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Home My WebLink About5157-25 Resolution Approving and Adopting the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan RE S OLUT ION No . 5157-25 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana January 26, 20 26 AAAttest: City Clerk Bianca L. Tirado Attest: President of Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana January 27, 20 26 4A1Aus-`I City Clerk Bianca L. Tirado Approved and signed by me JAIINAri Z 7 20 26 Mayor SOUTH ,41 ►.4 Cgt,t, '11 � ./ tags..az. �g 66111 • 1865 " SUBSTITUTE BILL NO.25-52 RESOLUTION NO.5157-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE LASALLE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana,recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the LaSalle Park neighborhood through strategic planning; and WHEREAS, in 2006, City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of South Bend-St.Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et. seq. as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS,Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to pursue the development of area-specific plans; and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners, and area businesses and other organizations; and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan contains revitalization strategies, detailed land use and zoning plans for the development of the area,and a strategic implementation matrix, all with public and private sector investment opportunities; and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission has approved the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan by resolution,has certified it to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, and has provided it with a favorable recommendation; and WHEREAS,the Common Council of the City of South Bend,Indiana has the authority to amend a comprehensive plan if it finds the content to be appropriate and in the best interests of the community; and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan,which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, contains all the elements necessary to strategically guide development in its specific area and is appropriate and in the best interest of South Bend and its residents. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Common Council as follows: SECTION I: The LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan, a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, shall be and hereby is approved. SECTION II: The adoption of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan amends City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,by providing further direction for the area of land within the boundaries of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan. SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. 92 4--- . 12"------- Canneth Le , Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: L'OltIV Bi ca Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the 27`" day of January , 2025, at 12 o'clock a.m. Bia /(-- nca Tirado, y Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the 2 day of J 019 , 2025, at o'clock (.m. ,--- James ueller, Mayor City f South Bend, Indiana -2 - RESOLUTION NO. 26-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE LASALLE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS, the City of South Bend,Indiana,recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the LaSalle Park neighborhood through strategic planning;and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission is empowered to prepare,approve,and certify a Comprehensive Plan for its area of jurisdiction by the provisions of Indiana Code,Section 36-7-4-500 et. seq.entitled"500 Series—Comprehensive Plan"; and WHEREAS,in 2006,City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of South Bend-St.Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et.seq.as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction;and WHEREAS,Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to pursue the development of area-specific plans;and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders,including residents and property owners,and area businesses and other organizations;and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan contains revitalization strategies,detailed land use and zoning plans for the development of the area,and a strategic implementation matrix,all with public and private sector investment opportunities; and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission and the legislative body in preparing and considering land use proposals are tasked under Indiana Code 36-7-4-603 to pay reasonable regard to: (1) the comprehensive plan; (2) current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district; (3) the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; (4) the conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; and (5) responsible development and growth;and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission has reviewed the land use development and potential future development of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood as defined by the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Plan Commission as follows: 1. That the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan,which is attached to and made a part of this Resolution,is approved as the land use policy for the future land use development of the area considered and is submitted to the South Bend Common Council for their consideration and action. 