Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014 Michael Kinnison, Eugene Human Rights and Neighborhood Involvement Kelly Putnam, Eugene Crime Prevention Program Manager Jeff Petry, Eugene Parking Services Carolyn Jacobs, South University Neighborhood Association Malcolm Wilson, South University Neighborhood Association Karen Hyatt, UO Government and Community Relations

Near Campus Area Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014

Population 2010 Population of Eugene: 174,000 Population of near campus neighborhoods: 15,500 25%-84% are between yrs old UO enrollment and trends: Nearly 25,000 in ,200 live on campus or other UO housing Grew by nearly 5,000 between State of OR goal of 40% residents with 4 year degree by 2025 Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014

Density and Housing Owner Occupancy: Fairmount 55% Amazon 47% South University 20% West University 1% Tremendous growth and change in the last 5 years Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014

Catalogue of Negative Impacts A. Property, Personal & Behavior Crimes & Issues 1. Noise-related 2. Related to Personal Safety (violent crimes, fighting, intimidation, sexual assault, robbery) 3. Related to Property (theft, vandalism, trespass, graffiti, removal of public signs) 4. Traffic (illegal parking, DUII, speeding) B. Zoning/Land Use Issues 1. Property Upkeep (incl. not limited to: garbage removal, lawn care, home maintenance, litter) 2. Parking 3. Zoning Violations 4. Exodus of Long-Term Neighbors Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014

Zones B & C Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014

Neighborhood Arena Liaison Committee Matthew Knight Arena Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014

Community Welcome Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014

CommUniversity Assistant program Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014

…Complaints are shared with neighbors, the Eugene Police Department, property managers/owners, and, when appropriate, certain offices at the University of Oregon. Please know that university, city and neighborhood representatives will pay close attention to activity at this address and further complaints may result in a follow up visit. We also welcome ideas from residents to create workable solutions that will make our neighborhoods a desirable and safe place for all residents to live. Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014

UO Student Day of Service in campus neighborhoods Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014

Lessons Learned While we cannot eliminate neighborhood livability issues, we can manage and improve them Leadership buy-in is key Need all partners at the table Lack of resources can be overcome with creativity and collaboration No silver bullet. Takes a mix of approaches from carrot to stick. Maintaining Neighborhood Livability in University Neighborhoods Neighborhoods, USA Conference May 22, 2014