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We love “processing” our differences here in Eugene, don’t we? In fact, Eugene City Council wants to hear from you — again — on two controversial land-use proposals.
First, the council called for another public hearing on changes the University of Oregon is proposing in part of the Fairmount neighborhood known as East Campus. UO wants city code to allow taller buildings and dorms, among other changes. Some neighbors aren’t thrilled. But because UO revised its proposal after an earlier round of public comment closed, the council decided they should open things up again so people can speak to the new plan. Grace Chinowsky has the details.
The council also wants a new public hearing on a proposal that would change oversight of industrial development in town — and how it might affect the health of nearby residents. The Public Health Standards Project — which has grown out of the J.H. Baxter mess — has produced some tension between the business and environmental communities. Ashli Blow reports on the status of that proposal.
The Ducks men’s basketball team reached the end of the road today with a 70-60 loss to Maryland in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. Lookout sports correspondent Tyson Alger is hard at work “processing” this defeat right now, so check for his story later tonight on the Lookout website.
Our partner Oregon Journalism Project has an interview with Oregon State University robotics professor Jonathan Hurst, who has spun off a company that builds AI robots. Called Agility Robotics, it is among the best-funded startups in Oregon history, currently valued at $2.5 billion.
And we have a new slice-of-life photograph from Isaac Wasserman today: a perfect distillation of the colors of almost-spring Eugene: hot pink magnolia blooms and a many-shades-of-gray sky.
In our opinion section:
- A letter-writer says money is likely the root of most problems in NCAA sports.
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DAILY DIGEST
Council wants more public feedback on proposed changes in East Campus
By Grace Chinowsky
After UO revised its controversial plan to allow taller development near campus, Eugene councilors voted for another public hearing so residents can weigh in.
Eugene council calls for new public comment on Baxter-inspired land use change
By Ashli Blow
Nearly a year after Eugene launched its Public Health Standards Project, councilors unanimously directed staff to schedule another round of public comment as they seek clarity on how the proposal can protect residents living near industrial areas.
$2.5 billion AI robotics startup grows from OSU professor’s work
By Oregon Journalism Project Staff
In an interview, Jonathan Hurst, the man who started the robotics program at Oregon State, talks about his company, his newest robot, his view of what the market will be for his products, and the business environment in Oregon.
Student athletes’ wellbeing takes a back seat when there’s money to be made | Letter to the editor
By Letters to the Editor
Enjoy your evening,
Bob
