June 2017 – Visit Downtown Eugene

Lane County board approves land swap agreement with city of Eugene, exchanging downtown properties for a courthouse and a City Hall

June 28, 2017

“This agreement continues the long-held vision of restoring the city’s civic heart and the continuing push to revitalize downtown.” – Mayor Vinis By Elon Glucklich Original Story: The Register-Guard (6.28.17). Eugene and Lane County leaders announced an agreement Tuesday on key deal points in a proposed exchange of downtown properties for a new county courthouse and City Hall,…READ MORE

Head downtown to the Beach!

June 28, 2017

The beach is coming to the Park Blocks on July 7th thanks to Travel Lane County! Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Oregon Beach Bill in downtown Eugene! Have you ever seen sand in downtown Eugene? Come discover dunes popping up in the Eugene park blocks around the fountain at this free event. Celebratory…READ MORE

Downtown dining: A new deck with seating is slated for Eugene’s Park Blocks

June 12, 2017

City launches a makeover of the west side of the area By Christian Hill Original Story: The Register-Guard (6.12.17). The city of Eugene is launching a makeover of the west side of the downtown Park Blocks to try to make the spot more inviting to people, especially diners. Officials hope to have a dining deck…READ MORE