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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION PLANWeed & Seed ProgramSouth Bend, IndianaPage 23NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONSNEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONSNEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONSand stored in the neighborhood, via garages and parking pads. Many alleys are overgrown with brush that is unsafe for motorists and unsafe for homeowners because it provides hiding places for troublemakers.ParkingParking is in short supply in these neighborhoods and a constant source of aggravation for residents. Many residents rely on on-street parking for their household and guest vehicles. Others have parking pads or garages that are accessed from alleys. Too often, residents simply park their cars in their front yards, or even on public sidewalks. Additional parking areas should be developed in the neighborhood to mitigate the shortage.Railroad CorridorsThe Westside and St. Casimir’s neighborhoods are separated by the Grand Trunk Western railroad corridor, an active freight line that brings heavy rail traffic through the neighborhoods many times a day. The visual appearance of the corridor, however, has a blighting impact on these neighborhoods. The corridor is filled with old segments of track and railroad ties, overgrown brush is a breeding ground for insects and rodents, and illegal dumping occurs frequently along its edges. This corridor should be cleaned and maintained in the most visible locations to mitigate negative impacts on the neighborhoods.Alley restoration programs are needed to stabilize drive surfaces, remove brush, and enhance lighting. Additional parking areas should be developed to alleviate parking problems. Railroad corridors should be cleaned and maintained.