Working in concert with the State of Oregon’s State Energy Efficient Design program (SEED), the project was modeled to test its energy consumption. Various energy conservation measures were tested, and all feasible energy savings measures were included. In addition, the existing large laminated beams were reused to the greatest extent possible. For several years the university has allowed the vegetation on the gravel parking lot at the stadium to grow, providing a method of lessening the amount of dust entering the air and avoiding the need to asphalt the lot. This has also lessened the amount of storm water entering the piped system. Runoff from asphalted parking areas (most required for disabled parking) is retained on site. Also, almost all of the runoff from the field and the seating areas within the stadium is retained on site.

Early in the planning of the project, the unique nature of the Patterson Slough was recognized, and it was delineated as a wetland. Setbacks beyond what is required by wetlands protection have been established as a way to preserve and enhance this wildlife habitat. The City of Eugene granted a request to modify the land use code so that the amount of parking required by the stadium could be reduced. A transportation management plan reducing the use of the single-occupant vehicle for game-day travel by providing attractive alternatives has been in place for the last ten years .

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