Eugene continues to transform, adapting to changing times and evolving with the passage of time.
In 2025, new city parks opened, Eugene’s newest neighborhood opened more apartment units and a new athletics facility moved forward with construction by Autzen Stadium. As the year concludes, The Register-Guard is looking ahead at what 2026 has in store for new developments in the community.
Whether projects might change the skyline, support local businesses or increase opportunities in the region, here are some of the biggest developments that will impact the Eugene area in 2026.
Projects that could transform: Downtown Riverfront Neighborhood
The development of Eugene’s downtown riverfront has been decades in the making. Where the former Eugene Water & Electric Board industrial yard used to be is now the beginning of the city’s newest neighborhood…