“If you’ve never been to the River Celebration, I hope you’ll join us this year! It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the river that connects our neighborhood, meet your neighbors, and discover the many people and organizations working to keep this place thriving. This year, a children’s parade and … Read more
Recommendations for Voluntary Annexation Being Developed
During its last session, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 4108, which allows for voluntary annexation to the City of Eugene if all property owners agree and submit a petition for annexation, and if the property is:
- located within the City’s urban growth boundary
- designated for residential or mixed use on
Increasing Housing in River Road & Santa Clara
As you know, the cost of housing is making it unaffordable for people to live in Eugene, whether it’s buying a house or renting an apartment. Since 2019, there have been changes at the state and local levels designed to significantly increase the housing supply. Governor Kotek has set Oregon’s … Read more
Local Access Roads (LARs) Update at August 3rd Meeting
Local access roads (LARs) in River Road are a mostly random subset of roads under county jurisdiction that the county has never accepted into its road system and therefore does not maintain – leaving it to homeowners to maintain them at their own expense, even though in many cases homeowners … Read more
River Road Transportation Safety Plan Presentation at Aug 3rd General Meeting
City of Eugene and Lane Transit District staff will be attending our August 3rd general meeting to introduce the River Road Multimodal Safety Plan to the neighborhood group. The River Road Multimodal Safety Plan builds on past planning efforts, including the River Road/Santa Clara Neighborhood Plan and Action Plan, … Read more
Celebrate Our River, Gardens and Community on September 13
By Kylie Keppler
The Willamette River has always felt like the heart of our neighborhood. It’s where people walk their dogs, ride their bikes, slow down after a long day, and reconnect with nature. For our family, it’s one of our favorite places to spend time together. My partner and … Read more
Local Access Roads: Commissioners Recognize Equity Issue and Search for a Practical Path Forward
Momentum continues to build in the effort to address the longstanding inequity faced by homeowners on local access roads (LARs) in River Road and Santa Clara.
These are public roads under Lane County jurisdiction that are not maintained by the county or any governmental agency. They were built decades ago … Read more
Social Sculpting: Honoring Clare Strawn’s 10 Years of Service to RRCO
After 10 years of service to the River Road Community Organization, Clare Strawn has stepped down from the RRCO Board — leaving behind a stronger, more connected, and more community-centered organization.
Her sense of community started early. She grew up in Yellow Springs, Ohio, a small town where she experienced … Read more
Train This Spring to Become a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Member!
Interested in volunteering in your neighborhood in the event of an emergency? Become a member of the Eugene-Springfield Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Being part of CERT is a deeply rewarding experience. CERT members assist their neighbors when professional responders are not immediately available to help. They also may … Read more
Don’t Miss Our RRCO Spring Gardening Event April 12!
Our Spring Into Garden Activation event is blooming on Sunday, April 12, from noon to 4 p.m. in the River Road neighborhood at 255 Maxwell —the former Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and future home of Square One’s Our Village residential co-op.
Hosted by the River Road Community Organization, the Kelly … Read more