2. That the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan conforms to the plan of development for the City. 3. That the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is in all respects approved, certified,ratified and confirmed. 4. That the Secretary of the Plan Commission is hereby directed to file a copy of the Plan with the minutes of this public meeting. 5. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the South Bend Plan Commission. Passed by the South Bend Plan Commission this 16th day of February, 2026. C__ `Francisco Fotia,President South Bend Plan Commission A 1"1'EST: B ' n Killen Secretary South Bend Plan Commission -2- ., :ell li - -.01),-,—;"1—fl A . E ,.0')_ ,, E-11 7--rA ) COj{ ',•+ _ fir.. ._` 1 41.4 G. o 1 -c.:3i . .c. , ., • o ,. :,,,,,,..„.• -5 ..t.,,, . ,ti , C-- r i --Ysj• j �; o 4 �� n t . , _ b -6 •r1 I, -t: N ryal ,, 16 < WI I w rn r' ri L o r. '� 4-fr) i ' II{A � t x- Yf.4 ' --.4 / ,,, ;�;,n,.., d - • 7.. .: m Acknowledgments James Mueller,Mayor of the City of South Bend Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers,City Council Member,2nd District A special thanks to all the residents and area organizations that shared their thoughts and vision for the future of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood. Department of Community Investment Caleb Bauer,Executive Director of Community Investment Tim Corcoran,Director of Planning&Community Resources Michael Divita,Principal Planner Chris Dressel,Senior Planner Hannah Sherinian,Planner Angela Rose,Senior Planner Chaise Cope.Senior Planner Planning Consultant Torti Gallas+Partners Fabrick Design \4�<, El! FABRIC K] �,� i>h . TORTI GALLAS + PARTNERS t,r „ `_,ae% serum '�J DESIGN � IX65y orrmvu wsuwu.t noes cnntr.ucrntcrvtt - .t-e-N- . 1!, ''r -ficf.',44--s>")...-" , ,--% ,,. . , , . . ,f , , ...„-_, :-?-: )e ,. , ,....„, 1 r 4". ' Ta b le of t �' 5z� f r f� } :_ - _ .61' . ..,.. � �f. �, 'fit What is a Plan? Streets&Transportation +"' 03 What is a Plan? 54 Streetscape Improvements&Traffic Calming - _ k �^, � l! Iti (70, Re 04 Neighborhood Planning Principles 56 Bicycle Improvements d- ', A tt�''if'I y"v t ? j +_- t + s * -:—.,,,—. 1iiii b ilrgt—?.. 4,.' .A6rii--- .. '*.`"i-- - ""`,7':.': ': .,t Neighborhood Background Built Form &Zoning ' le :i -^� �3 ` *, ;�,. 08 Neighborhood Land Use Timeline ""'� g 60 Built Form&Zoning �- + xd00,,` " ..—"_ 14 Planning Area -�—/�/[ �= — 63 Proposed Zoning Map Q '�- 15 Existing Conditions 64 Building Types A ".- 16 Neighborhood Topography �,X -- 4�� / 18 Lot Vacancy 20 Neighborhood Data — , 22 Neighborhood Character V • Plan Process& Engagement Implementation Matrix + 4 tli� 3 26 Planning Process&Engagement 68 Implementation Strategies 28 What We Heard r• Neighborhood Plan 32 Neighborhood Plan Graphic&Focus Areas - _ 34 Planning Project Areas 46 Housing Strategies&Housing Study -• 48 Parks&Trails 49 Sustainability 12w 50 Greening the Neighborhood tr L = What is a PLan? A neighborhood plan is a shared statement about the h► Who is aplan for? - s �► �• '� desired long-term future for an area and a strategy r �f 4 i to reach those goals. Developed through a public Neighborhood Residents • ••.!illik !M. engagement process,a plan is a guide for can use the plan to understand proposed initiatives in the short. �* -,_ w� ��`i" ��, • Making decisions about what kind of development medium,and long terms. I, 4 1: 5y� .'"$ and services are appropriate. < '-' 1 - '- • How resources should be allocated,and Developers,Builders,and Other Individuals �11� �1.`�y +- • • How issues residents,business and property owners, will use the plan to help determine the type,scale.intensity. ��,, � and others in the neighborhood are concerned about and location of projects. 4 ty' !`_a / �p� 0N'H could be addressed. Z ,1 *- �` I r J 9! Public Officials and Community Leaders -\ MO 'i- r a i - Created in the context of the needs and priorities of the can use the plan to direct funding and to make decisions on - - �1�y, ¶•. `- larger region,a neighborhood plan focuses on assets and zoning and development issues. • :4 challenges unique to that specific area. Neighborhood , 1' -^ a. ' plans seek to create a more livable place that is attractive, City Staff ,," •, - 0?L ,/ '�„`s!� r healthy,equitable,and sustainable for current and future will use the plan to understand key neighborhood issues and as I W generations. a guide to implementing priority projects and initiatives. y sio * ' .� ,i I. • +Ri ®- Once adopted.a neighborhood plan becomes official city t '%, s r, *, . policy as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Ran. How is a plan used? r *,I • y A neighborhood plan provides a broad framework for future .. ^f " initiatives,and it serves as a starting point for more detailed 0� A. IP t` _• What does a plan include? planning and public engagement as individualprojects are % ". pursued. A plan will continually evolve to meet the changing i _ Neighborhood plans typically identify strategies to be needs of the community. ; a- ab implemented over the next 2o.years within the following y / f I �♦ s categories: The maps,diagrams,photographs,and other graphics • Public Facilities&Infrastructure:Improving streets, presented within a neighborhood plan are for illustrative ' `f. r. sidewalks.lighting,parks,bike paths,and essential purples only.The images are not intended to represent the utilities to create accessible and safe spaces exact results expected from the implementation of the plan. • Housing:Addressing housing stock,condition, but they provide a general representation of