No. 0908 expanding the boundaries of the WWCDA, expanding the allocation area for purposes of TIF, and amending the development plan

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o Continuation and intensification of public relations efforts to promote a positive image and identity for the neighborhood. o Continuation and expansion of neighborhood clean -up and property maintenance efforts. o Maintenance of sound housing, marketing of vacant buildings, rehabilitation of deteriorating buildings, and marketing vacant sites for new housing. o Removal of seriously blighted buildings and redevelopment of sites for new hous- ing and neighborhood commercial uses. o Expansion and development of establishments providing opportunities for job training and employment. o Maintenance of existing neighborhood facilities and upgrading of streets, sidewalks and utilities serving the area. o A highly focused and immediate action program will be implemented in the Washington Street and Chapin Street target areas. These efforts will begin in the Washington Street area and will include acquisition of blighted properties, reloca- tion of businesses and residents, and demolition of buildings for redevelopment of assembled sites in accordance with the Plan. The objective is to have new housing and commercial space available for initial occupancy within 18 months following approval of project financing. o Completion of the Chapin Street revitalization project will follow Washington Street as a target area for priority action. The WWCRP, SBHF, neighborhood residents and organizations and the City of South Bend will work together and with the private sector to insure that the Vision for the Near Westside Neighborhood becomes a reality. iii