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current focus is within the Development Plan Sub - Areas, these focus areas will shift over time as redevelopment and preservation efforts stabilize and stimulate the desired development within the neighborhood. Based on current activities, it is anticipated that in the future there will be two additional Revitalization Areas; both located east of Eddy Street and south of State Road 23. Priority will be given to the north, moving southwards, with the focus area of Revitalization Area North being on the area between Howard and Chalfant Streets. As neighborhood conditions stabilize, and additional resources become available, efforts will shift to Revitalization Area South, covering the area between Bissell and Cedar Streets. These areas are predominately single family detached residential housing and should remain as such. Also, efforts should be made to make Fredrickson Park more visible and accessible to the public. In addition, improvements should be made to the park so it plays a role in the redevelopment effort and is viewed as an invaluable asset to the area. Both areas should be monitored to ensure that any future development transitions into and complements the activities of any adjacent sub -area. Goals and Objectives for the Future Development Areas: • Apply strategic preservation approaches in pockets of disinvestment, including spot code enforcement, zoning enforcement, rehabilitation activity and small public works projects; • Improving the accessibility and making physical improvements to Fredrickson Park; • Encourage housing design that confirms the urban setting and relates to the vernacular architectural styles present in the neighborhood. E. Senior Housing There is currently a lack of housing options for seniors that wish to remain in, or move into, the neighborhood. As such senior housing should be examined as a high priority for the neighborhood. It is recognized that it is common for senior housing to be single story; however, depending on the characteristics of the selected site, multi -story buildings may be more desirable and consistent with the sites surroundings. In this case an effort should be made to ensure this development is multi - story, incorporating elevators in order to make it senior friendly. F. Public Infrastructure / Utilities As development occurs in the Northeast Neighborhood careful consideration should be given to the use and placement of infrastructure and utilities so as to minimize the negative impact on future development parcels and existing residential areas. In particular, with the changes to the Five Points intersection, there will be a need to re- route the existing power lines. The new power lines should be placed so that they have a minimal impact on the aesthetics of the future development; with the preferential routing 12