development Private Sector Public Sector diversity,and affordability to ensure options for all principles.desired building types,land use,infrastructure,and The private sector is reoOnsible The city is responsible for all things in the economic levels other elements that the plan establishes. for building housing opening and public domain,This includes building and • Zoning&Land Use:Guiding development by operating businesses and making the maintaining streets,parks,public utilities, specifying building types,design standards,density. The specific scope.final form,and timing of neighborhood plan investments shown on private property and public safety. and appropriate locations for residential,commercial, initiatives will depend on market demand.the interest of private and mixed-use areas. organizations and individuals.available-resources,and direction - • Other Matters:Incorporating community-specific from further public engagement. PARTNERSHIP needs,such as environmental sustainability,historic preservation,economic development,and public Working together.we can make a great neighborhood _-- safety. Neighborhood Planning Principles The characteristics described below serve as the guiding principles for the development of the LaSatte Park Neighborhood Plan. 0 Urban e Attractive © Healthy 0 Equitable 0 Sustainable The neighborhood is walkable. The neighborhood's physical The neighborhood encourages an The neighborhood's housing The neighborhood fully uses its has a network of well-connected environment is thoughtfully active lifestyle ler residents and accommodates the unique neeo existing infrastructure,preserve .treets and blocks and a variety of managed to make it desirable• visitors•regardless of age or ability desires and income levels of all and reuses structures of historic public spaces. IL contains a range competitive and vibrant The through engaging open spaces and households.Historic disinvestment and/or architectural significanc of housing types that draws people neighborhood features well comfortable transportation options is addressed through zoning reform implements sensible environmc r from all economic levels.Amenities maintained buildings and properlio Nutritious,fresh and affordable food and increased private and public policies and is committed to such as stores,schools healthcare sage streets for all users,quality is accessible. The neighborhood is investment promoting recovery reducing its carbon footprint.The ntertainment,parks,cultural public spaces and a memorable: free of pollution that would notably neighborhood is resilient,including institutions and places of worship are unique identity impact its residents by being prepared for the effects of within a convenient distance climate change. -„.„f IA r.i: 15E5 4-114'-- :: "1:- “"4,LI° 7 lei „ �� _ _ �r � .k . . , Western Avenue. Sheridan Street. U 113 L II ae 0 0 v � z m O Lit O ? I � c O M W I ) RJ � V J � V Wg Q1 Neighborhood Landuse Timeline Overview The following timeline highlights the multi-century •Small Menominee v,—, ;--- "b e a '54`414•p s 8 evolution of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood.Focusing ""'""`" on the geological,cultural,and Land use history allows r_APOR F ST.JOSEPH — F fora deeper understanding of the current conditions of PowI sR Sac —' —' —'—• the neighborhood. 'i ." Meskwaki rbGowatonri O a '"° A.Y�boo^do7 STARKE Kfekapoo _ iartrRreyR1•^IV Ya of f Mlamf O.+' Grand --- : ' JASP. Kankakee 1E E Marsh IIIIIIIIIIiaaWjl,aiMfiljr160'S A 679 Grand Kankakee Marsh Native Tribes Fur Trade & French Settlement The Great North-South Continental Divide(aka By the 160o's.Native American groups,primarily the The Kankakee River served as major route for Native the"Midwest continental divide')that separates Miami and later the Potawatomi.had been living in the Americans and early settlers,notably French fur the Great Lakes watershed from the south Atlantic St.Joseph River Valley for centuries before European trappers.South Bend and Lasalle Park were once part Ocean watershed also runs through South Bend and settlement began.The Miami tribe was an indigenous of a major route used by Native Americans and French LaSalle Park.To the north of the divide the St.Joseph group near southern Lake Michigan.settling in a explorers to connect the Great Lakes and the Gulf of River empties into Lake Michigan.and to the south, village along the St.Joseph River.Later,the St.Joseph Mexico via an overland canoe portage between the the Kankakee River flows towards the Mississippi River. Potawatomi became the primary inhabitants.occupying Kankakee and St.Joseph rivers.On December 3.167g, The Kankakee had a meandering course,nearly 240 the region along the St.Joseph River for a significant with a group of 40,French explorer LaSalle headed miles long,through surrounding wetlands known as period.drawn to its rich resources. south from Fort Miami(St.Joseph.Michigan),canoeing the Grand Kankakee Marsh.With headwaters at South up the St.Joseph River to a portage at present-day Bend,the'Everglades of the North"covered over 5,300 South Bend. square miles from current day South Bend westward into IlUnois;perhaps the largest inland marsh wetland in They crossed through the LaSalle Park area to the the US. Kankakee River and followed it to the Illinois River eventually reaching Peoria,Illinois.Broader European settlement followed,led by the English and French. Lasalle's Landing is commemorated on the west bank of the St Joseph River.just east of where Pinhook Park is today. 