Landscaping Feedback Received to Date

8/17/23

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My house backs up to the old reservoir and I appreciate having usable green space. I would like to see better lighting to discourage graffiti, vandalism, etc. I also think it would be nice to consider a dog park! We also love roller skating so paved paths would be accessible and fun.

8/17/23

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College Hill is a geographic high point separating various parts of the Friendly neighborhood. The FAN emergency response team ("Ready Friendly") uses the existing reservoir surface for our radio communications base, connecting teams around FAN with the City of Eugene emergency response center. It would be great to have access to a paved surface near the top of the hill after the project (as a minimum) "nice to have" - access to emergency power, a pole or tower with GMRS and Ham antennas, and a storage locker for emergency supplies, accessible to the FAN team. Thanks!

8/17/23

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I am saddened by the loss of such a unique and well utilized concrete space for roller sports and recreation. I will eagerly await to hear about plans for some sort of future replacement. Hundreds of wheeled Eugenians will thank you!

8/17/23

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We have used the reservoir since 2011 - biking, walking, rollerskating, meet ups with friends. I hope it can be a park-like atmosphere in 2027.

8/17/23

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Please keep it as accessible green space as possible and figure a way to integrate tanks to have connectors for a pad for people to continue to be able to BE ON. Love the Tai Chi group and I do exercise on the pad as well - thank you.

8/17/23

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I would love for EWEB to preserve a space for bikes, skates, rollerblades, etc. to be able to recreate in the area. This reservoir is an important community asset (and I understand it must be demolished) but it would be wonderful if another flat area could be reserved for us.

8/17/23

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Got a lot of info about he project and the plan for the new tanks. As a roller skater, who has used this space for the past 2 yrs, I would love to see a new space incorporated for us skaters to go. I would love to see a flat covered space or even a small skate park for all types of wheets. I know this neighborhood would really appreciate a new space for activities. Thanks!

8/17/23

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I would like to see a new recreation space of smooth flat concrete to replace the old, somewhere for rollerskating, dance performances, frisbee, skate boarding, etc. Also, if possible, it would be fantastic if the space had a roof to make it usable during the rainy months. Thanks!

8/17/23

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Ensure integration of new tanks with essential current recreational uses. Mitigate view of industrial nature of new facility. Hard and soft scape uses are important but hardscape most unique and special to neighborhood functions.

8/17/23

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1) Do fence outside street ROW; 2) Protect large trees; 3) Post project graphics when available; 4) It will be great to update tanks for the next 100 yrs!

8/17/23

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It would be amazing if part of the park can remain open these next few years. Would love to preserve a view while accessing the park. Would love to still have a big open concrete space. So many of us use this for recreation - star gazing, tai chi, yoga, so many kids have learned how to ride their bikes here, community gathering.

8/17/23

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I use both the North & South grass areas as well as walk by the East side of the reservoir on a regular basis. I hope that there will be public natural spaces/grass, etc. for the people to use, spend time in, walk through, etc.

8/22/23

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This reservoir is a unique, informal hardscape. 1) The view here is spectacular, providing an escape from “urban” life.  I have often felt relief visiting the reservoir. 2) The informal nature of this “hardscape” was wonderfully approachable to my daughter.  She used the space to learn to ride a bike, roller-skate, drive remote control toys and various similar activities.  Our daughter was otherwise intimidated by conventional hardscapes like basketball and tennis courts that are relatively endemic.  This “informal hardscape” coupled with the spectacular view made the reservoir a valuable resource. 3) Astronomic opportunity speaks for itself. Hopefully, the renovation will incorporate access to the sunset and other vistas, while providing some similar “urban relief” and recreation. Thanks for your consideration. 

8/23/23

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In regards to where the old [elevated tank] is, I can see that becoming a place for contemplation and meditation or even tai chi or yoga. The neighborhood will be loosing a lot of useable space.  In particular, seniors benefit health wise from their tai chi. This would not be very expensive, perhaps a few benches and a grassy area. 

9/12/23

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We also hope to have emergency communications radio antenna access.

10/17/23

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My suggestions for the revised water storage space include: Please, please find a way to add embossing or have an artist do some sort of Artistic Concrete Relief work on the concrete that will face outward for the neighborhoods eye appeal. I also have to add and especially after the eclipse viewing party-last Saturday would strongly suggest that EWEB become stewards of this project and create a significant elevated platform for this type of activity to be able to continue!  There were at least 450 people that wandered their way up to view the cloud enshrouded eclipse and what a LOSS this poses for the communit to not have the space to climb up onto- to view the stars on summer evenings or eclipses or snow covered Eugene form this height! It will certainly cost more to create this adjustment. However, it should be valued as a neighborhood asset to make sure we as a Community have a large platform for viewing and all the other activities that take place there every day. A grassy landscape or planted landscape will not be a favorable compromise in my opinion. People bought their homes in this area and the reservoir was a feature that became part of the essence of their neighborhood. I ask the you please pass my suggestions get passed along to those who are directly involved in the design phases and maybe put something out to the neighborhood to get the general tone whether they think recreating an elevated platform would be a good direction to head.

10/24/23

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As 23-year residents of College Hill (26th Ave between Lawrence & Washington), we join our neighbors in expressing concern about the impending demolition of the nearby reservoirs. 2. The two reservoirs and surrounding area serve as both a green oasis and community center for College Hill and indeed the wider community. It is a place for Tai Chi classes, kid birthday parties, roller-blading, learning to ride a bicycle, walking for seniors, watching fireworks and star-gazing. The new design must make every effort to preserve and encourage these activities. Their loss would greatly diminish the quality of life enjoyed by the residents of College Hill and Eugene as a whole.

10/24/23

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Hello there-I just read the posted survey responses and it seemed a little lean..? Was this the only group of responses offered by the public? I am now being made aware that most public responses include some sort of visual space for gathering and looking skyward. Activities on the current site are important , valuable to the community as well as offering a large swath of land to be elevated upon for the best view possible in College Hill neighborhood. This all very much brings up feeling that this really will be so impactful and a huge loss for our community on so many, many levels!

