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Eugene council hears extensive testimony on University of Oregon East Campus plan; record extended
Summary
The council heard hours of pro‑ and anti‑testimony over a UO‑led package of code amendments and a rezoning covering the East Campus area. Neighbors urged remand and more study of traffic and scale; the council voted to keep the public record open through Feb. 10 to allow additional submissions.
The Eugene City Council on Jan. 20 heard lengthy public testimony over a University of Oregon request to amend the Fairmont neighborhood refinement plan, Eugene land use code, and zoning to enable expanded on‑campus housing in the East Campus area.
University representatives told council the changes are needed to align local code with the institution’s long‑range housing plan and state policy encouraging higher density near transit. "Students who live on campus have better grades, stay in school at higher rates, and graduate faster," one university representative said, and the presentation noted the university's on‑campus housing serves a racially diverse student population and is designed to be implemented on university‑owned land.
Opposition testimony came from dozens of Fairmont residents and the Fairmont Neighborhood Association (FNA).…
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