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We can have a central event that is free and not-too-large. Or we can have a large event that won’t be central.

Eugene’s city staff should throw open its permit window and offer anyone with an August celebration idea the opportunity to try it this year with as little regulatory interference as possible. Give restaurants and downtown bars a weekend of sidewalk serving privileges for minimal or no expense. If we want a thousand flowers to bloom, staying out of their way is a good place to begin.

After it’s gone away for a year or two, do you know what will happen? Something else will sprout to take its place.