Early in 2007, the local chapter of professional architects began the public phase of an ambitious project. The effort has since attracted attention across the country from other architects, politicians, and now even on Google-Earth. If you log into earth.google.com and choose "featured content," you'll find links there to Eugene's Franklin Corridor study.

City Club of Eugene co-sponsored the two public workshops in February and April. Many members participated. We heard from these speakers in February, but mostly heard about the questions involved in connecting our communities along the road and riverway called the Franklin Corridor.

Now answers are beginning to come. Certain trends have been identified, some notable ideas have been introduced, and a plan is emerging to keep the conversation going. This will be our chance to hear about this and where it all goes from here.

Of course, questions will continue, and City Club members will bring them to this meeting.

Don Kahle coordinated this meeting.

Frances Bronet, Dean of the UO School of Architecture and Allied Arts, will ask the first question.