1/9/24

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Greetings. I live directly across the street on Lawrence Street from the reservoir. Our windows and patio have views across the reservoir, so we will be significantly impacted by deconstruction, construction, and permanent visual impact. Also, Lawrence is a regular walking area for people walking for exercise. The permanent visual impact of the reservoir top is important from Lawrence street. I suggest some permanent hedges 20feet tall, as wide a strip as possible, some grass for dogs, benches

1/9/24

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My hope is that a remnant of the existing structure can be use to preserve some of the essence of the site as it evolves into a new part of the neighborhood. Specifically I’m thinking of the remnant wall outside the Evotrust building in Portland.

As for the landscape, ideally it will offer areas that provide for the same programming such as an area or sculpture that helps young kids to ride a bike fore the first time, a view point, a picnic location, hockey, roller skating and open green space

1/9/24

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I hope that the unique feature of the reservoir that we enjoy now--that is, the open space that allows for views of the city and free roaming and gathering and playing--will be maintained. I hope that there are no plans to slap a playground with swings etc on the space as this is not the character of the space. There is nothing like this place in Eugene--people gather to do Tai Chi, to roller skate, to learn how to ride a bike, to just breathe and watch the moon rise or to see the Neowise comet.

1/9/24

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The reservoir has been an important place for our family to connect with neighbors and have a safe space to exercise and ride bikes. Our children have learned to ride their bike on the current site and I would love to see integration of space  for bike riding in the new landscaping. We love living on college hill and having a flat place to play on top of the hill has been invaluable.

10/10/24

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Hello EWEB, Would you consider installing a solar array on the land near the new tanks?  It seems like an appropriate use of that flat sunny space up there!  I live on the shady side of College Hill and I would be interested in buying into Community Solar. Thanks for listening

1/10/24

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The reservoir has been an outdoor community gathering place for our family for years. We appreciate that it is an open space that is hospitable to people of all ages within walking distance. On behalf of my family, I'd request that the reservoir can continue to be a site suitable for SKATING. There is no skating rink in Eugene, and this is the one place we can skate without traffic. It's safe and fun and builds community. Thanks!

1/10/24

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I just want to remind you again that the College Hill Reservoir is used by the whole customer base of EWEB. Because of its centralized location and unique features, it is not just a neighborhood spot. People came from all over Oregon and even other states for the eclipse.

You folks continue to message as if landscaping and amenities only effect locals. That may be true at East 40th, but not at College Hill.

1/11/24

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Hi! I'm an amateur entomologist and a fan of public spaces.

I propose planting a small section of the reservoir area as an insect garden, with flowers, shrubs and even trees that attract pollinators and other insects. I'm also interested in helping install informative signage, and finding a way to keep a count of the diversity of insects spotted at the site.

I live across the street from the reservoir and would be happy to be a part of the planning and maintenance of an insect garden.

1/19/24

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I plan on commenting about the entire public space but I wanted to provide an important request as an adjoining property owner.  I want to ensure that a landscaping buffer remains/is established along the fence line between our properties.  Currently, there is an arborvitaes hedge that provides screening and protects the integrity of our fence.  It could be replaced with a higher functioning arborvitae or another recommended hedge.  I would appreciate discussing this with the team.  Thanks!

1/22/24

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For the area that can be designed for public space, it would be fabulous if we could have a flat platform as big as the existing 603 reservoir for roller skating, bike riding, tai chi, exercise groups, etc. It could be raised with railing like a smaller version of the 607 or flat like a large basketball court. It creates a nice flat visible space for public use of all ages.

1/22/24

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I've been going to the water tower since I was a kid. I would really like to see another flat surface for kids and adults to learn how to bike, rollerblade, do tai chi, yoga classes and astronomy club. It is such a nice, peaceful place to meet up. I would like that to be preserved in the new design. Thank you!

1/25/24

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Track a few ft wide along the perimeter of the tanks.

1/26/24

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Hi! Thanks for all of your hard work on this project. At the NW corner of the site, on Lawrence St, there is a concrete wall that is ugly and attracts graffiti, etc. I assume this is needed as a retaining wall to support the old (smaller) reservoir. If it’s possible to avoid having a retaining wall there in the future, that would be great! (improve aesthetics, reduce nuisance activity, reduce costs of painting over graffiti)

1/30/24

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Hi there! Thank you for this opportunity to comment! I made a comment on your College Hill project site, but found the 500 character limit kind of constraining for the point I was trying to make. I will make this as brief as possible here!:) I propose that the landscaping represent the ecosystem that the Kalapuya lived in before the Americans arrived. For College Hill this would be our most endangered ecosystem, the Oak Savanna. I highly recommend using  100% natives that are representative of this system. This would be a bold, positive example to our city and region of the use of native plants to improve the ecological equation! There multitudes of benefits associated with this proposal that I will not inundate you with in this space…. I would love to be involved if possible and appropriate! Thank you!!!

1/30/24

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Collage hill reservoir is so much more than a water tank for the community. I have seen many different types of activities up there from roller skating, tai chi classes , little kid’s learning to ride bikes, birthday parties, hockey games, star gazing, and so much more. We need a flat open air space for these activities since you are taking away such a great activity space for the community.Please build us an activity space for these community activities.There is no other concrete space like It.

1/30/24

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My feedback involves the landscape and I encourage you to go big and bold with landscaping that is a positive ecological statement to the city and the region. Knowing that native ecosystems are in decline and our native Oak Savanna ecosystem is perhaps the most critically endangered one, I propose that the grounds be as close to a representation of a savanna ecology as can be rendered. I have much more to comment on the proposal, but it looks like I’m very limited in length here!

1/30/24

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Would love to see more oaks and native plants be used to landscape this area.

