City Council Work Session: September 14, 2026

The City of Eugene held a City Council Work Session on September 14, 2026, focused on urban growth strategies and proposed land use code amendments aimed at addressing the city's significant housing needs. The session included detailed presentations on the first adoption package, which proposes new housing types such as microvillage housing and single room occupancies (SROs), updates to middle housing codes, and adjustments to development standards including building height increases and streamlined land use application processes. Council members discussed concerns related to neighborhood impacts, privacy, parking, and infrastructure adequacy, while also emphasizing the importance of balancing housing development with community character. The package is intended to comply with state mandates and is scheduled for a public hearing on October 19, 2026, with final adoption expected by the end of the year. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were reported during this session.