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Project Background
The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission adopted the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules in mid-2022 to help meet the state’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while also increasing housing choices and creating more equitable outcomes for all Oregonians.
Eugene and Springfield, among other metropolitan areas across the state, are required to change development standards to encourage more climate-friendly development and reduce emissions from transportation.
Project Goals
Through CFEC implementation, the City of Eugene will accomplish the following goals:
Comply with the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities requirements
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and housing
Provide more climate-friendly housing and transportation options
Center the voices of historically marginalized community groups in decision-making
Stay tuned for opportunities to provide input and participate in community engagement. In the meantime, use the tool below to “Ask a Question" and check out project updates as they're available.
Project Background
The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission adopted the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) rules in mid-2022 to help meet the state’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while also increasing housing choices and creating more equitable outcomes for all Oregonians.
Eugene and Springfield, among other metropolitan areas across the state, are required to change development standards to encourage more climate-friendly development and reduce emissions from transportation.
Project Goals
Through CFEC implementation, the City of Eugene will accomplish the following goals:
Comply with the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities requirements
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and housing
Provide more climate-friendly housing and transportation options
Center the voices of historically marginalized community groups in decision-making
Stay tuned for opportunities to provide input and participate in community engagement. In the meantime, use the tool below to “Ask a Question" and check out project updates as they're available.
Reducing pollution from transportation is the primary goal of a new State of Oregon strategy: Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC). These state regulations require the City of Eugene to change its approach to minimum off-street parking requirements for new development. To choose the best strategy, the City is reaching out and listening to residents and business owners.
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Climate-Friendly Areas Info Session
In this info session, City staff provide an overview of Climate-Friendly Areas and mixed-use centers. By the end of 2024, City Council will provide direction on where to designate Climate-Friendly Areas across Eugene. A Climate-Friendly Area (CFA) is intended to be an area where most people can meet their daily needs without relying on a car. They are envisioned as mixed-use centers with high-density housing, jobs, and services, as well as great walking, biking, and transit infrastructure.
CFEC Timeline
Dec. 2022: Reform Parking Requirements Pt. 1
Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities has finished this stage
Eugene will follow a state-required approach to reduce or remove minimum parking requirements for desired types of development and within one-half mile of frequent transit.
Mar. 2023: Prepare for More Electric Vehicles
Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities has finished this stage
New multi-family housing and mixed-use development (with multi-family housing) must include electrical conduit (pipes) to 40% of parking spots.
Dec. 2023: Reform Parking Requirements Pt. 2
Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities has finished this stage
Eugene will select one of three options to reform parking requirements city-wide.
Dec. 2024: Select Climate-Friendly Areas
Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities is currently at this stage
Through public involvement and based on City Council direction, select areas for more climate-friendly development in newly designated Climate-Friendly Areas.
Dec. 2026: Adopt Climate-Friendly Areas
this is an upcoming stage for Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities
As a part of Urban Growth Boundary planning, adopt land use code and comprehensive plan amendments designating newly designated Climate-Friendly Areas.
2029: Plan for Climate-Friendly Transportation Options
this is an upcoming stage for Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities
Eugene will update the Transportation System Plan (TSP) and other land use and transportation plans to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets.
2029: Ensure Compact, Walkable Design
this is an upcoming stage for Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities
Eugene will update the Land Use Code to allow for more pedestrian-friendly and compact development across the city so neighborhoods are more connected.
Monitor and Adjust
this is an upcoming stage for Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities
The City willmonitor housing production and transportation performance measures over time and develop strategies to ensure we’re making progress.