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6. Seek the funding, through grants, loans and developers to build and /or refurbish <br />existing dwellings for low and moderate income families; <br />7. Promote the development of a plan to provide quality education opportunities <br />through school and neighborhood -based programs; <br />8. Seek revision in traffic flow restrictions to prohibit truck traffic (which runs on <br />Walnut and Washington). <br />NEIGHBORHOOD ASSETS <br />The revitalization effort will seek to build upon the following neighborhood assets: <br />o The history and heritage of the area as a neighborhood of diverse economic, so- <br />cial and ethnic groups. <br />o The affection and positive feelings that: existing and former residents have for <br />the area. <br />o The numerous churches representing all denominations. <br />o The Natatorium which once served as the premier recreational facility in the <br />City. <br />o The West Washington Historic District and the diversity of architecture. <br />o The availability of affordable housing. <br />o The closeness of downtown South Bend. <br />o The commitment to utilize and expand the Oliver House as a major museum <br />facility. <br />o Recent and on -going investment in historic preservation and restoration, and in <br />residential rehabilitation. <br />o The commitment of neighborhood residents and the strong "sense of community" <br />that currently exist. <br />o The many existing and highly organized neighborhood groups including the West <br />Washington /Chapin Revitalization Project, Inc., South Bend Heritage Foundation, <br />block clubs, and social service organizations. <br />o The availability of land for new housing construction, and new commercial and <br />industrial development. <br />PROJECTS AND ACTIONS <br />The revitalization program is designed to address the full range of economic and physical condi- <br />tions affecting the living and business environments, and the general quality of life within the <br />neighborhood. It includes the following projects and actions to be undertaken on a continuing <br />basis: <br />o Elimination and prevention of crime as the highest priority project of the City <br />and neighborhood. <br />11 <br />