5157-25 Resolution Approving and Adopting the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan

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Neighborhood Landuse Timeline Cul-de-sac Streets — = ,t .., 4, . . 0 7. iii.e.k.,, lii... ; .. ..,. i ..-. .4,, ... ilk :resent Problems " ` . � B0lPl KOYAS spans Chapin S[. `tFr \ 1, iii2.„ , ,� +i'.--,- TONT f Writer 1 • 'l1,i-en likened lha --; Cnleets; an innova-toChicago's P casso.statue�, bonsignio the once 'APPmval also was given for it blighted LaSalle Park urban re•additlonal gutter and curb work �,. ;' newel project area, are receiv-at a cost of f21,890 to be done In k t .f� @ IF / 1 I ing less than whole hearted ac-the LaSalle project by WoodrvH 3 i� i—it if ceptaace, Howard J. Bellinger,and sons,Inc. - - executive director of the South Bellmger said the cty Street tc Bend Redevelopment Depart-Department has sealed Chicago : 1- +� -4 } Cent said the Redevelopment St. n the project and will do ; --} y , � y f Commission Thursday. 1967 1968-1977 1968 - 1974 Civil Unrest & Street Alteration Urban Renewal Disconnection& LaSalle Park Homes Demolition Fueled by years of tension from a lack of investment The Urban Renewal Plan for the neighborhood The Greater South Bend Housing Corp began and unfulfilled promises by city leaders in an included an alteration of the neighborhood street grid construction of LaSalle Park Homes in 1968 by Corp atmosphere reflecting the national civil unrest,violence and reduce vehicle access.The addition of cut-de- added 150 units of housing by 1974 Originally a arose on July 25 and 261967.Roving gangs taunting sacs would permanently disconnect four north south non-profit organization providing affordable rental residents were met by rock throwing.Altercations streets(Bendix.Kentucky,Lake and Chicago)from housing to low-income families and the elderly,the between police and African American youths at a Western Avenue.The logic of the plan was to increase development provided new housing for some of those neighborhood center in the 290o Block of Western public safety by preventing access at non signalized displaced by the ongoing renewal program. Avenue.led to police firing into the building striking intersections within the neighborhood but was also one youth.A second youth struck by police gunfire later viewed as a way to improve police surveillance of the suffered an amputated Leg.The violence also resulted area.These changes reportedly weren't supported by in property damage and numerous arrests. all as the cul-de-sac proposed for Wellington Street was cancelled following opposition. 12 I .._ •! I. ,.,u.