These guidelines need to stress filling in the gaps <br />along the street and encouraging buildings with <br />minimal setbacks and parking in the real: <br />Currently, 5th Avenue ends at the railroad tracks at <br />High Street, with pedestrian access to the riverfront <br />only through a small path in EWEB's parking lot. <br />An improved connection is needed to provide <br />visual and physical access to the Willamette River <br />and the riverfront path system. <br />Downtown Gateways <br />All four Great Streets provide major entrances into, <br />not just through, downtown. These entrances should <br />be distinct to signify these streets and to reinforce <br />the identity of downtown. A creative solution includ- <br />ing public improvements such as landscaping and <br />artful direction and information signs should be <br />crafted for each key location. <br />Broadway Market, on Broadway <br />at Olive Street. Great streets <br />are great people places. <br />EUGENE DOWNTOWN PLAN APRIL 2004 17 <br />