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it <br /> it <br /> I, January 31, 2007 <br /> I~, CONTACT: Allen Lowe, Planning and Development Department, 541-682-5113 <br /> Rob Inerfeld, Public Works Engineering Division, 541-682-5343 <br /> I' From Public Information Section, 682-5523 or 954-2938 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Parking Policy Expert to Speak in Eugene on February 5 <br /> Donald Shoup, author of The High Cost of Free Parking and professor of urban planning <br /> at the UCLA School of Public Affairs, will offer a free presentation on how to manage parking in <br /> I' ways that promote compact livable cities on Monday, Feb. 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the <br /> i Bascom/Tyikeson Room of -the Eugene Public Library, 100 10th Avenue. <br /> <br /> ~ The presentation is sponsored by the City of Eugene, Commuter Solutions, and the <br /> Oregon Transportation and Growth Management Program. <br /> Shoup argues that parking regulations have a large impact on the shape of our cities and <br /> often favor driving over other modes of transportation. In his talk, he will discuss how cities <br /> <br /> I <br /> around the country have changed their parking strategies to revitalize downtowns, stimulate <br /> business, and expand transportation choices. <br /> <br /> ~I An economist, Shoup has received national attention for his analysis of the effects of <br /> I, parking policies on community design, housing costs, and transportation. Shoup's presentation is <br /> I' timely as parking strategies will be a key component of mixed-use center plans that are under way <br /> <br /> ~i <br /> in Walnut Station and Rasor Park. <br /> i <br /> For more information, contact Allen Lowe at Eugene Planning and Development <br /> or Rob Inerfeld at Eu ene Public <br /> Department at 541-682-5113 or allen.d.lowe@ci.eugene.or.us, g <br /> Works Department at 541-682-5343 or rob.inerfeld@ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> ~I <br /> Eugene Public Works • www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br /> 858 Pearl Street, Eugene, Oregon 97501 • 541-682-5523 • fax 541-682-6826 • e-mail pwadmin@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />