9/17/2018 University of Oregon officials push for city approval of north campus plan, while residents push back- News -The Register-Guard -Eugene, OR <br />"I'd like to think the university is going to comply with this in the future," <br />Hancock said, referring to the UO's commitment to enhance riverfront <br />vegetation and wildlife habitat. "But what's the evidence that's going to <br />happen? There should be a condition to protect the public interest that the <br />UO will comply with Eugene (city) code, and be issued a permit only under <br />the condition that this project is completed in phases, with the first phase <br />including the removal of blackberry bushes and ivy and restoring the <br />watershed. Otherwise we have no way to ensure accountability." <br />Not everyone doubted the UO's plan, however. <br />The university's pledged restoration of the riverfront could benefit students <br />with new educational opportunities along the river, said Michelle Emmons, <br />south valley advocate for the environmental nonprofit organization <br />Willamette Riverkeeper. <br />"This project could provide increased community engagement with the <br />river," Emmons said. "If done right, we believe our community, with the <br />university, could lead the next generation of riverkeepers and showcase the <br />next generation of environmental and conservation strategies, and <br />sustainable community development." <br />Follow Elon Glucklidi on Twitter na EGlucklidt. Email <br /> <br />elon.gluckliL*@registerguard.com. <br /> <br />https://www.registerguard.com/news/20180913/uniwrsity-of-oegon-officials-push-for-city-approval-of-north-campus-plan-while-residents- push- back 3/3 <br />