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Socioeconomics <br />summary translated into Spanish. The newsletter and Spanish-language summary also provided <br />notice that aSpanish-language translator would be available at both public meetings. During the <br />_ public meetings, only one comment was made in Spanish. The comment questioned whether <br />there actually was a translator present at the meeting but did not provide a comment on the draft <br />EIS or raise any issue about the project. <br />Additionally, construction of the proposed project would not require acquisition or relocation of <br />any residential properties, although development of the courthouse has the potential to induce <br />additional commercial development in the area surrounding the site. Nearby residents may be <br />affected by this induced development. It is likely, however, that future redevelopment will occur <br />at both of the alternative sites currently under consideration, whether or not they are selected for <br />the new courthouse. The city of Eugene has plans for ariver-front park that includes the Eugene <br />alternative site, which would induce further development in the area. The Springfield <br />Renaissance Development Corporation has plans for redevelopment of the area around the <br />Riverfront site, including new mixed-use buildings to the north and east of the site. <br />Courthouse construction would disrupt traffic in the immediate area for approximately one year <br />and would increase levels of noise and dust near the selected site. Construction impacts have not <br />been identified as major consequences and would therefore not be significant for low-income or <br />minority populations. The GSA would minimize or avoid these temporary construction impacts <br />through implementation of best management practices. Construction is not expected to be a <br />major disruption at any of the alternative sites because of the small number of residences located <br />in the immediate vicinity of the project. The social and economic consequences of constructing <br />the project are not expected to be significant. <br />Selection of either of the action alternatives would not affect neighborhood quality and <br />community cohesion. Environmental consequences to low-income or minority people, as well as <br />_ all others living in the area, are expected to be minor and could be mitigated. Low-income or <br />minority populations would not suffer disproportionately high environmental impacts. <br />Potential Mitigation Measures <br />Population, Housing, and Demographics <br />Construction of the courthouse project would temporarily increase the demand for rental units in <br />the Eugene/Springfield area. <br />Because there would be no significant long-term impact on population or housing, no mitigation <br />measures would be necessary for any of the proposed alternatives. If the Riverfront site is <br />selected, it would be appropriate for the GSA to work with the current tenants to ensure that <br />adequate commercial space is available for the displaced medical/dental offices and the other <br />businesses located onsite. In compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act of 1970, as amended, <br />property to be acquired for the new federal courthouse would be purchased for fair market value, <br />and businesses displaced by the project would be entitled to relocation assistance: <br />New Federal Courthouse. 117 Final EIS <br />