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Civic Center <br />Downtown is both a regional center; and the civic <br />center of our community. Public offices belong <br />downtown, including state, federal and local <br />institutions, as well as non-profit organizations. The <br />new libi°aiy, relocated to the downtown core from <br />its previous location south of 13th Avenue, receives <br />over 1,000,000 visitors per year. City Hall, the Lane <br />County Courthouse, and the new Federal Court- <br />house are all located on 8th Avenue. Other uses such <br />as existing and future downtown fire stations, the <br />downtown LTD Eugene Station and numerous state <br />and federal offices support the multi-faceted civic <br />character of downtown. The Eugene Convention <br />Center draws people downtown from the city and <br />the region for a multitude of conferences and events, <br />both public and private. <br />An illustrative view of the new Federal <br />Courthouse, which will serve all of Oregon <br />outside the Portland area. <br />Cultural Center <br />Downtown is the location for major cultural events. <br />Regional attractions such as the Oregon Bach <br />Festival, the Oregon Festival of American Music, <br />local opera, symphony and ballet companies <br />perform downtown at the Hult Center and the <br />Shedd Institute for the Arts. Smaller theatres, art <br />galleries and related arts activities are also centered <br />downtown. Downtown has significant examples of <br />public art, including sculptures, fountains, decora- <br />tive paving and building ornamentation. These <br />creative activities and works of art reinforce <br />downtown's character and economy. <br />Jennifer Choi <br />performing at <br />the Shedd <br />Concert Hall <br />at OFAM's <br />2003 Zorn <br />Fest. <br />Educational Activities <br />Located east of downtown, the University of Oregon <br />is home to 20,000 students. The U of O is a strong <br />component of the identity of downtown as well <br />as the entire community. Other education <br />facilities, such as Northwest Christian College, <br />Pacific University, Lane Community College's <br />downtown campus, and the U of O's Baker Center <br />are in or near downtown. The large number of <br />students contributes diversity and vitality to <br />downtown and supports businesses and employers. <br />The City encourages downtown development that <br />is compatible with this educational community. <br />S EUGENE DOWNTOWN PLAN • APRIL 2004 <br />