8 • Neighborhood Landuse Timeline -ye egeft x v • omemki ' `, i. ..i .p -- Nlxakeel � t IA 1rlueemiA ilio., ..,.-, n ( Lot Nvnan ,. ''' '/<. fra. :. n , f lifti sh gegayaak. TRAIL OF DEATH - e CAlrngo I 1 illrk'l ctist. on nt-wth �a'n bulk of 1 iii Lakes some sik. s 'we - ---.,,,a - TRADITIONAL POTAWATOMI HOMELANDS - i.t)O Fotawatorni tndluns:; '_*,y;,. �'-'=�' ., =r 'r ' were. collected in August ___ 1838 and forced to begin t their long march to new : homes in the Rest. Many . s e perished on the. way. _ 1 . . _ wT� 'gyp„ -....F ��..- - 1628-1830s 1838 1860-1900 Colonial& Intertribal Wars Indian Removal Act Kankakee Marsh Drained Fueled by the fur trade competition and occupation by A series of land cession treaties made between 1795 Soon after the Civil War ended.a 50-plus year ditching the Iroquois.the Miami tribe fled to northern Indiana. and 1846 led to the removal of most of the native tribes effort cut 250 meandering river miles.waterways. The Miami asked for aid from others and a large force from Indiana.The Potawatomi and Miami removals and small tributaries down to go straightened miles gathered to track down and ambush the Iroquois in the 1830s and 1840s were more gradual and destroying g5%of the habitat.In 1884.meetings were near South Bend.leaving a large part of the region incomplete.and not all of Indiana's Native Americans held by landowners In South Bend to discuss the depopulated. voluntarily left the state.In 1838 nearly a thousand drainage of the marsh.The upper river was also highly Potawatomi people were forcibly removed from channelized with levees to allow easier transport of After the retreat of the Iroquois.the Potawatomi South Bend.pushed to reservations in Kansas on the cut timber from the wetlands to sawmills downstream. became the largest tribal population in the area.In Potawatomi Trail of Death.The Pokagon band was not Following increased settlement and agricultural 1681 La Salle negotiated a treaty with the Miami and forcibly removed because of affiliation with the Catholic development.the Marsh was eventually reduced to Illinois tribes.The French and 39 Indian chiefs signed Church.The Miami were the last to be removed from roughly 10%of its original size. the Great Peace of Montreal in 1701.The Miami tribe Indiana in 1846.but many were permitted to remain returned to take control of Indiana and northwest Ohio under land treaties. The Potawatomi went to Michigan.Peace lasted into the 1720s. Sul;.edon 9 Neighborhood Landuse Timeline ,,,,''' =_ ....41-."' --- NEGRO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRESSES RAPIDLY. • f ,�� r- " • l /( / t.t rii'�;. I f \\ - _ :;ate - -� --- ■■ • —-----'. tow it it 0 A 8 . 1 s , r( i 4 -• \ " -,� !�. ■ I I o M2/) ryssy'E ` — i 1880 1900-1930 1943-1952 311 Beck's Lake Emerged Industrialization &Growth Housing Development As the former marsh waterways dried.some small By igoo,South Bend,Indiana.was a thriving industrial As South Bend's industries converted their production lakes appeared in the late igth century amidst the hub thanks to its strategic location.waterpower from during wartime era,much of the labor inside these former marsh bottom.Formerly known as LaSalle the St.Joseph River,and the presence of prominent factories came from Eastern Europeans and US Lake,Kankakee Lake then Stanfield Lake.Beck's manufacturers like Studebaker and the Oliver Chilled southerners fleeing violence and poverty. Lake first appeared on a 1863 land survey.It was soon Plow Works.Many key industries that started or identified as one of the clearest ice sources in the relocated to the broader LaSalle Park area included Driven in part by protests in other parts of the city and region and became a key source for ice harvesting Bendix Corporation.Singer Company.and the despite petitions against additional segregated housing into the early loth century.This led to it being named Malleable Steel Range Manufacturing Company.To in the area.LaSalle Park was designated as the site for after George Beck of the George Beck and Sons Ice accommodate the surrounding industrial growth with a temporary federal housing for African Americans to Harvesting Company new sewer installation in 1927,Beck's Lake was drained house the increased workforce In 1gg4 construction to a depth of 18 inches began on 3100 and 320o blocks of West Washington Street(present day LaSalle Park)resulting in twenty white cinder block duplexes that came to be known as"the barracks".The neighborhood strengthened as a major settlement area for African Americans over the next decade. Lp r-,ir4 1.1 ,r Neighborhood Landuse Timeline 1,, „: , /or 4 dri itallir t -• a E .1 1. , . _ i ri . . •t ..... . ,..., -,A i ' 4,1 --',,-;.,,% - -,; a4' • 1�, A: i-.01+01 ''`-,_r Neglect' Charged in Blighted Are 1947-1953 1961-1966 1967 Unregulated Trash Dumping Urban Renewal Plan Debated Blighted Conditions Exposed From the ig3os until the igsos.part of LaSalle Park In ig6i the South Bend Urban Redevelopment Residents first organized their response to worsening was occupied by Beck's Lake Dump.The dump Commission initially unveils a 200-acre urban renewal conditions in ig5g by delivering a petition to the was suspected to contain industrial waste including plan impacting 800 homes,with i5o to be demolished. City's Board of Public Works asking for paved streets. asbestos,plating and paint waste,solvents and oils, Community opposition leads to a revised plan in 1964 sidewalks,and sewer improvements.By 1963, and arsenic-contaminated foundry sand from Bendix with fewer demolitions and a new community center dilapidated housing conditions were gaining