October Project Update

Curious about what's going on with Urban Growth Strategies? Staff will be creating regular updates that provide relevant project information, milestones, and upcoming opportunities for engagement. For October 2024, project updates include:

• Draft Land Use Designation Map: The Planning Division is thrilled to announce the creation of the new draft Land Use Designation Map (LUDM)! As part of the current phase of the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan, this innovative digital map will replace the 2004 Metro Plan Diagram, providing a clearer and more detailed view of land use within Eugene's UGB.
• Climate-Friendly Areas Recommendation: On October 8, 2024, the Eugene Planning Commission made a recommendation to City Council on where to designate Climate-Friendly Areas. On November 13, 2024, the Eugene City Council will hold a work session and potentially take action
• Staff visiting Peace Village for a listening session on housing needs and priorities, as well as neighborhood qualities.2024 Community Engagement Summary: From January through September 2024, City staff engaged with over 800 people through 45 in-person events and three online activities on Urban Growth Strategies. Read the 2024 Engagement Summary here.
• Meeting Eugene's Housing Need: Eugene needs more than 27,000 homes over the next 20 years, according to the latest results of the draft Oregon Housing Needs Analysis. Read more about how that compares to our current development trends and how it will inform Urban Growth Strategies.
• Recent and Upcoming Public Meetings: Staff recently presented on Climate-Friendly Areas to both the Eugene Planning Commission and City Council. In addition to another work session and possible action with City Council in November, staff will present updates on the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan and other UGS topics to the Eugene and Lane County planning commissions in December.

Read the full project update for October 2024 here.