Climate-Friendly Areas Evaluation Report

On a scale from 'Do Not Support' to 'Strongly Support' how do you feel about this candidate area? (Primary)What are the challenges and opportunities you see for this candidate area? (Primary)On a scale from 'Do Not Support' to 'Strongly Support' how do you feel about this candidate area? (E. Barnett)What are the challenges and opportunities you see for this candidate area? (E. Barnett)On a scale from 'Do Not Support' to 'Strongly Support' how do you feel about this candidate area? (West Main)What are the challenges and opportunities you see for this candidate area? (West Main)Did we miss any areas you think should be considered?If you would like to be added to the City of Medford's email list for updates on this project, please add your name and email below. 5Limited availability of RVTD services in more outlying neighborhoods. For example, I live 1 block off E Main and no bus runs up to North Phoenix Rd or down to downtown w/out walking 10 blocks or more. 5Again, no good bus routes to these areas from outlying neighborhoods. 5 Kristine A. [email protected] t 10Provides for easy access to public transportation and close to essential services. Helps redevelop underdeveloped and somewhat blighted areas. 1 10Close to central services and public transportation. no. Thank you Mark Knox [email protected] 9The area has some of the most historic homes and businesses. The CFAs threaten those areas to demolish and clear sites to make way for the larger area footprint necessary to support the vertical construction. 10The soil type can pose development challenges. Removed from the present area of density around downtown and where the busses are utilized. This area could create a 'separate' downtown effect. The most advantageous reason for this area is that this region is an underdeveloped area where meeting the goals would not displace the lower-income population area of Liberty Park and preserves historic structures. 10Other than the distance from the freeway and downtown, this area is great. There are already numerous residential dwellings and commercial businesses. It's glat and walkable. There are fewer residential units impacted and the area and less displacement. Amy Gunteramygunter.planning@gma il.com 0I own a large piece of property on this ground, and run a business on that ground. How does this effect my business? Brian Stuart [email protected] 0Parking issues - Transportations logistics for commuting citizens, impacts to existing property owners. 5Where do all the residents park? If there are commercial properties where do customers park? Logistics on enough access to support a business. 0How do you create a climate friendly zone in a major transportation thorough fare? West Main (old 238) and Ross Lane that was just improved. Where do all the residents of these huge apartment complexes park. I know the idea is less vehicles but assuming no vehicles is not realistic. 85 ft building height and minimal parking, hoping people use Public Transportation and bicycles? 10Has retail shopping and city and county government, as well as restaurants and parks. Traffic flow of Central and Riverside provides natural barriers to contain area. While some of the area is already developed other parts need to be restored and developed. Could be a great asset to downtown Medford. 0Too far removed from center of Medford to be a nexus of climate-free activity. 5Variety of structures and enterprises already existing could be a good starting point for development of a CFA. Traffic patterns are heavy use for West Main and rerouting heavy traffic probably necessary. Lois Hoeffler [email protected] 0 0It appears this area includes land in at least partial agricultural production. What is the justification for converting it to some other use? 5Before imposing any of these changes it is essential that you have the support of the majority of the property owners who will be affected by zoning changes. The city has a reputation of forcing changes on owners without adequate support.