1/30/24

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I love skating at the reservoir and it already exists as an amazing community space

1/30/24

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keep space for public use please!!! so many community members use the space for gatherings, physical activity, and other sorts of recreation! it is the best place for a wide flat surface

1/30/24

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I have used the Resevoir to learn how to roller skate and practice as there are not many safe flat not crowded places in town to do so. To take that Resevoir away would be an injustice to recreation in Eugene.

1/30/24

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Please make it a place to skate!! For all the peoples to skate! Thanks!

1/30/24

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The college hill reservoir has been one of my favorite recreation spaces in Eugene over the last few years. It’s where I learned to rollerblade as an adult! It’s tough to imagine no longer having this space as a recreational outlet and I’m sure many other Eugene residents of all ages feel the same.

1/30/24

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Please preserve as much of the reservoir as possible! I love this part of the community. It is a treasure that brings people together. The reservoir has been a staple in my life since I was a young teen and then in my late 20's it fostered a love of skateboarding that serves as both a joyous activity and a moving meditation. This is a space in the community that feels safe for all who want to visit. It's welcoming and I'd be devastated to see it go, as I know many other community members are too

1/30/24

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A covered skate space or community  center please!!!! Or community garden with a paved path!!!

1/30/24

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I’d like there to still be public recreation space at the college hill reservoir. Preferably flat and smooth pavement for roller skating.

1/30/24

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I would love to see this space available for public use! The reservoir is such a special, safe space for the community to gather it would be a shame for us to lose this space. Please keep it accessible!!!!

1/30/24

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Please maintain some space for public recreation use!

1/30/24

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I hope the area will still be friendly to roller skaters! This is such an important community space for them.

1/30/24

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Please make sure that there is still a space open to the public for recreation!

1/30/24

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It would be amazing if there could be a large space available to be used for wheeled activities - roller skating/blading, riding bikes, etc. Our community is desperately in need of a space where families and individuals can safely enjoy these activities. The closure of the reservoir leaves a huge hole. Generations of families have used the reservoir and would love to have a similar space to enjoy. Thank you for taking community feedback into consideration! We appreciate it.

1/30/24

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To keep it an open space for multi use. My family and I roller skate there to enjoy the perspective of our city and the spirit of our community. It could be half covered so we could enjoy in the winter. We and our kids need more outdoor alternatives in the winter to combat the addictive disconnect that screens have become. Eugene currently has no public roller rink for individuals who feel most comfortable expressing and activating this way. Eug Roller Village has demonstrated what is possible.

1/30/24

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The reservoir is the only free, safe place in the area for people of all ages to learn to skate, ride bikes, & exercise. Everywhere else nearby is downhill, crowded, in the streets, or costs money. Let kids play outside again.

1/30/24

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Please leave some space for skating, this is such a wonderful iconic spot for the skate community.

1/30/24

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Please make it a rollerskating-friendly, publicly accessible space. I currently roller skate up there at least once every week if it isn’t raining.
This space brings so many people together of all ages and interests. I’ve seen yoga groups, dancers, tai chi practitioners, skaters, boxers, young athletes, and children learning to ride bicycles. For many of us, it’s the only safe, car-traffic free, well paved, flat, free, ideal space in the area. You mean so much.  Your community needs you!

1/30/24

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My family and I have loved using the reservoir as a safe car free space to teach our daughter how to ride her bike. We see many families also enjoying the space. We hope that part of it will be maintained for public use.

1/30/24

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Preserve recreational space.

1/30/24

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The reservoir is of great importance and value to our college Hill neighborhood. My children learned how to ride bikes here and I renewed my love of rollerskating over the last few summers. It’s one of the only places where beginners can go and be protected from vehicles and enjoy wheeled activities!

1/30/24

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As a skater, I appreciate having a safe public space to be allowed to skate. The community of skaters in this area are some of the most inclusive and respectful people who really want to find a space that brings more people together and create a fun safe environment. I would really like to see the reservoir project keep the skating community in mind and provide a space that allows us to continuing using the space for enjoyment and fostering a safe place.

1/30/24

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I’m so sad about it. My children learned how to ride their bikes, and roller skate there. It’s such a wonderful safe place for families. We had my daughter’s 5th birthday there. We will really miss it.

1/30/24

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I’d love to see the reservoir stay as a place for public recreation. It would be great if it was developed into an official park with restrooms and picnic tables, but it is great how it is as well.

1/30/24

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Hello! During the pandemic, I bought a pair of skates and was looking for places to skate where I would not get yelled at by security guards or injure myself as a beginner. I found out about the Reservoir. My first experience skating there was pure joy! I loved being outside and where all the trees are! My feedback is there is a huge community in Eugene who will be distraught if no area for skaters is incorporated. It would be amazing to have a space for our community incorporated

1/30/24

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I would love to see this space used for public recreation. A park or place to roller skate would be amazing.

1/30/24

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Please don't remove the current college hill reservoir. This is such a wonderful place for skating and I really think it is a great place for safety. Small kids can play and learn to ride bikes without threat of being run over because visibility is high. I've seen people who do different body modalities ther there such as yoga and Thai chi. Please reserve the current state of the reservoir because it is loved by many from all over Oregon. Its one of the few places like it and it would be missed!

1/30/24

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My wish is for a basketball court sized (or larger) Covered concrete pad, suitable for all kinds of recreation that currently inhabits the reservoir. to have a dry space to roll around on at all times of the year would be ideal. this would accommodate many groups including roller skaters, bike polo, roller hockey, martial arts groups, etc.

1/30/24

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I believe keeping a part of the reservoir for the skating community in our town is a great thing because it’s brought so many together and it would help bust the community in as a whole.

1/30/24

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the reservoir is a cherished place!!! please save some of it, so many folks rely on it as a communal place and it’s wonderful for roller skating!

1/30/24

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Please keep the college hill reservoir as a public recreation space!

