convenient connections within and between neighborhoods, services, and transit corridors."
Those are the draft words.
with best wishes,
Kevin Matthews
Friends of Eugene
etc.
On Mon, 4 Oct 2010 15:16:20 -0700, GARDNER Lisa A wrote:
> Greetings Community Resource Group,
>
> Thank you to those who made it out for our redevelopment tour last
> week - I heard a lot of chatter on the bus and was pleased to have
> the opportunity to view different parts of the city with all of you.
> We will have a chance to discuss some of the places we toured at our
> October meeting. If you didn't have a chance to join us, I'd
> encourage you to take a self-guided tour or talk with someone who did
> attend - a list is attached.
>
>
>
> Below is an outline of next steps for both the CRG and general public
> outreach. Technical work is continuing on a parallel path, and we
> look forward to sharing results of our analysis with you at upcoming
> meetings. While we have previously announced the October 12 meeting
> date, the rest of the dates are new and I ask that you add them to
> your calendars as you are able and send your rsvp's for each date
> (October 12, November 3, November 16, and December 7, (if necessary)
> to Kayre.k.Axe at ci.eugene.or.us<mailto:Kayre.k.Axe at ci.eugene.or.us>.
>
> Thank you for your invaluable assistance in providing critical
> wisdom, collective experience, and feedback as we develop and refine
> a plan for Eugene's future growth. Your time is appreciated and I
> have every confidence your involvement will smooth the way for
> implementation of a broadly supported plan.
>
>
> Draft CRG Agenda for October 12, 2010
>
> 1) Mixed use/ Downtown (part 2)
> a) Staff presentation of maps and graphic illustrations of what
> mixed use redevelopment along transit corridors will look like, based
> on analysis and the mixed use collective statement from September CRG
> meeting
> b) Presentation/discussion of how many additional jobs and
> housing units the proposal could reasonably accommodate and what
> tools are necessary to achieve it
> c) Small group exercise to provide feedback on staff proposal
>
> 2) Economic Development (part 1)
> a) Panel presentation on economic development needs and
> employment land issues
> b) Small group exercise to develop collective statement
>
>
> (Public Open House/ Map Room- October 28)
>
>
> Draft CRG Agenda for November 3, 2010
>
> 1) Economic Development (part 2)
> a) Staff presentation of maps and graphic illustrations of what
> economic development will look like, based on analysis and the
> economic development collective statement from October CRG meeting
> b) Presentation/discussion of amount of jobs proposal will
> accommodate inside and outside UGB
> c) Small group exercise to provide feedback on proposal
>
> 2) Single-family Housing (part 1)
> a) Staff presentation on single-family housing trends and needs
> b) Small group exercise to develop collective statement
>
>
> Draft CRG Agenda for November 16, 2010
>
> 1) Single-family Housing (part 2)
> a) Staff presentation of maps and graphic illustrations of what
> single family housing will look like, based on analysis and the
> single-family housing collective statement from November 3 CRG meeting
> b) Presentation/discussion of amount of single-family housing
> proposal can accommodate inside and outside UGB
> c) Small group exercise to provide feedback on proposal
>
> 2) Full Proposal (housing, commercial, industrial) (part 1)
> a) Staff presentation of illustrated draft plan based on
> principles/values statements
> b) Presentation/discussion of estimates of number of housing
> units and jobs the proposal can accommodate inside and outside UGB
> c) Small group exercise to provide further feedback.
>
>
> (Potential Public Workshop to vet full proposal -November 30)
>
>
> Draft CRG Agenda for December 7, 2010 (if necessary)
>
> 1) Full Proposal (housing, commercial, industrial) (part 2)
> a. Continue discussion on Full Proposal if necessary
>
>
> These meetings will be followed by workshops with the Planning
> Commission, Sustainability Commission, Housing Policy Board, City
> Council, and general public, leading up to a Council decision in
> February 2011 on the content of the plan, or points of agreement, to
> take through the formal adoption process.
>
> Please let me know if I can provide any further information on this
> outline of next steps. I look forward to seeing you on October 12th.
>
>
>
> Lisa Gardner | Planning Director
> City of Eugene | Planning & Development
> 99 West 10th Avenue | Eugene Oregon 97401
> Phone 541.682.5208 | Fax 541.682.5572
>
>
> www.envisioneugene.org<http://www.envisioneugene.org>
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