wider Corporation and others. The city acquired the site facility(the future Charles Black Center).The 11 million community awareness,Prompted by an invitation from in 1947 and it closed in 1953 but Illegal dumping budget includes relocation of 1.33 families that would local neighborhood leaders,the South Bend Tribune's continued for many years following.The area would still temporarily lose their homes. publishes a front-page story exposing the squalid be transitioned into a city park property over the living conditions noting."World War II worker housing next decade,but any environmental site assessment carved up into duplexes and overrun with families.filth was probably nonexistent given the regulations and and vermin long overdue for any type of clearance". requirements of the era. The'barracks"housing that were constructed zo years prior had fallen into disrepair and the City of South Bend was the landlord. Si,hsecG�i 11 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. Neighborhood Landuse Timeline tea. , K ,. .r uv, - • .L 1-1.i 0 I Y.= b y a`shti:l l ik .- _ HILL AND LAME AT IASALLE—An an sad aheh represents one,,I As Nile inlmne 4 wane lake.calked Beat Lake.aid a . meads The lake senea as a storm a ater m - _ . - .— MMIIIIMM 1961- 1969 1980-2000 2000-Current Beginning of LaSalle Park and EPA Clean-up Investing into the Future Restoration of Beck's Lake In 1984 the Bendix Corporation informed the EPA In 2002.the Weed and Seed plan articulated a vision Transformed from a one-time dump site with addition of past dumping activities,and it begins testing for the future.goals to make the vision a reality.and of 10.00o cubic yards of fill and soil the 32-acre LaSalle activities making periodic assessments initially addressed key restoration needs of the neighborhood Park is established in 1961.The park included athletic concluding that no further action is warranted.In 2oog. over the next ten years.Recommendations included fields,a playground area.shelter house,and a wooded the EPA conducted an expanded site inspection, supporting new owner-occupied housing and picnic area to the east finding elevated levels of arsenic and other known improving the park Additionally,the 2014 West Side contaminants which results in the EPA adding Beck's Main Streets plan.which was focused on mainly The LaSalle Recreation Center opened in 1967 Lake to its national list of"Superfund'sites in 2013 corridors and public spaces,outlined a vision for providing spaces for a variety of recreation plus locker leading to a remediation strategy. The City and an expanded LaSalle Park The plan also looked rooms.Lounges,storage,activity and other meeting Honeywell(the corporate descendant of Bendix) for opportunities to stabilize the neighborhood spaces.The center was re-named in honor of former entered into an agreement to study and determine with additional new residential and/or rehabilitated center director Charles Black in 1ggg. the extent of contamination and identify plans for residential.A series of streetscape improvements remediation.The EPA announced an agreement with along the Western Avenue commercial corridor were At the urging of residents,Beck's Lake is restored Honeywell and the City for short-term clean-up.In completed in 2015.2017.and in 2o1g, in ig6g.The 8-acre excavated site would serve as 2022,the top two feet of soil was removed and refilled storm/surface water retention pond.A sledding hill is with new soil within designated areas. Charles Black Center improvements were completed also constructed on the western edge of Beck's Lake in 2018 to accommodate a wide range of programing constructed either of filldirt.demolition debris,or both activities followed by a 2-million-dollar renovation to LaSalle Park adding several new outdoor features including new paths.a roller-skating loop.new shaded seating areas,a second pavilion and picnic area. Planning Area The planning area for the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is generally ?z �� bounded by railroad tracks to the north,Meade Street to the east.Sheridan I 4 5 _ Street to the west.and Western Avenue to the south ��_ 1kilitt` ' i r _ Planning Area Boundary �ITR I rt 1,' 4IN • I'LL . N.0,.; .„.. ,._.. .. • Linden Avenue - _ - F,� � � Colfax Avenue • a, • c p w �. { Washk gton t .'R r ....,tiz rsiw1' Al�• ,S , *nrf �• a 5:.s� N �bg i -mob .. • . _' •vN yy 3. N • Jeftenuni LaVard. ,,zr :-'. • /�2 _ _ •Y 7#% 1 H ,rzr*` Y1 f)'1 .? N `.. , 4"'1 a ��F r rev p ry I c i .2. .,., 1 rgr. a.yf'_...r . ` c_ 1 ;: i� f Ir $J t y, :`': f1.. hi w _ F' � . ar 1 . . * -� aWestern Avenue w ��r-r•_�ar t. I f ; 1. i Neighborhood Context Map. Neighborhood Boundary Map. 14' LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan Neighbornood Bachcpound Existing Conditions 1, rr • _- ._ - 3 +f • lk1lI if'' L Below 710'Elevation:Higher - Wooded Area:Industrial buildings and frequency of vacant Lots in this area ' undeveloped land Linden Avenue:High-speed street with I t Railroad hacks:Busy rail line with missing sidewalks Linden Avenue limited crossings LaSalle Park:Large city park with Amtrak Station:The train station recent improvements paths,roller al. ti, for South Bend.offering four daily skating loop,pavilions,soccer fields departures LaSatte Park basketball courts,and Beck's Lake Cotfax Avenue Confusing Intersection:Unclear traffic Charles Black Community Center: control at Colfax.Meade.and Kaley Neighborhood hub offering daily Charles Black programs,gycommunity Apartments Community Center Washington Street Primary east- gymnasium. William C.Ellison rooms.computer Lab,music room ` - 4 west street in neighborhood.Subject weight room,and game room Washington Street - t 7 to flooding near Beck's Lake.Key bike LaSalle Park - 1 route through the neighborhood William C.Ellison Apartments:42-unit Homes senior apartment building o I Disconnected Street Jefferson d a Jefferson Boulevard m Boulevard is split into four sections i 111 LaSalle Park Homes:tgo-unit multi _ ` ° rn in 0 Olive Street Major north-south street family affordable housing development v u. 