1/30/24

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The college hill reservoir has been a space to come and practice many activities and art forms for years to this community, and in many cases a place people have grown up having fun at. This includes skateboarding, roller skating, one wheel riding, large chalk art pieces, summertime films with friends and more. Not only that but this is a space many people come to so they can relax and de-stress from the world around, this is a place many people find comfort in being at.

1/30/24

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This space is a sanctuary. Please for the love of the community, do not destroy the EWEB resevoir. Astronomers, skaters, walkers, sightseers, first timers, old timers, and everyone in between, ADORES this magical place. If there is any possible way to save it, please find it in your hearts to do so. I know the community would even create a fundraiser if it comes down to it. Thank you for your consideration.

1/30/24

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If you can save even a small portion of it for rec. use, it would provide a great benefit to our community!! Thank you for providing a place for people to gather and for memories to be made. It will be very missed!!

1/30/24

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I have roller skated on the reservoir and love the flat, accessible space for us in south Eugene. I hope the new space will include a skating area as it promotes healthy activities for all ages in our community.

1/30/24

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Please do not tear down the reservoir! I love going there to skate in the nice weather and it is a beautiful family friendly spot.

1/30/24

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My favorite thing about the College Hill Reservoir is roller skating on it. Being able to be up there feeling the wind in my hair and looking out over our beautiful city is one of my favorite recreational activities and I would be forever changed for the worst if I never got to do it again. Please keep a portion of the reservoir skatable. Thank you for your consideration

1/30/24

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We have used the reservoir as a free, accessible recreational site for over a decade. It would be a significant loss to families of all economic strata in our area to lose access to this public space. 

We hope that the reservoir remains an open spot for kids and families to gather for many years to come.

1/30/24

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Please retain some or part of the original reservoir concrete slab for skaters and other community events! It is the only place in the city roller skaters have to go outside of the skate park (and many of us aren't park skaters)

1/30/24

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I’ve been roller skating and leading community events there for years. I’ve seen people of all ages and walks of life celebrate, commune, exercise and merrymake. I’ve never seen a fight or even a disagreement. The most litter I’ve seen is two cigarette butts. This place is a safe haven and a truly magical gathering spot. Losing it would be a great loss to generations.

1/30/24

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The reservoir is an important and historic community meeting space. It is paramount that at least a portion of the reservoir is saved for outdoor recreation and community events.

1/30/24

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I think the reservoir is great as it is and a good place for so many to practice skating and other fun things safely and not in the streets

1/30/24

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It's a really great public space for young people,  families,  anyone to gather to skate or do yoga or whatever.  I really love being able to go there and meet up and roller skate.

1/30/24

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I use this space with my kid to ride around, roller skate, skateboard, and just lay in the sun. Love having a huge open space to have fun in

1/30/24

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I think we should keep it as it is a space for community and has brought me much joy

1/30/24

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The EWEB reservoir has been such an asset to the wheeling community. Because of how smooth the ground is and the enclosed space, it has been such a special place to take my son to learn to ride his bike while I rollerskate or cruise around on a skateboard. Going there has allowed me to be a little autonomous while also being a parent because it feels safe to let might kid ride knowing he can’t fall off or get too far. Please, please, please try to incorporate this in the new design.

1/30/24

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I’m admittedly not entirely sure what the projected plan might be, but the current set up is such a valuable asset to our community! I see happy faces out there of all ages utilizing the space for a variety of interests, or healthy activities. My hope and many I know, hope it can continue to be a valuable, assessable area for community to recreationally gather whether for walking/jogging the loop, teaching kids to ride or skate safely from traffic. It is a rare safe zone for people to access.

1/30/24

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There are very few places left in Eugene that are not littered with refuse, needles, and abandoned camps. Very few places we can sit and let our kids roll wild and safe, within eyesight at all times. Very few places that roller bladers, quad skaters or skateboards are allowed AND welcomed.  It is a shame that we will remove all these places in one swipe with the replacement of the College Hills reservoir. Preserving these places for public use should be paramount in the redesign. Thank you.

1/30/24

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It is such an important spot for rollerskaters and other recreational activities. It would be nice if part of it could be designated for that.

1/30/24

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It’d be great if there was a big open place just like before for people doing wheeled sports (like rollerblading, rollerskating, and skateboarding).

1/30/24

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I think there should  be a place to skate and ride bikes on the water tower like there is now. Let’s keep it as close to what it is now as possible

1/30/24

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The college hill reservoir has been an important recreational space for me with community building and exercise. This space deserves to be saved so people can continue to gather in a safe area. I’ve enjoyed roller skating and yoga on top of the reservoir and I’ve seen people enjoy diverse activities like teaching their kids to ride bikes, practicing tai chi or spinning fire. There are few places where people can safely make friends and work on such different skills and this is one of them.

1/30/24

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The reservoir is one of the few public use places that is suitable for skating and I hope that is able to continue with the planned replacement project.

1/30/24

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I would like for the College Hill Reservoir to be preserved for recreation!

1/30/24

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Grew up playing in that area. It makes such a great open flat and safe place for any type of recreation. Especially in this part of town!! Would be great to see if preserved.

1/30/24

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A nice paved, covered space for recreational activities. Such as roller skating, scootering, skateboarding etc.

1/30/24

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The CHR has functioned as a flat top community park for years. I have seen it flocked with families on sunny days with kids learning to ride bikes or skateboards. Elderly people getting their steps in. Tai chi groups meeting. Countless individuals looking for a safe community space for activities requiring wide open solid flat surfaces. Spaces of which are very hard to find in this community. To get rid of CHR would mean depriving this community of one of the few free gathering spaces left.

1/30/24

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The reservoir offers a safe place for people of all ages to gather on wheels and celebrate the ability to gather and enjoy movement.

1/30/24

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The reservoir is a unique and important space for outdoor recreation. The smooth, even surface is great for roller skating and other wheeled sports. Please install a smooth paved surface over a large area adjacent to the new water tanks. Perhaps you could even improve upon the previous space by adding roof to a portion, so that it can be used in the rainy months.

