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to encourage a balanced transportation system within the area that <br />provides for and accommodates multiple forms of transportation, <br />including automobile, bus, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. <br />IV. PROJECT AREA ACTIVITIES <br />A. Introduction <br />The Northeast Neighborhood benefits from having a cohesive historic identity, <br />with a neighborhood name understood by most South Bend residents and <br />relatively well - defined boundaries. <br />However, because it is geographically large, the neighborhood contains a diverse <br />population of residents with a diversity of housing needs, and a housing stock that <br />ranges from excellent to substandard. There are commercial structures within the <br />area that are desirable and economically viable, and others that are either <br />physically deteriorated or represent economic decline. The strategies outlined in <br />this Development Plan will be targeted to maximize the impact of the anticipated <br />public and private investment in the area, and will be applied according to the <br />guidelines set forth below: <br />Redevelopment is recommended for areas exhibiting major deterioration or <br />decline and that are situated in areas that would be better served by a <br />higher public use. Acquisition, relocation, clearance, site assemblage, <br />public works projects and/or new development activities may be part of <br />implementing a redevelopment strategy. <br />Revitalization will be appropriate in areas where significant deterioration <br />or decline is evidenced, but some foundation exists upon which to <br />reconstruct physical structures and to anticipate renewal. Tools of <br />revitalization may include code enforcement, small -scale public works <br />projects, organization- building and property beautification programs. <br />Improvement will utilize the same methods as the Revitalization strategy, <br />but will be indicated for areas that are less blighted or deteriorated. A <br />smaller investment of public resources will be required. <br />Preservation is necessitated in relatively stable areas near or adjacent to <br />deteriorating or declining areas. Spot code enforcement, zoning <br />enforcement, some rehabilitation activities and minor public works <br />16 <br />