Urban Renewal in Eugene
Urban Renewal is a tool used by cities to finance improvements and redevelopment in specific areas of a city by reinvesting the increase in the area's property taxes, it is also called Tax Increment Financing. Learn more about:
What's Happening with Riverfront Urban Renewal?
Learn more about what is currently happening with the Riverfront Urban Renewal District on the Downtown Riverfront webpage, or click below to read about some of the guiding documents for the district:
River Guides
Learn more about the Riverfront Urban Renewal Advisory Committee (River Guides) who will advise the Agency Board on activities in the District.
Upcoming Meetings
In February, the Urban Renewal Agency Board will be considering two possible boundary expansions related to the riverfront property purchase from EWEB and the railroad quiet zone. More information on these expansions will be posted closer to the Board's Work Sessions.
Downtown Projects
On June 13, 2016 Council amended the Downtown Urban Renewal Plan, which makes the four projects below eligible for urban renewal funds. Visit the links below to learn more about the projects and next steps for community engagement and the approval process.
- High-Speed Fiber
- Farmers' Market Space Improvements
- Lane Community College (LCC) Old Building Redevelopment
- Park Blocks & Open Space Improvements
Community Review Panel
Learn more about projects approved by the Urban Renewal Agency Board and expenditures in the Downtown Urban Renewal District in the Expenditure Review Panel Reports listed below.
How You Can Participate
Interested in staying up to date on the latest Downtown Improvement projects? Click here or text DTWNPROJ to 22828 to subscribe to the City of Eugene Downtown Improvement Projects Mailing List!