2016 Downtown Urban Renewal Plan Amendment

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:

• High-Speed Fiber
• Farmers Market Space Improvements 
• Lane Community College (LCC) Old Building Redevelopment 
• Park Blocks & Open Space Improvements

In addition, the approved amendment: 

• Outlines a required community engagement and public hearing process Opens a New Window.  before the City Council, acting as the Agency Board, can take action to fund the projects (except high-speed fiber Opens a New Window. ). 
• Increases the spending limit (the amount that can be spent on the projects) to $19.4 million; and 
• Expands the district boundary Opens a New Window.  by five acres to incorporate the eastern Park Block area and a portion of the City Hall block. 

A summary of City Council work sessions January through June 13, 2016 can be found here Opens a New Window. . 

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

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