1/30/24

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I would love to see a replacement that allowed for many of the activities that the community has been using the space for already. A space for folks to walk, kids to ride bikes safely, roller skating, or martial arts. I have seen this space used for all of these things and many more. We need more spaces for the community to come together and recreate safely (away from cars), not less.

1/30/24

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I would love to see some flat paved areas in the new park that people could rollerskate, scooter, skateboard on. The reservoir is such a great big open space for kids and adults to roll around on!

1/30/24

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There are no good flat And smooth places to roller skate in town except the reservoir. It would be really cool if the future plan included areas for such recreation.

1/30/24

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The reservoir is such a wonderful community space to which I’m so grateful to have had access. This summer I was there multiple days a week working in my roller skates. I’d bring different people to try out skates and share with them this space that felt like a hidden wonder! I’m really hoping the City of Eugene finds some way to preserve or create free recreational space accessible to the community. It’d be a real tragedy to lose this wonderful resource that has served so many.

1/31/24

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It's hard to conceive of an easier win-win than leaving the reservoir open to public use. It would take no effort, raises minimal risks, and allows a space for certain activities (namely roller skating/blading) that can't happen elsewhere in Eugene. With minimal investment, there could also be basketball courts or handball setup, but that requires some infrastructure to be added which I'm not sure is compatible with the reservoir. Leaving it be and allowing others to use it is a no brainer

1/31/24

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Please keep this as a public venue. My friends and I have used the space for picnics, stargazing, dance parties, and oth r events. It's a beautiful spot and should remain open to the public. Thank you for taking community commentary and suggestions on this.

1/31/24

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Save space for roller sports!

1/31/24

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I love to go skate there and it's so nice to see so many people out enjoying the site and we would that to see this continue

1/31/24

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All I ask is that you leave a large flat space for people to skate, learn to ride bikes, hang out in the summer, etc. It's such an important social spot and we have so few.

1/31/24

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This spot is very important to our community. People come together with their telescopes to star gaze and it’s very important to our skating community, especially now that we no longer have a skating rink open and available in the area. Please do whatever is possible to avoid tearing down this structure.

1/31/24

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My friends and I have roller skated on the flat top for years now, we used to play roller derby together for ECRG and now use this space as a place to chill, roll, play music, hang out and be in the sunshine and fresh air without traffic or bicyclists.  There is no roller rink here, and we love our skates, we love our community.  We are clean, non smoking, never drink or use hard drugs, we are respectful to the space and to others using it.  Please keep our Flat Top accessible. 

1/31/24

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This is a VITAL public space used for all kinds of activities for free! Many people use this space for activities like roller blading/skating, picnics, bring out telescopes to observe astronomical phenomena, gaze over the city lights, etc!
Empty the Reservoir if you must, then add support where needed to make it earthquake safe and let us have access to the top as it is now!  Or, if you need to remove it all, then build us back a similar space with the SAME ELEVATION! please and thank you :)

1/31/24

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I've really loved using the existing space for picnics, as well as skating. For the replacement project, I'd love to see some open space, including flat paved space like the existing site. The flat paved space is great for sitting without worrying about wet grass (a concern for much of the year in Eugene!), and is a wonderful place to watch the sunset and see the views over the city. Additionally, some open paved space would be great for physical activities such as yoga and skating.

1/31/24

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I’d love to see this area turned into a public covered skate park with lighting. Washington and Jefferson park gets a lot of use and when it is crowded it is good to have another spot for people to enjoy themselves outdoors. Let’s establish Eugene as destination for skating!

1/31/24

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The reservoir is the only outdoor area for skating as well as skateboarding, biking, yoga, and other activities for families and the community. Leaving at least some space for public recreation is extremely important and I hope EWEB takes this into consideration. Thank you.

1/31/24

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I would like it to stay!

1/31/24

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Keep it open to the public

1/31/24

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The college hill reservoir is a beautiful community space. I love that I can go walk around there, roller skate, watch the stars, marvel at sunrise and sunset, and see people dance and play. I hope that any change to the space will have areas where the community can get together and do these same things. It would be a sad loss to the neighborhood if this space is turned into solely water tanks that don't allow the community to enter.

1/31/24

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Please keep the reservoir open for recreation. We don’t have skateworld or family friendly skate areas like this one and it would be devastating to lose access to this space.

1/31/24

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College Hill Reservoir has been a wonderful place for me and my friends to get exercise while we roller skate and socialize. I have made many friends there as well. It’s kind of perfect how much it is like an outdoor skating rink. The only improvement I can think of would be smoother concrete. Please don’t change the reservoir into a place that isn’t roller skate friendly. It’s one of the reasons I enjoy  living in Eugene. Thank you!

1/31/24

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Love having a big open space to play on wheels with my kiddo and friends. Have had some very fun birthday parties for kids up there. If this project moves forward, perhaps EWEB could subsidize a roller rink???

1/31/24

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Myself and many family, members and friends use this area for rollerskating, birthday parties, and family gatherings. It would be a true devastation to lose the space. It is very loved by many people.

1/31/24

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Many Eugenians appreciate this secluded, flat space.  It is especially suited for teaching children how to bike, roller-skating, and one-wheeling.  It has an ideal location for stargazing and picnics.  I hope these features can be maintained and be open to the public as they make Eugene a better place to live.

1/31/24

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Pleas keep a portion open to the public for recreation!

1/31/24

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Please keep the college Hill Reservoir for skaters, and little children who ride their bikes. It’s a safe place and everyone loves it.

1/31/24

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The reservoir is such an important recreation space for so many people! It is the only place that is contained and feels safe for rollerskating in town.

1/31/24

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Please include a large flat and smooth area for roller skating. With the rink closed, it’s one of the only areas to skate and build community with other roller skaters. The current reservoir is such a unique place and brings me so much joy.

