Urban Growth Strategies
Urban Growth Strategies will identify the tools, actions, policies, and land needed for the next 20 years to support housing and living wage jobs in Eugene.
Our homes are the foundations for our lives; they are places of shelter, safety, gathering and comfort. Finding a place to call home and earning enough to pay for rent or a mortgage is getting harder in Eugene. Our community is growing, and the City is working hard to improve opportunities for housing and jobs in Eugene.
Project Background
Building off years of planning and community engagement through Envision Eugene, the project will evaluate the need for housing, jobs, parks, infrastructure, schools, and other urban land uses, as well as what tools can help Eugene to grow more efficiently. This work will result in studies of what land is available in Eugene, updates to the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan, other adopted City plans and land use regulations, a parcel-specific land use designation map, and an evaluation of whether there is a need to expand the urban growth boundary (UGB).
Urban Growth Strategies is a collaborative effort that integrates state-required urban growth planning, equitable community engagement, and City Council-directed policy work.
Project Phases
Urban Growth Strategies includes four key phases:
- Understand the needs and priorities of community members related to housing, jobs, and access to community assets in Eugene.
- Take actions to address identified needs, especially related to housing production, affordability, and choice.
- Study the land needed for jobs, housing, and other urban uses (such as parks, schools, and infrastructure).
- Integrate the results of community engagement and technical analysis to create and update the policies and maps guiding land use planning in Eugene.
Stay Involved
Stay tuned for opportunities to engage in Urban Growth Strategies. In the meantime, use the tool below to “Ask a Question" and check out project updates as they're available.
-
Save the Date: Housing, Urban Growth, and City Projects Open House
Share Save the Date: Housing, Urban Growth, and City Projects Open House on Facebook Share Save the Date: Housing, Urban Growth, and City Projects Open House on Twitter Share Save the Date: Housing, Urban Growth, and City Projects Open House on Linkedin Email Save the Date: Housing, Urban Growth, and City Projects Open House link
Share your thoughts on community needs and priorities for housing, future growth, and other ongoing City projects with City of Eugene staff.
Event Information
- Who: All residents invited to meet with City of Eugene staff on various projects and programs
- When: June 5, 2024 from 4:00 – 7:00PM
- Where: Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene OR 97401
Together, we’ll discuss questions like...
- How will Eugene grow over the next 20 years?
- What types of homes will residents need?
- How can the City increase access to daily needs like groceries, schools, and parks?
- How can the City help to stabilize the cost of housing?
- How can the City do all this, and still make progress on our climate goals?
In addition to sharing your perspective on needs and priorities, different City departments will share resources and information on a wide range of topics – renter protections; downtown projects and priorities; transportation safety projects; efficient, healthy, and resilient buildings; community safety, and more. Let us know you're coming on Facebook!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the conversation!
-
Community Engagement Plan Approved!
Share Community Engagement Plan Approved! on Facebook Share Community Engagement Plan Approved! on Twitter Share Community Engagement Plan Approved! on Linkedin Email Community Engagement Plan Approved! link
The Community Engagement Plan for Urban Growth Strategies was recently approved by the Planning Commission. The Plan outlines a multi-year community engagement strategy that will help identify the needs and priorities of community members for housing, jobs, and access to community resources in Eugene.The Community Engagement Plan builds off the Envision Eugene Community Vision and outlines community engagement goals, activities and timeline, engagement strategies, communication tools, and equitable outcomes for the project.
In February, the City of Eugene was awarded additional funding from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development to support equitable community engagement throughout Urban Growth Strategies. Eugene will use this additional funding to support direct engagement with people from historically marginalized communities, as a part of Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC).
Engagement will begin this month and run through the end of 2025. Stay tuned for project updates and engagement opportunities through the EUG Planning Newsletter, by following the project on Engage Eugene, and visiting the project webpage.
What's New?
Recorded Info Sessions
-
In this info session, staff provide a background on Urban Growth Strategies, project goals and phases, and components.
-
In this recorded presentation, City staff provide an overview of what a comprehensive plan is, background on the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan, an overview of Phase II of its development, next steps, and ways for the community to engage in the planning process To learn more about the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan, visit the project webpage at www.eugene-or.gov/EECP. To provide your input on the 2025 draft goals and policies, take the brief surveys at engage.eugene-or.gov/urban-growth-strategies.
-
In this recorded presentation, City staff provide a brief overview of Chapter 1 of the Comprehensive Plan, the 2025 draft goals and policies for Community Engagement, next steps, and ways to engage in the planning process. To learn more about the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan, visit the project webpage at www.eugene-or.gov/EECP. To provide your input on the 2025 draft goals and policies for Community Engagement, take the brief survey at engage.eugene-or.gov/urban-growth-strategies.
-
In this recorded presentation, City staff provide a brief overview of Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan, the 2025 draft goals and policies for Compact Development and Urban Design, next steps, and ways to engage in the planning process.
To learn more about the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan, visit the project webpage at www.eugene-or.gov/EECP. To provide your input on the 2025 draft goals and policies for Compact Development and Urban Design, take the brief survey at engage.eugene-or.gov/urban-growth-strategies.
-
In this recorded presentation, City staff provide a brief overview of Chapter 4 of the Comprehensive Plan, the 2025 draft goals and policies for Housing, next steps, and ways to engage in the planning process.
To learn more about the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan, visit the project webpage at www.eugene-or.gov/EECP. To provide your input on the 2025 draft goals and policies for Housing, take the brief survey at engage.eugene-or.gov/urban-growth-strategies.
-
In this recorded presentation, City staff provide a brief overview of Chapter 5 of the Comprehensive Plan, the 2025 draft goals and policies for Community Health, next steps, and ways to engage in the planning process.
To learn more about the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan, visit the project webpage at www.eugene-or.gov/EECP. To provide your input on the 2025 draft goals and policies for Community Health, take the brief survey at engage.eugene-or.gov/urban-growth-strategies.
Engagement Materials
Community Engagement Summaries
Who's Listening
-
Phone 541-682-5476 Email lrausch@eugene-or.gov -
Phone (541) 682-5561 Email swarren@eugene-or.gov