higher density development that might not otherwise come. Some believe that planning <br />should be deferred because of the downturn in the local and national economy, and the <br />imminent threat of global climate change. Others feel that planning is especially important for <br />these same reasons---that there is a renewed urgency to change how we live, and that this Plan <br />can help meet important sustainability goals. <br />Ultimately, not every viewpoint could be reconciled or reflected in the Concept Plan. However, <br />the Plan does attempt to "weave" a vast amount of public input into a coherent plan that <br />enjoys broad public support. <br />The Concept Plan is intended to provide the City, neighborhood associations, property owners <br />and residents a map for future action. It includes implementation strategies for: preservation <br />and enhancement of the Willamette River Greenway and parks; a sustainability strategy; a <br />transportation improvement plan; land use and development objectives with concepts for <br />potential changes to the land use code; and a public collaboration and partnerships strategy. <br />The Lower River Road Concept Plan concludes with over thirty recommendations grouped <br />under the five strategies. <br />Major external forces are at work that will affect implementation of this Concept Plan, so good <br />judgment and discretion will be needed as next steps are considered. As noted-in section 3.1, <br />implementation strategies and recommendations "should be revisited and revised" and the <br />work program updated periodically to reflect progress or needed adjustments. <br />Further and successful implementation will require support from the City and Lane County, and <br />continued participation, respect, careful listening, and cooperation among property owners, <br />residents, and the established neighborhood organizations. <br />Individual reports and maps for this project can be accessed at the Rasor Mixed Use Center <br />website www.eugene--or.gov_/rasorpark or by contacting Ken Guzowski at <br />ken.j.guzowski@ci.eugene.or.us and at 1.541.682-5562. <br />