'Tt St:: - u v • rr4.' . 2 i with no direct connection to LaSalle Cul-de-sac Streets:Chicago.Lake. f. t• - - �_ ,.• � it" `'a`: r� ArrY Park Neighborhood Kentucky.and Bendix have no vehicle '. . _fR'6.11. :i: r M &:1 i'- .3`„ 3L: t Western Avenu .. " ' _ r Western Avenue:Major east-west access to Western Avenue y _ aok`' „'�.It-it` Mr 3` , Pr.'''. i~ street.Mixed-use neighborhood center x"= • with recent streetscape improvements Major Street MINO Minor Street II I III Disconnected Streets * Landmark al Low Lying Vacant Lots Neighborhood Topography The historic headwaters of the Grand Kankakee Marsh was located in • ii Yt_. .. 6.„. p ' LaSalle Park.The ricer flowed southwest in a natural,meandering course , 4j ` Lv .• — Planning Area Boundary until approximately 1860.Although the Kankakee Marsh was drained to ., iIs�e r7Uka better accommodate development,much of the soil composition,water '""' -- -„ ; " yP' .; Building Footprint �`t - table depth,and low elevation of land is still seen and presents challenges ` + - , for housing development. -•;i.p. 'j- " A. Body of Water l.- -� tit_ !� Possible solutions to the challenges in LaSalle Park's geological �._ r. i Below 710'Elevation composition include developing in defined areas with a lower water table. t•�. a higher elevation,and better draining soil Modern technologies in building _ ( k-�� r. '� �lo_n2, construction can help provide better stability for mucky soil including water , L y .. mitigation systems for basements and crawl spaces. -. J ' . ''',,, The following is a map showing elevations and soil composition areas -- T ,. ., i .. I ;�i, I \ •„ ` Soil Cl�ttific.�tinn based on the most recent USDA soil survey. i r - _ ` �'- Soil Classifications I _ - �I I , HptrA-Houghton muck,very poorly drained,frequent ponding,water 7 • u 1 -- table depth of about o inchesri • , F MgdAN-Martisco muck.very poorly drained,frequent ponding,water y mitt-` i .i�.i �. . table depth of about o to 6 inches uti _ �"''?" • ,• , ., , 1 _ _ , .r • PaaAN-Palms muck,very poorly drained,frequent ponding,water i.; '', . ` (~I 1— 4 , 111 , ) • t . I 7 table depth of about 0 inches r , ' 1 .----. illl ' , • =. 'i PxLA-Psammaquents,somewhat poorly drained,water table depth of .,. , r • .. ..„ , .�• , a • - about 6 t018 inches ter J • .T .10 = ;• = t ' - r., = rt - ... :UdkA-Urban Land-Brady complex somewhat poorly drained,water i •• •1 , I : _ i " . t -, • L 1 ' . 1 I •Iable depth of about 6 to IS inches ,„ 1 V. _ .. a y •• t 1 , ...• r ,41: _ UeqA-Urban Land-GilfQrd complex,poorly drained,frequent ponding, - _- t water table depth of about 0 to 12 inches -- -4, I - a- - - I r - I i - IN ; et v I - '.1 - . .13 L .y p Y frequentt i ' 1 f-- : j- r a �, { , UkaA-Urban land-Maumee complex,poorly drained, f ' t '1' r _ ponding,water table depth of about 6 to 12 inches � a a .tt, _ i �- - , `-+ 4--' may- .. -�a- � ; � r l;, rr £ .�_. 5 �. fj4'4 YtN ,- va._4' i?,--r .. -sue `~- .('u`T'':k _ FTs{'fi,9v It• -... - ria 1 .iil �ill �.'-Washingtonre= t ',I1E ❑ [a • a e• ` it I r/ awl ill: • , • 1 'Are. • IV' - 1 r 1 — �., i ohlo .aat •••• sa m [ r_ 77 ir . : �/ •.�ma . • ' South East corner of Liberty and Washington Vil i. L is�.- .— - ; 60 9, ' ai l _ 4 g jj Y L =mot P 1, —ny rm •• — Mg ; ' '�/. L1 j ; xs' �I'. U rn - -'ll .. _• -V�. N o/� I .ems *r. oAf KaLey Street Washington Street Area Jefferson Boulevard Western Avenue Area Sheridan Avenue Falcon Street Area The lower lying area along Washington Street moving The lower lying area just north of Western Avenue The lower lying area along Sheridan Avenue and Falcon southeast,are shown in the graphic as mostly between Lake and Dundee Streets,are shown in Street.are shown in the graphic as partly developed. I r„t undeveloped.This land being less than 710 feet above the graphic as mostly undeveloped.This land being This land being less than 710 feet above sea level and �` sea level and the soil being characterized as being less than 710 feet above sea level and the soil being the soil being characterized as being poorly drained, poorly drained,mucky.and having frequent ponding characterized as being poorly drained.mucky.and mucky,and having frequent ponding of water.With the of water.With the water depth ranging between 0 to having frequent ponding of water.With the water depth water depth ranging between 0 to 18 inches and the View looking East on linden Street 1z inches and the poor quality soil development of ranging between o to 12 inches and the poor quality poor quality soil.development could be more difficult housing on these lots would be more difficult than other soil,development of housing on these lots would be than other areas within the neighborhood with better areas within the neighborhood with better draining soil more difficult than other areas within the neighborhood draining soil and a tower water table.The lower Lying = and a lower water table, with better draining soil and a tower water table land in this focus are drains slightly better than other areas in the neighborhood which may be why homes still exist in this area.Housing development should , focus further south and west of this area which is a ,,ti° higher elevation to allow for better drainage and less flooding risk. --- View looking East on Iowa Street above Western Avenue .atc -. I. I.,,-li,C .._,i . t t, 1 G..