the prescriptive setbacks, like a string of beads along a street or a spaghetti system of developer streets <br />lined with the same houses dropped into place. Rather this is a community with buildings attached to <br />form useable spaces that contribute to the community needs and uses. Not simply something to mow <br />between separated houses. The portions of the site that are common will be maintained and cared for <br />by the members of the community-as one would care for the shared spaces and outdoor rooms that <br />are a part of their individual house units. <br />Assuming the role of land use planning is to protect the past and to examine and support the future, <br />this project is the future and provides for the City an example for others to study, watch and follow. It <br />demonstrates an approach to housing and land use options, at this scale, not currently found in the <br />City. <br />This is a project that typifies the intent of the PUD ordinance and the goals of the City of Eugene. It is a <br />project and design that should be encouraged and strongly supported. <br />Sincerely <br />Otto P. Poticha FAIA NCARB <br />Architect and Adjunct Associate Professor. <br />256 <br />