"...A member of the Eugene Planning Commission (and there may be more than one) approved a plan for residents without ever setting foot in their neighborhood. This person admits not knowing the existence in this area of a large post office, a mature residential forest, and a community east of Willamette Street containing many modest homes with lush gardens, all eminently affordable."

Unfortunately this sort of lack of due diligence and rubber stamping seems to be all too common when it comes to city redevelopment. It would be interesting to see how many members of the Planning Commision live in the affected neighborhoods that they seek to dictate change over. If they can't even be bothered to tour the neighborhood( walking) what business do they have changing it? This is a prime example of why many do not trust the cities judgment on a host of issues.