� ...._n;r,i,nc: 17 Lot Vacancy A history of LaSalle Park Neighborhood lot vacancy shows how underlying i. i I' I� -iTM'�- ,r„„r t ',, • N. geological and physical conditions and housing restrictions placed on fi t , il Planning Area Boundary African Americans have had a significant influence on development ," , J •c Ci ? patterns. F h � �.- _.. + `'•,•L f i y - Contour Line no Less than 200years ago.the area was located within the historic 9 = n- .; a _ - Contour Une 71.2 headwaters of the Grand Kankakee Marsh.Once drained,the poor soil conditions and high-water table left behind have continued to impact O �t•-- it Never Developed Lots portions of the neighborhood,particularly those south and east of Becks - 4 - 4 • Lake where some properties have never been developed.The map to the ? - - ri right depicts current occupancy of LaSalle Park neighborhood parcels vacant Lots 9 p P Y 9 P a sh; Lighter green colors represent those parcels once developed but now + mPi vacant,while dark green parcels represent parcels never developed.The y 17 - 0 Occupied Lots blue contour line represents the 7io'elevation.When aligned with property 11C `-5-` - -x= - —-- . ,. .�K . •— lines,this elevation appears to represent a dividing tine:properties at or ;; - l i- ' , mF ' , above Ito feet have been developed,and properties below have not. t r e = to.; , - The other major development pattern are restrictions that impacted • - t it a i historical settlement by African American population within South Bend. t'' t First drawn by economic opportunities brought by rapid industrialization. p - ". - Cotfax Avenue families were often confined to specific neighborhoods due to racial it, C1 - segregation and restrictive housingpractices.Given the lack of other ° • ., -t NI rIs options throughout the city,areas like LaSalle Park became a primary ' 1 ` residential area for the African American community. ` .Washington _ P ;- Early residential development included the first attempts at dedicated • � 1, J}J �r � �, �V./ .4 ` � err t• .4 1 pp i ';- U r M -4 I '; substandard housing was removed accompanied by relocation of families - -- .__. Jefferson Boulevard _ l� z -some finding new homes in the resulting development of modern public '?'7 rr 1 rrtlia:' r. l ,� a �' housing. t-_y rn c rill --• Western Avenue . 0 18 L ti_,ll,.F-'_. i- N 1,,t- i,.,:,1 i'[.,, ., lilt , r,,. , .,, Development Pattern .._ --�1 _' �� :, '`s P" .4r.w.r,„,,, - 0 is y,{C��'ki � �. .:xUmt� i.# - s � 6 �� '.-- -Y5 A . ii.. _ii _ 11 r �1 lt MIMI II i 1 w8 1— delsi -1 ,- �i , p i� �_ �C iNl!■ ■ .. _ 'w i Sri:* I " _r f=r ',r '��{ P - ' _ 1 r— :- =ri .__ I .Sig --"): 1:111 Piliii"... 7.111.1.211A-, ,,,..'" t r Ir MY t t M i9 Y lie 1111i rl 11 1 i 4 Ei 1911-1938 3,943-ly$i • �31a .� _ ;�oculmot svi 9 9 Industrialization Growth Public Housing Construction Begins Urban Growth Urban Renewal Demolition In the early part of the loth century at a time when In 1943.150 units of'war housing"were approved for The LaSalle Park Neighborhood remained a In ig59.residents delivered a petition to the City asking the Grand Kankakee Marsh was stilt being drained.the construction in the neighborhood.These public housing major settlement area for African Americans,but for street.sidewalk,and sewer improvements.The initial area was mainly unsettled.In the few homes nearby. units were constructed for African American families neighborhood infrastructure lagged behind with narrow. response was the first urban renewal housing plan there were mostly Polish American or other eastern in an area bounded by Kenmore Street.Washington unpaved streets without curbs and sidewalks,and impacting 240 acres and hundreds of homes. In 1964 Europeans working in one of the many area factories. Street,Chicago Street,and Jefferson Blvd. Additional some areas were lacking a proper sewer system a plan was finalized to deliver infrastructure,a 40 acre The emergence of Beck's Lake had generated the first units were built in 1944 as a series of 20 two family park and new community center.One hundred and industry of the neighborhood-ice harvesting, cinder block dwellings north of W.Washington St. Starting in the 1g3o's,the former Beck's Lake Area thirty homes would be demolished including the cinder Located in an area now occupied by LaSalle Park became a dumping ground for industrial waste and block"barracks".a symbol of substandard housing The coming decades saw significant changes to the property.The quickly built structures came to be known household refuse further filling in the marshy muddy conditions. area.As more factories opened nearby.migration to the as"the barracks', area surrounding Beck's Lake.Eventually,the city neighborhood by African Americans from the US South acquired the property and closed the dump site though By the mid 1g60's.LaSalle Park was opened within the increased and in igu,South Bend annexed LaSalle informal dumping continued in the ig50's. former dump/Beck's Lake Area with new athletic fields Park Neighborhood area into the city.In 1927,the city and a wooded picnic area.The LaSalle Park Recreation planned a sewer to accommodate industrial.growth and Center was opened in 1967.By the end of the decade. Beck's Lake was drained.Work was complete despite LaSalle Park was complete with two new features:a poor conditions in the former lakebed. sledding hill and Beck's Lake-now restored to 8 acres. By 1g6g.LaSalle Park Homes were under construction on the southwest corner of Washington and Falcon Streets.When completed 5 years later it would include 15o rental units. I.J,-,lip_Phil.Paaclhbi„i:...ci Plan. N,,,lr,00i',uod B. kg ro,,,0 19 Neighborhood Data All figures are based on Census Tract 23.which approximates the LaSalle Park Neighborhood plan area. Population Age Race and Hispanic Origin Household Size Number of Households:592 urn-.