Eugene, Oregon Development News

Urban Renewal Agency Approves Design Funding for Riverfront Connections Project

The Urban Renewal Agency is considering allocating up to $500,000 for the design and cost estimating phase of the Riverfront Connections project, which aims to improve connectivity between Fifth Street, city hall parking, and the riverfront neighborhood. A key element of this project involves assessing the feasibility and cost of relocating a functional generator that currently obstructs intuitive pathways. The proposal includes phasing the work, with the initial phase focusing on relocating the generator, opening the connection between the parking lot and the neighborhood, optimizing the city hall secure parking lot, and incorporating Parcel 5. The estimated cost for this first phase is around $2 million, with the initial $300,000 allocated for further design and cost refinement. The project aims to enhance accessibility, particularly for those with mobility challenges, and improve the pedestrian experience connecting to the riverfront park and potential future amenities like the proposed restaurant site. The agency ultimately approved $300,000 for the design and refinement of the first phase of the Riverfront Connections project.