1/31/24

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I would like to suggest that as the College Hill Reservoir Replacement Project takes place that efforts would be made to ensure NATIVE PLANT SPECIES are introduced into the new landscape.

I would like to suggest the plants resemble that of a SAVANNA OAK PRAIRIE. This would reintroduce one of the most endangered and also one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in America. The Willamette Valley was comprised mostly of this before settlers arrived, and this is Kalapuya land, we should honor that.

1/31/24

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I enjoy skating and going up to the reservoir. It has become a great area for us skaters to safely practice, hangout and enjoy a fantastic view of the city. It would be a shame if the city were to destroy another sanctuary space for the community.

1/31/24

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PLEASE save a portion of the flat top for public recreation, there is no place to go in Eugene to roller skate. Where will we go.

1/31/24

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I have many fond memories roller skating at the reservoir, if there is anyway part of the space can still be used for recreation that would be fantastic!

1/31/24

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It would be so nice to have an area for roller skating. The skating community is such a wonderful group of folks and the impact they’re making is phenomenal. Rollerskating creates wonderful memories for families, gives kids an alternative to screen time and brings people from all different walks of life together to have plain old fun. Thank you.

1/31/24

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KEEP THE SIDE OF THE RES THAT ISNT GOING TO BE USED!!! OR CREATE ANOTHER REC SPACE FOR PEOPLE!! There are so many empty building and spaces that could be used for skating in particular, but nobody wants to invest in it.

1/31/24

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Keeping the rec space is vital for our community. My kids ride bikes, draw with chalk, meet friends, and love this safe space. Eugene is seriously lacking family friendly activities and spaces. It would be so sad to see this space destroyed.

1/31/24

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Recreation space must stay! The reservoir is a important space for the community

1/31/24

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I’ve only recently discovered this space and am absolutely gutted to learn that it will soon be leaving. While I understand the why, I’d love to see a part of it stay if possible, or an adjacent space maintained where the surface is of a similar quality for skating and recreation. While I’ve used the reservoir to recently rediscover my love of skating, it was a similar space where my parents taught me to ride a bike some 35+ years ago and I’d love to see communities embrace these spots.

1/31/24

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Please keep a portion of the College Hill site available for use as a flat surfaced public area for kids learning to ride their bikes, skateboarders, and roller skaters. There isn’t a spot quite like this anywhere else in town where we have space to wheel around. I don’t feel safe anywhere available. It’s also a spot with a gorgeous view, and should be partially accessible to the public. I’m glad we’re getting earthquake proof storage units but I will mourn the unique space it served as.

1/31/24

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It is going to be a huge loss for our community if we lose this space.  This space is such a gem where my kids have been able to ride on wheels and run around in a flat, enclosed space where everyone is respectful.  Please preserve it!

1/31/24

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We cherish the College Hill Reservoir as a community gathering space in our neighborhood. Since we bought our home 8 years ago, we have frequented this space for wheels meet ups with other families (bikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates, etc.) along with chalk drawing and impromptu dance parties. We use the space all year long, and would love to continue to do so for the physical and mental well-being of our family and community.

1/31/24

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I would like the reservoir to be preserved as a recreation roller space for skating.

1/31/24

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I would like to make it very clear that I am in support of keeping the college hill reservoir a public space for various activities and recreational projects for the community to share and enjoy which can include but is not limited to rollerskating, flow arts gatherings, sunset watching, and general community gathering events. Thank you for considering my input!

1/31/24

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Please preserve the space for skaters and small bicyclists as part of the new development. There are not any other large  flat surfaces that are safe for your children in the area except the reservoir. Please preserve!

1/31/24

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Please preserve as much as you can. It is such a loved space in our community.

1/31/24

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Space for rolling sports, like bike polo and roller skating

1/31/24

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I have roller skated here every summer for the past 3 years. it’s such a peaceful place where everyone is kind and supportive. would love to continue using it!

1/31/24

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Please keep the concrete slab! There ain’t a ton of places for open use skateboarding, roller blading, and bicycle tricks. It’s a great spot to practice without bothering anyone.

1/31/24

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Bike polo, roller hockey, hard court soccer, the list goes on! All these sport but no shared space for all of us to stretch our legs! There is absolutely no space to call our own. We need a home! All of us! That reservoir is the perfect spot to host all those sports lacking a home! Please hopefully this is read!

1/31/24

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This is a very important space to Eugene. On any given day you will find someone at the reservoir doing some form of exercise, self care, fun, etc. this is really the only flat spot in town suitable for skating of all kinds. Children safely learn to ride bikes here. There has to be a way EWEB can install new technology, which we all understand is necessary, but also honor what this space has come to mean for the city for decades. Please consider this.

1/31/24

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The area has been used for public recreation/sport for a long time & I would love to see it developed further into that type of recreational space. Especially since we have no roller facilities & that spot has recently been popular for skating. I think it would be great to add more sports parks like basketball, etc. Space permitting

1/31/24

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This space has been loved and utilized my entire life for things like roller skating and teaching kids to ride bikes. It would be ideal if we were able to create a space with smooth concrete where these things were still possible.

1/31/24

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Hello, I have been living in college hill for the last three years, and I’m just two blocks from the reservoir itself. Myself and the community here have benefited physically and mentally from the recreational aspect the public gathering area gives us. I have attended Tai chi here, roller skate nights, fire spinning, dance parties, I take the kids in the neighborhood I nanny here, and my dog! I can’t imagine the hill not having this commmunity space anymore. Please save the reservoir!

1/31/24

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The reservoir is a very special place to me and my whole house. Through the pandemic we spent many evenings running our dogs and watching the sunset. We regularly walk up to the reservoir to gather with friends and take in the views of Eugene. The reservoir is a community gathering space and it should be protected as such.

