River Road Community Organization
The River and Garden District
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:
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) 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Letter to Our River Road Community
From the Co-chairs of the River Road Community Organization
Dear River Road Neighbors,
As we reflect on the past year, we’re grateful once again for the spirit, generosity, and involvement that make River Road such a special place to live. In this letter … Read more