Lane Event Center master-plan visioning recommends feasibility studies for hotel and multiuse sports; work group highlights community values

Aug 26, 2025

Consultants and a 16-member visioning work group presented a community-engagement master-plan report recommending phased feasibility studies (hotel, expanded convention space, multiuse sports) and continued community input; board signaled support to proceed to next planning steps.

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Lane County staff and consultants presented a community-engagement report on Aug. 26 outlining recommendations for a master plan and site concept for the Lane Events Center (LEC). The visioning work group—s final recommendations call for targeted feasibility studies (hotel and multiuse sports/convention expansion), a comprehensive funding strategy and phased master planning while continuing community engagement.

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