1/31/24

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I roller skate there regularly and also walk to the site to enjoy safe off-street open space.  Will be taking my kids (5 & 7) to bike there when the weather is better.  I have also enjoyed the presence of other groups there ranging from theater to fitness, and usually make new friends there each time I visit.  It is a valuable community space!

1/31/24

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The Reservoir is a potent space for our community. It’s a safe space for people to skate, have birthday parties, community meet ups and a place of connection. On behalf of our community we ask that you please install another flat top after and updates. Thank you.

1/31/24

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great place to roller skate i would hate to not be able to

1/31/24

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Why do we have to honor everything

1/31/24

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This place became such an important to me and my mental health during the pandemic, I watched as a community grew before my eyes. Multi generational activities spawned and flourished in ways even planned public spaces don't  provide.  I have spoken with so many people all over Eugene about this place being so important to their personal and social health. Please save the reservoir for public use and in so save the magic and mental health of our community at large.

1/31/24

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Please make this a public-access natural space, like a park :)

1/31/24

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I would love if College Hill Reservoir could keep a large flat recreational surface for the community to play on. There are so many community groups that use the space daily and it is an important staple of our Eugene community. It is important to me to have a free outdoor public space to skate and play on. Please keep at least a portion of the space open for public use if this project must moves forward.

1/31/24

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It would be amazing to put some sort of skate spot up here. This place has been a mecca for outdoor socializing.

1/31/24

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The reservoir is the BEST and safest place for kids to learn to ride a bike or skate! We just need this large surface of smooth concrete without cars for so many people who skate for fun and exercise. The streets of Eugene are too bumpy. I really hope you will leave as much flat, smooth space as you possibly can for all the people to do whatever they enjoy on their wheels.

1/31/24

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Please save us an activity space for skating!!! We have nowhere else to go!!

1/31/24

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College hill is where I first started learning to roller skate and it is a social gathering space for a community that you can find anywhere else in Eugene! It’s one of a kind and so scpecial!

1/31/24

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The reservoir has been a beloved neighborhood and a personal favorite spot for rollerskating, tai chi, meditation, yoga, and sunrise and sunset views. I sincerely hope the new plan for the space honors the specialness of the spot as a community gathering place. It would be great to still have a large open concrete surface, as there is nowhere else I know of with a smooth surface like this, which is perfect for beginning skaters to practice on. Large,open public spaces are a rarity and a treasure

1/31/24

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I love this reservoir. it allows for so much fun, including skating and hanging out with buddies!

1/31/24

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The College Hill Reservoir is incredibly important to the community for outdoor recreation! It is a large and important space to meet friends and family to do activities such as running, walking, roller skating, chalk drawing, sunset watching, etc. The list goes on!

1/31/24

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I would like to express my interest in retaining a space for skating at College Hill. It's important to me that there is an outdoor space available to meet with other skaters.

1/31/24

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Love the idea of a remodel but please please allow the space to remain in use by the public! It’s an amazing space and keeps people active physically and mentally! The roller skating Community depends on this space almost entirely for keeping up with this hobby. It appeals to people of all ages, families with young kids too! The community also participates in observing special astronomical phenomena. Families and friends flood the space with telescopes and mingle while learning new things!

1/31/24

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I think it is extremely important to preserve a flat ground recreational space here.
The beauty of coming to the top of the hill and witnessing families rolling around together, roller skaters and bladers doing laps and laughing (on the only space between Eugene and Springfield you can functionally do so), folks taking a tai chi class. It’s breathtaking and heartwarming. There’s no where else in our community like it!

1/31/24

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The city has no proper roller rink, or space for roller sports. The lower slab should be resurfaced and repurposed as a roller hockey Court!

1/31/24

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Just as others have expressed, the public would love in some way to preserve the flat area the previous reservoir has given us. I understand why the current tanks must be removed and I think it is very much necessary for them to be removed, but I would love if there is some way we can build another resurfaced area for the public to enjoy.

1/31/24

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PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS AWAY literally obsessed with skating there and it will make me so cranky if y’all do

1/31/24

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Its a lovely community space, and various groups of people take advantage of the flat ground. Great space for families and people of all  ages!

1/31/24

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I love the College Hill Reservoir for public use! I see kids learning to ride their bikes and skaters of all kinds practicing and riding together every time I’m up there. The parks and other areas do not provide flat and large enough areas for these activities, which have brought so much positivity to me and the community.

1/31/24

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Please keep the flat top area! We need a nice community place to skate and gather for family events

1/31/24

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The giant open flattop is a great safe community space for all sorts of recreation, and I sure hope that function can be preserved in the renovation plans.

1/31/24

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I would like it to stay in usage for the public!

1/31/24

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I am beyond broken-hearted that I will no longer have a place to roller skate once the reservoir is dismantled. I am a mental health professional, and amidst serious burnout during the pandemic, I restored my sanity and rediscovered joy by skating there at sunset 2-3x/wk.  Seeing families teaching their kids how to ride bikes, fellow skaters, dancers, and stargazers adds to my joy and promotes community. Valuing this in a reimagined way would be so wonderful, as there is no other space like it.

1/31/24

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I enjoy this space for the openness, the green space, the intrigue from the reservoirs themselves and the creative use their cement toppers provide residents.

1/31/24

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Do not replace the reservoir!!! It’s such a wonderful place to visit and remember going all the time as a kid, great place to practice roller skating, have lunch, etc. it’s such a unique spot that we have in town and it would be a shame if we lost it.

1/31/24

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Please leave it open for many community uses!!!

2/1/24

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PLEASE KEEP A FLAT TOP this space is used by creatives and athletes of Eugene.

2/1/24

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If the reservoir is replaced, please replace it with an area good for roller skating!

2/1/24

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This space being open to the public for recreational use is everything! We have utilized this space for many years and would be crushed if no longer had it! And if you guys would put in a bathroom it would be even better! Thank you for providing eugene with an activity space!

2/1/24

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Please keep this space available for recreation. My two kids and I and friends visited it often to skate and rollerblade! Only place in town we can do this now.

