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CHAPTER IV <br />A -9. Continually evaluate existing programs regarding changing <br />community needs, attendance, and achievement of program <br />outcomes. Adjust services to meet community needs on a <br />periodic basis. <br />A -10. Use community surveys and similar techniques to determine <br />changing recreation interests and program demand. The 2003 <br />survey showed interest in the following program areas: <br />• Special events programming, such as concerts in the parks; <br />• Competitive and recreational sports; <br />• Arts programming, such as performing, visual, and cultural <br />arts programs, classes, and events; <br />• Programs focusing on the outdoors and natural <br />environment; and <br />• Aquatics. <br />A -11. Increase diversity in program participation by: <br />• Collaborating with people from diverse cultures in <br />planning, designing, and implementing recreation <br />opportunities; <br />• Increasing outreach and cultural relevance of public <br />information regarding recreation; <br />• Hiring culturally appropriate instructors for classes <br />addressing cultural traditions, e.g., a class in Native <br />American arts should be taught by a Native American; <br />• Highlighting diversity in the Recreation Program Guide; and <br />• Developing strong cultural diversity programming in at least <br />one neighborhood community center. <br />A -12. Offer more intergenerational activities and programs in <br />addition to more traditional age -group oriented programming. <br />Seniors <br />A -13. Adapt programs for seniors and adults (50 +) in response to <br />changing demographics. The 55 to 64 year old age group is <br />expected to experience one of the greatest increases in the <br />coming years as the leading edge of the baby boomer <br />generation enters this age category. <br />32 City of Eugene PROS Comprehensive Plan <br />