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sets up a public process for regular updates, to ensure the plan is relevant to the economic
<br /> environment and reflects the vision of the community.
<br /> "The City Plan process has involved a network of residents, organizations, and
<br /> institutions who have developed a shared vision and civic agenda for South Bend for the next
<br /> twenty years. We are excited about the future this Plan represents, and ask the community to
<br /> review the draft before it is sent to the Area Plan Commission and Common Council for approval
<br /> and adoption," stated Civic Alliance spokesperson Wayne Curry. Council President Timothy
<br /> Rouse noted that"the Council has been following the planning process closely, and we are
<br /> pleased with the extent of the community's participation. We especially appreciate the work of
<br /> the Civic Alliance, City Community Development team, stakeholders and the entire community
<br /> for the time spent developing this plan over the past 2 '/2 years."
<br /> The Plan is structured around key focus areas, including Economic Development, Arts
<br /> and Culture, Community Building,Education, Environmental Management, Housing, Land Use
<br /> and Growth, Public Facilities, Transportation, and Urban Design. Priority policies for the first
<br /> five year Implementation Action Plan (IAP) are grouped under eight strategies that will outline
<br /> and direct the manner in which growth and development in these focus areas will be
<br /> accomplished. "As a roadmap for growth and development, City Plan will provide a reference
<br /> for decision makers, and enhance communication between government entities, businesses, and
<br /> neighborhoods," stated Mayor Luecke.
<br /> There are three ways to review and comment on City Plan:
<br /> • Hard copies are available for review at the South Bend branches of the St.Joseph
<br /> County Public Library.
<br /> • On-line at www.SouthBendCityPlan.or�.
<br /> • Six public meetings:
<br /> - Tues, June 20, 6-8 p.m............Pettey Primary Center Cafeteria, 740 N. Eddy
<br /> -Wed, June 21, 6-8 p.m............Jackson Intermediate Center, 5001 S. Miami
<br /> - Thurs, June 22, 6-8 p.m..........Harrison Primary Center Cafeteria, 3302 W. Western
<br /> - Tues, June 27, 6-8 p.m............Pinhook Pavilion, 2801 Riverside Dr.
<br /> - Thurs, June 29, 7-9 a.m. .........Century Center, 120 S. St. Joseph
<br /> - Thurs, June 29, 6-8 p.m..........Century Center, 120 S. St. Joseph
<br /> Comments can be submitted on-line, by email to:jkain@SouthBendln.gov, or by regular
<br /> mail to: Division of Community Development, attn: City Plan Comments, 224 W. Jefferson
<br /> Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601.
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