2/1/24

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It's such an important space for so many different people recreationally. Its where I learned to roller skate and how I first found community in Eugene when I moved here. I have watched man parents teach their children to ride bikes there. It is a really important space.

2/1/24

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This area would be perfect as a recreational area, especially as a roller-skating pad. Eugene no longer has an accessible, flat designated spot for this activity but this space could be honored through continual usage of the community.

2/1/24

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Please create a physically elevated, paved, fenced space which provides a panoramic view of the city, ideal for roller sports and stargazing.

2/1/24

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I would like as much of the reservoir to be kept available for recreation as possible. It's been a safe, fun place for people to have some good fun and exercise. My friends hang out there, I've heard so many sweet stories of people learning to skate there.

2/1/24

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Please don’t get rid of it!

2/2/24

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Hey, I just wanted to reach out as there's already not to many places to skate in town. Additionally, the reservoir serves as a great sunset/date night for so many. It's rare that you get the whole thing to yourself it's such a popular destination.

2/3/24

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Please keep the reservoir open for public use! It’s a safe place to everyone in the community to roller blade, hoop, have parties, do tai chi, etc. It would be a big loss if went away.

2/5/24

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Respect the unique qualities the space as is-the big, flat concrete space is the closest thing to the larger open-sky space we have that is fenced in. I think this space would be great to keep flat, not a dedicated playing field but that rare thing, a multi-use open space with access to views and sky--Tai Chi, walking meditation, Neowise comet or eclipse gazing. I hope this space remains an open space and not overly landscaped so that neighbors and residents of Eugene can use it as a flex-space.

2/5/24

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I love to spend nice days rollerskating on the reservoir. Me and my friends have spent numerous hours up there and have observed so many people having a wonderful time. please keep the space like it is available to the public. Thank you for your consideration.

2/7/24

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I enjoy rollerskating and watching the sunset or moonrise from college hill reservoir. Every time I go there is a mixture of people walking, other skaters, kids learning to ride bikes, and doing other activities. It is truly a community center and having such a large open area allows many community members to coexist while doing their preferred activity. It would not be possible to bike or skate if the open area was severely reduced. Thank you.

2/7/24

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I have used the reservoir almost every day for the last six years. I love the view that I get standing on the reservoir and I think that the most special thing to me that could be preserved is the ability to get to a high point within the park. I'm not sure exactly what that might look like, maybe some kind of a viewing tower or something along those lines, but just any kind of a structure that rises to the height of the existing reservoir would preserve what makes the reservoir special to me.

2/11/24

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Hi. I’m curious if much thought has been given to the “front line” neighbors who are now adjacent to the smaller reservoir and who will also be to the proposed green space/recreational area? Over the years the NW corner of the aforementioned reservoir has been a magnet for late night and early morning social gatherings-the predictable loud mouths, altered minds, music and the perennial dance of boy meets girl. It’s a problem and has been for years. Will the new design perpetuate the same? Or will there be a serious effort to mitigate this by a substantial barrier that will ensure the privacy of surrounding homeowners? Thank you.

2/13/24

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We have been actively using this space as an outdoor recreation area and community meetup spot. The reservoir is essentially the only place in town where a group can outdoor skate together. I think it would be the best replication of services if a concrete skating rink were made in its place. That would also encourage kids to play hockey on blades in the rinks. Boulder Colorado has some great outdoor rinks that I think would be amazing to replicate. Thank you!

2/16/24

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I’ve been here since 2009. This spot is a friendly safe and clean space for all of Eugene to enjoy. Mostly kids. My kid is 6 and only gets two PE days of school a week. We as society need this to be better balanced adults.

2/29/24

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Please please please save a flat space for roller skaters!!  The reservoir is the only flat space for roller skating. Eugene has no roller rinks. There are two established rinks and two pop up rinks in the STATE. We have to drive two hours for roller skating in a rink !
All roller skaters who use the reservoir are clean, polite and respectful of other and the space

2/29/24

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The reservoir has historically been a place for members of the community to come together. Reconstructing the reservoir in a way that makes it no longer a communal space is heartbreaking for this community. A strong community need spaces like the reservoir to thrive. How can we reconstruct the reservoir so it can still be used communal space as it is now while also being functional and sustainable? I highly encourage we find ways that will meet all these needs rather than only prioritizing one.

3/11/24

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Please don't take away the only space we have to safely roller skate and for kids to play or my senior patients to practice walking without worrying about being hit by cars! This space has been so vital for outdoor activities. Why not just leave it as is for us to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and outdoor activities? The only thing I would add is maybe a sheltered area with some seats (picnic area?) And a bathroom. Leave the paved part alone please 

3/17/24

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I ran into one of the neighbors you were meeting with Friday onsite and he mentioned the idea of solar panels atop the new tanks.   “On paper” this sounds intriguing, but I imagine there may be other constraints.    Can you clarify EWEB’s thinking here?   Apart from the energy produced, solar panels onsite would  probably be seen as a forward-thinking goodwill gesture on EWEB’s part.   Of course, there could be security issues, depending on the precise placement of the panels.    Still, I’d like to see an analysis of the cost and how long it would take to pay it back, then start generating income.

3/18/24

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The main aspect that the community wants preserved is the flat surface for recreational use!!!! If you can build another space like that, it would be amazing. Thank you.

3/24/24

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This area is essentially a beloved park for many of us living nearby, and within the adjacent neighborhoods. It is the only place to skate safely in Eugene. I know this is not the primary purpose of this area, however, it is been integral to my happiness here. The way the community comes together and the space is unbelievable, there’s nothing quite like it in Eugene or Springfield. Please consider this in the redesign of this area, as an incredible benefit to the community.

3/31/24

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It would be great if you just create a new large flat top area to provide the types of activities the community has grown to love over the last eight decades. It'll be a smaller area, yes, but still providing the same uses.