Presented by Jeff Krueger, Lane Council of Governments, at Within Our Reach 2012

1. Headwaters
Eugene
Portland

2. Willamette River
Open Space Vision
(Eugene and
Springfield Area)
 30-year vision
 Multi-objective
 Endorsed by elected officials

3. Delta
Ponds
Raptor Views
Parks and
Habitat

4. Opportunities to Better Utilize River Frontage

6. River Oriented Development Opportunity Areas

7. River Oriented
Development
Key Concepts:
• Provide opportunities for river-
oriented mixed use
• Emphasis on redevelopment of
existing industrial and commercial
sites
• ecologically sensitive design
• Integration of open space
• Improved visual quality

8. EWEB Eugene Water &
Electric Board Site
Promote
opportunities for
river friendly
redevelopment of
industrial property

9. The master plan weaves functional open space into the site,
maximizes green infrastructure, and maximizes public enjoyment

10. Glenwood
Glenwood
Refinement Plan
(Springfield)

12. Glenwood
Refinement Plan
Creating a river friendly
vision and promoting
redevelopment
Goals:
 Improve public
connectivity to river
 Promote a mix of
suitable uses that
benefit from river
 Enhance ecological
function
 Integrate green
infrastructure

13. Questions:
 Does your community have similar opportunities?
 What are some obstacles that prevent positive
progress toward revitalization?
 Success stories from other communities?