Purpose
The Lane Events Center (LEC) Visioning Workgroup is an advisory body convened to collaborate with the project team to develop a shared vision for the future of the Events Center and advise on potential design concepts that reflect community priorities, preferences, and needs.
The LEC Visioning Workgroup is a key piece of the next phase of the Master Planning process for the LEC.
Objectives
The Visioning Workgroup will:
- Understand and identify community needs, priorities, and values through review and analysis of public input.
- Contribute to the development of a shared vision for the Lane Events Center’s future.
- Provide feedback on proposed design concepts that reflect the community needs, priorities and values.
- Evaluate and identify design concept(s) that aligns with the community’s aspirations and the Center’s long-term goals.
Guiding Principles
The Workgroup will operate under the following principles:
- Inclusivity: Ensure diverse voices and perspectives are represented and respected.
- Transparency: Maintain open communication and provide clear, timely information.
- Collaboration: Work together constructively to achieve shared goals.
- Community-Centered: Prioritize the values, needs, and aspirations of the broader community.
Visioning Workgroup Members
Devon Ashbridge, Lane County Public Information Officer
Denise Beban, Relief Nursery
Corey Buller, Lane Events Center
Ted Coopman, Jefferson Westside Neighborhood Association
Liz Dahlager, Merete’ Hotel Management
Anne Fifield, Economic Development Manager
Elizabeth Gangwer, OSU Extension Service Youth Agricultural Program
Dan Hurley, Public Works Director
Kelly Mason, Lane Events Center
Samara Phelps, Travel Lane County
Brittany Quick-Warner, Eugene Chamber of Commerce
Karen Ramus, Lane County Home Shows
Bev Smith, Kidsports
Laurie Trieger, County Board of Commissioners
Bruce Webber, Lane County Fair Board Chair
Rikki Wellman, Oregon Logging Conference