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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION PLANWeed & Seed ProgramSouth Bend, IndianaPage 5CONTENTSCONTENTSCONTENTSReduce & Improve Rental Housing …...……….…. 52Tenant Education Program …….………………..... 52Landlord Maintenance Program ….………....……. 52Rental Unit Reduction Program …….……...…...… 52Neighborhood OrganizationDeal with Problem Properties …………….……..... 54Problem House Conversion …………...…….…..... 54Increase Community Involvement ……………....... 54Strengthen Neighborhood Organizations …....…… 54Block Club Heraldry Program ……………............. 54Supportive Communication Improve Inter-Neighborhood Communication .…. 57Weed & Seed Implementation Kick-Off Event …….. 57Neighborhood Newsletter …………………………... 57Engage in Strategic Marketing Activities ……....… 58Weed & Seed Publicity Initiative ……..…………..... 58Market the Neighborhood ……………………..…..... 58Success Stories Initiative ………..…………..…...…. 586. Program Summary 6. Program Summary Cost Summary ………………………………..……. 60Shared Responsibilities ……………...………..…… 615. Strategies & Projects5. Strategies & ProjectsStrategies & Projects …………………………….. 38Infrastructure Restoration Improve Neighborhood Function & Appearance . 40 Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Replacement Program . 40Clean & Enhance Railroad Rights-of-Way …….. 40Clear the Brush Program …...…………………... 40Alley Reclamation Initiative …….......………..… 41Identity Street Character Treatments …................ 41Improve Park Resources ………………...…...….. 42Pulaski Park Renovations ……………...…………. 42LaSalle Park Renovations ……………………….... 44Implement Special Development Initiatives ……. 46Western Avenue Initiatives ………..…………...…. 46Green Market Initiatives ……………..……..….…. 46Community Gardens ……..……………………..… 46Housing RestorationIncrease Owner-Occupied Housing ……….....…. 51New Housing Initiative ………………..……......…. 51Soil Testing Initiative ………………….....…….…. 51Tear Down Small & Rebuild Large ……..…..……. 51Parking Relief ……………………………..…..….. 51Utilize Existing Programs & Resources ……......… 51