Here's a "total package" idea.......The JC Hospital (425K/patient) needs to be shuttered.  It's built to meet medium security prison specifications.  Move the Lane County Jail and the Courthouse there and create a "complete package" justice center.  Move all the Lane County offices (many now in leased spaces around town) into the existing Courthouse building.  Use the old jail for two badly needed purposes. a)mental health services (Johnson Unit Short Term Crisis center and out-patient services) and revamp the rest for temporary homeless housing for homeless individuals who are in need of, and willing to accept, assistance toward working their way out of homeless.  This would include placements for "low-risk" mental health patients with supportive services provided.

The City, BTW, would use the EWB site.....

Yes, I realize such a combination of moves will not occur.  But, hey, it doesn't hurt to dream.

regards, Gary Crum