Land use process
Rendered aerial view of the master plan for the riverfront property

The completed master plan envisions an urban, active "people place" that connects downtown Eugene to an enhanced riverfront environment. The plan outlines a mix of retail, housing and public open space through a combination of infill, adaptive reuse of existing buildings and redevelopment.

However, the current land use zoning for this area is not compatible with mixed-use development. Therefore, the next phase of the project involves creating the necessary land use applications to codify the master plan concepts.

Consultant hired

As one of the first steps in this next phase, EWEB Commissioners in November 2010 approved a contract with Cameron McCarthy Landscape Architecture and Planning to lead the land use application process. The consultant will prepare the technical work associated with multiple land use actions including:

  • Metro and Downtown Plan Amendments
  • Willamette Greenway Permit
  • Zoning changes
  • Transportation analyses

This work is estimated to be done in October 2011.

Rowell Brokaw Architects, which led the master planning process, will continue to provide design direction as well as public outreach with Cogito in 2011.

Once completed, the land use applications will be bundled with the Riverfront Master Plan and submitted to the Eugene City Council for approval.

Public participation

A number of public meetings and hearing are anticipated as part of the land use process. Check back for meeting announcements and process updates.

Next steps

Following the land use application process, the third major phase of the riverfront master plan project will be a "Make Ready/Redevelopment" phase, which includes various activities and decisions needed for redevelopment to occur.

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