No. 2016 designating the NNDA, declaring the NNDA to be blighted, approving a development plan and conditions under which relocation payments will be made, and establishing an allocation area for purposes of TIF

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• Encourage opportunities to introduce a mix of market -rate, market -rate subsidized and affordable housing to increase homeownership options across income brackets; • Encourage housing design that confirms the urban setting and relates to the vernacular architectural styles present in the neighborhood; • Create and implement a plan for public works infrastructure upgrades, including new curbs, sidewalks, street lights and paving; • Support the expansion of State Road 23 from Eddy Street to Twyckenham Drive to an increased capacity, four -lane landscaped boulevard; • Bury or relocate existing overhead utility lines along State Road 23, as appropriate; • Introduce design considerations that will increase the safety and attractiveness of State Road 23 for pedestrians and cyclists, such as lighting scale and ambient quality, signalized crosswalks and street furnishings; • Consider extending Napoleon Street from Eddy Street to Duey Street for improved traffic circulation and connectivity; • Emphasize access and connectivity to Fredrickson Park and Coquillard Park in sub -area redevelopment design concepts. C. Homeownership Preservation Area Homeownership preservation is a key strategy of the Development Area Plan and will be applied within all areas of the neighborhood to encourage long -term residency and pride of investment. Homeownership counseling, technical and downpayment assistance programs sponsored by local governmental and non- profit organizations are recommended to help long -term renters and first -time homeowners purchase homes in the Northeast Neighborhood. Additionally, a distinct homeownership preservation sub -area will be designated in the blocks bounded by Eddy Street on the east, Napoleon Street on the north, Hill Street on the west and South Bend Avenue on the south. (See Map 11.) This is a large section of housing in the northwestern quadrant of the neighborhood, most of which conforms to single - family residential zoning. However, over time, many single - family dwellings have been converted to rental units. Properties evidencing deferred maintenance by absentee landlords and lack of basic upkeep by short-term renters have become prevalent. Neighborhood residents have 24