Approving & Adopting the Howard Park Neighborhood Master Plan

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m e m o r a n d u m ,• SaUTx g • Community & Economic Development ``- G '=�_1865-.•^'• 227 West Jefferson, Suite 1200, South Bend, Indiana 46601-1830 • Phone 574/235-9371 • Fax 574/235-9021 T o : South Bend Common Council From: Jitin Kain, Senior Economic Development Specialist Subject: Adoption of the Howard Park Neighborhood Master Plan Date: August 22, 2012 Attached with this memo is a Resolution which adopts the Howard Park Neighborhood Master Plan as part of the process to amend the Redevelopment Plan for the South Bend Central Development Area(SBCDA). The Howard Park Neighborhood of South Bend has the potential to become an exciting, dynamic urban neighborhood and is poised for private sector investment and development of its infill properties. After the completion of Phase I of the East Bank Master Plan(covers neighborhood North of Jefferson Blvd) in 2008, a planning study of the Phase II area, more commonly known as the Howard Park Neighborhood,began. This area is decidedly more residential in character. However,there are several commercial and industrial users who call the Howard Park Neighborhood home, and scenic river views which characterize the vast potential the neighborhood possesses. Key strategies identified in the plan include: • Redevelopment of the 10 acre Transpo site in to a mix of residential uses along the river front • Conversion of existing industrial uses to residential as those properties come up for sale or re-use • Enhancement of the River Walk • Pedestrian and bike friendly pathways throughout the neighborhood. The Master Plan was completed in the spring of 2009.At the time the South Bend Central Development Area did not include the Eastern half of the Transpo site. In December of 2011,the boundaries of the development area were expanded to include the remainder of the Transpo site in order to support a private sector development project. The Redevelopment Commission approved Declaratory Resolution#3064 on 8/16/12 to begin the process of amending the SBCDA which is attached. Also attached is Area Plan Commission Resolution 228-12 which was approved on 8/21/12. Staff requests approval of the attached Resolution. Filed 1 nun 'i . i 1t. CrTY