Synthesis maps of areas that were identified as “working” vs. “needs improvement” were developed <br />through this process. <br /> <br />2011 <br />Public outreach continued to establish a core group of interested parties, organizations and <br />community members. The City collaborated on a UO architecture studio with a focus on key <br />concepts such as street character and walkability on Willamette Street, district identity, housing and <br />mixed use types. The community was invited to two workshops introducing and then presenting <br />student work. The South Willamette Project was launched to the wider community as an Envision <br />Eugene Pilot Project in the fall of 2011 with a Community Charrette and a follow-up “results” Gallery <br />Walk. Synthesis maps of key concepts were the primary product of this outreach. An associated video <br />and questionnaire were launched online. District walkability, bike lanes on Willamette Street, and <br />higher expectations for building design were identified as primary community goals. <br /> <br />2012 <br />Two community workshops were organized, one in the summer and one in the fall outlining urban <br />planning tools and proposed architectural form concepts in detail. An online video and questionnaire <br />accompanied each workshop. At this point, the South WillametteStreet Improvement Plan separated <br />from the South WillamettePilot Projecthowever there remained an overlap of participation and <br />response to the questionnaires was robust and engaged. <br /> <br />2013 <br />The completed South Willamette Concept Plan was introduced in April 2013 with a Planning <br />Commission Open House. The plan included well developed graphics, transition elements, and new <br />subdistrict concepts such as Single Family Options. <br /> <br />The late summer and fall included four targeted stakeholder meetings primarily for business and <br />property owners with the objective of introducing urban design strategies for creating a pedestrian- <br />friendly environment along Willamette Street. The project included working closely with three <br />property owners on Willamette and producing detailed analysis of development potential and <br />impacts of the proposed code. <br /> <br />A Community Workshop with an online video and questionnaire provided a forum for the wider <br />community network. Over 140 questionnaires were gathered during the outreach with overwhelming <br />support for a Special Setback on Willamette Street, by both stakeholders and community members. <br /> <br />2014 <br />The initial draft code was completed in April, 2014 one year after the South Willamette Concept Plan <br />was introduced. Comprehensive internal vetting of the proposed standards was initiated and <br />followed with detailed presentations to the Planning Commission. <br /> <br />The key event at the beginning of 2014 was a partnership with the AIA to evaluate or “test-drive” the <br />code against actual developed projects or proposed projects. Areas of strength identified by the AIA <br />included the emphasis placed on the pedestrian realm, street activation and transition elements. <br />Identified drawbacks were the overall prescriptive standards coupled with a variety of feasibility <br />issues. The summer was targeted for a robust Community Outreach plan to introduce the final <br />Findings - 3 <br />