Dog Park Anyone?

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Gary Haliski

At our recent SCCO meeting, we discussed the possibility of improving some or our undeveloped parks.  The undeveloped parks are Bobolink, Ferndale, Lone Oak, Terra Linda, Wendover and the Madison school area Community Park.

Two concepts were mentioned.  A dog park (Santa Clara does not have one) and natural playgrounds.

WigglyField-1 Here’s a picture of an over the top dog  park in Illinois, named Wiggly Park.
We don’t need the play structures.  We just need a fence, some benches and a parking area.

 

 

natural-playground

Natural playgrounds use stone, timber and other natural objects to develop play areas.  The City of Eugene wants all improvements to be as maintenance free as possible, so the material in the photo at the left is perfect.  Note that the Friends of Awbrey Park installed three basalt columns as benches about five years ago and they have required no maintenance so far.

balancing-rocksIf you are interesting in improving any of the parks, please attend the next SCCO meeting and/or contact us at sccoorg@gmail.com

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U-Haul Community Development meeting cancelled.

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Gary Haliski

The Friday, November 20th  Community Developer meeting regarding U-Haul’s proposal to change the use of the former Ray’s Market building has been cancelled.  U-Haul is taking a new look at the direction they will be taking with the property.

UHaul

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SCCO General Meeting Thursday, November 5

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Gary Haliski

There are several interesting topics for this months meeting.

  • Proposal by U-Haul for the site of the former Ray’s Market . Note that on Friday, November 20th there will be a  Community Developer meeting regarding U-Haul proposals to change the use of the former Ray’s Market building at 150 Oroyan Avenue.  7:00 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 3280 River Road
  • We have many undeveloped parks in Santa Clara;  how do we see  each of them, might they be different, and which ones get developed first?
  • Update on the Santa Clara Implementation Planning Team  (SCRRIPT) as they begin working on the Santa Clara and River Road Area Plan
  • Establishing Bike routes that celebrate the wonders of Santa Clara.
  • Update on the trail and new bridge going into Awbrey Park.  Installation is getting close.

SCCO Meeting location:

Messiah Lutheran Church
3280 River Road
7:00 pm

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Awbrey Park trail construction underway

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Gary Haliski
trail oct 26-7

New trail at Awbrey Park. this is where the north side of the trail ends at the creek. You can see the construction of the south side of the creek in the background.

Neighbors and students at Awbrey Park school will have safer access to Awbrey  Park when the trail is complete and the bridge is installed.

The trail will be finished by Saturday, November 7th.  It’s also possible the footings for the bridtrail oct 26ge will be completed by that date. Drop by the park on the 7th and visit with the Friends of Awbrey Park from 9AM until noon..

Snacks, juices and coffee will be available.  There will also be some extra gloves and tools for those who want to pull ivy, attack blackberries or otherwise play in the park.

In addition, the Friends of Awbrey Park, will be glad to show native plants that you may want to use around your house.

 

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Openings on Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Gary Haliski

Bike PedThe Santa Clara Community Organization has been actively reviewing the transportation plans for our area.  We would love to have someone step forward and volunteer for the Bike/Ped Advisory Committee.  Applicants must reside within the Eugene Urban Growth Boundary.

The City of Eugene seeks residents who are interested in serving on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).  BPAC advises City of Eugene staff, community organizations, and partner agencies on implementation of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategic Plan, represents community and constituent interests in transportation planning decisions, and provides feedback to staff on projects relating to walking and bicycling.

BPAC members play a vital role in implementing walking and biking projects in the Transportation System Plan which will shape the future of the pedestrian and bicycling system for the next 20 years and make Eugene an even greater place for people who walk and bicycle.
The selected new members will serve two year terms beginning January 2016.  Applicants must reside within Eugene’s Urban Growth Boundary and be willing to attend monthly meetings and read background materials provided by city staff.  Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.
Applications are available online via the City of Eugene website at:  www.eugene-or.gov/bpac,  e-mail at:  lee.shoemaker@ci.eugene.or.us, or by picking up an application at City of Eugene Engineering, 99 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene.
The deadline for submitting applications is October 31, 2015. For more information, contact Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Lee Shoemaker at 682-5471 orlee.shoemaker@ci.eugene.or.us.
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