My neighbors asked for walkable commercial areas back in listening sessions <br />we held in 2014 and continued to strongly support that concept in subsequent <br />citizen input events. To respond to that strong value, I am asking that you <br />recommend to the City Council use of one-time funds to create a <br />neighborhood-specific zone to protect the neighborhood and provide the <br />equity that it deserves. If City-wide changes are subsequently made that <br />protect all neighborhoods, the zone could be eliminated. <br />One-time funds could also be used to address the River Road Corridor issue <br />cited by the CAC and RRCO board and the parking issue cited by the RRCO <br />board. <br />In a time of constrained resources for ongoing services, the City has an <br />opportunity to strengthen the neighborhood plan by using one-time resources. <br />This approach will have far-reaching positive results, a great investment of City <br />funds and will keep faith with the two neighborhoods who have worked so long <br />and hard to develop this plan. <br />Sincerely, <br />Hillary Kittleson <br />995 Elkay Drive <br />Eugene, OR 97404 <br />This testimony endorsed by: <br />Bev Barr, SCCRPT Member, Working Group Member <br />1275 Betty Lane <br />Eugene, OR 97404 <br />Jolene Simpson, Working Group Member <br />190 Hawthorne Ave. <br />Eugene, OR 97404 <br />Charles Kittleson <br />995 Elkay Drive <br />14