February 5, 2026 EETAC Meeting

The City of Eugene's EETAC meeting on February 5, 2026, focused extensively on growth monitoring and housing development data. Staff presented detailed analyses of housing permits, development densities, and land use efficiency measures, highlighting trends such as a dip in housing permits in recent years and a predominance of multi-unit developments meeting housing needs. Discussions included challenges related to land suitability, development incentives like SDC reductions, and the complexities of tracking housing tenure and condo developments. Employment land development and density were also reviewed, noting limited new industrial development and the need for better data on infill and building occupancy. The meeting concluded with a preview of the year's schedule, emphasizing upcoming urban growth strategy work and the integration of growth monitoring data into broader planning efforts. Throughout, the conversation underscored the importance of data-driven policy decisions to address housing affordability, land use efficiency, and urban growth management.