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.

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