-Re-.ewal a.ir -59% Black 35 s-19 IN 12% white 5 8:- 19 ,, 7;': 6--,1 35�i . , 1,406 •18% Other Race . 1� n o Ii. if.i, People �11% Two or More Races a o. 25 Average Household Size:1.99 people •224% 40-64 � 19.1: 1,612 1.486 1 S66 1.406 18% Dyer 65 150 29% Hispanic or Latino 1 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Median Age:37.1 Years Old Year Source Decennial Census Source.mar ACS ,-Year Estimates Souce 202L ACS 5-year Estfina.c LaSalle Population:The neighborhoods population Age:Nearly forty percent of the population Racial Composition:The majority of the declined from 3 524 people in 196o to 1.977 in is children under 1g years old.while almost Household Size:Nearly sixty percent of neighborhood is Black,while nearly 30i;,of the households consist of a single person. 1970.before continuing to fall to 1.406 people in twenty percent of the population is comprised population identify themselves as Hispanic or 2020. of individuals aged 65'. Latino. South Bend Population:South Bend's South Bend Age:Nearly thirty percent of South Bend Racial Composition:The majority South Bend Household Size:Nearly fourty population declined from 132.4k people in 1960 to the population is under 19 years old,while of the city is White.while nearly 17 a of the percent of households consist of a single person. 109.7k in 1980s,before continuing to fall to 103.1k nearly fourteen percent of the population is population identify themselves as Hispanic or in 2020. comprised of individuals aged 65+. Latino. Household Income Housing Units in Structure Year Housing Built Percentage of households within each household income range Total Housing Units:714 Number of Residential Structures:714 Built 1980 1999 34 Units 13% Less Than$10,00 - Less dedB Built 1960-1979 219 Units ult :", u 39% $24,999 Single Unit Duplex 3-4 Units- 38% Owner OCcup,c2 {270 units) Built 1940-1959 $25000 334 Units 34% $49,999 - 51% Renter Occupied 13 F F r39 (362 units) s t a)s:11 a 99 99 sass taus O $50000 11.1 11% Vacant(82 Units) �_� 11/ 899.999 5.9 Units 10+Units Built 1939 or earlier 127 Units 3% I 8100.000 Median Year Structure Built:1955 Median Household Income:$22.125 Source 2022 ACS 5-year Estimates Source.2022 ACS 5-year Estimates Source 2020 Ceps:,: Source 2022 ACS 5-'rear Estimates Type of Housing:The majority of the Housing Ownership:A little more than half of neighborhood's housing units are single unit Housing Age:Almost 95%of the housing stock Household Income:Most households have a the housing units in the neighborhood are renter structures(72%)Twenty-seven total income of less than$35.bbd y percent of homes is over 45 years old.About 1 in 6 homes in the occupied. are found in missing middle buildings of 2 to 10 neighborhood were built prior to 194o. units. South Bend Household Income:The median South Bend Housing Ownership:A little more Type of Housing:The majority of the city's housing Housing Age:Almost 87%of the housing stock is household income is$49,056 than half of the housing units in the city are units are single unit structures(74%).Twenty-five over 45 years old.About I in 4 homes in the city owner-occupied percent of homes are found in missing middle were built prior to 194o. buildings of 2 to 10 units. I.aSalla Park N.eighho,ironcl PLui Ne,inbori•ooci Background 21 Neighborhood Character Overview Residential Buildings Commercial Buildings Located on the west side of South send.the LaSalle Park Neighborhood features a range of housing The planning area has a mixture of homes.including detached dwellings.duplexes,townhouses,and small-to Western Avenue is a major east-west street that choices,important community institutions,unique medium-scale apartment buildings.Styles of architecture include ranch,bungalow,and American foursquare. features the neighborhood's primary commercial small businesses,and industrial uses.The following is district.Mixed-use buildings can be found along its a sampling of the neighborhood's character length • A. 0 Fr -----,- _--_ ...,..--s_ --,_. ...!_:,3 : 1 \ ,_ 1Lz2 .. _. . ----11 riill __-_... i ,•,.-__,-,-A —-- , 2. , , I ilik' --- 4 I L .ii., 22 L.S;ut"N,o•.r,,,,,,,i, „,,,;xd H.,' ^ _i a,bc,ri„,.,_. !,-„-,. j.Oki ,.1 Industrial Faith-based Institutions Parhs and Open Spaces Vacant Lots Light industrial buildings comprise the area north of LaSalle Park hosts many faith-based institutions. LaSalle Park is home to a signature park of the same The neighborhood has several vacant lots where Linden Avenue and along Olive Street,east of the name.It features prominent public spaces including buildings once stood,some lots have never been neighborhood. the Charles Black Community Center,Beck's Lake. developed. recreational trails,and other athletic amenities. —'s21 mill . moo. . „:1113. . r_ s � � . I PLANNING PROCESS & ENGAGEMENT Timeline • What We Heard Planning Process & Engagement Overview September 2023 October 2023 The City of South Bend developed this plan through a A; process that engaged residents,businesses.institutions, government agencies,and other neighborhood `-_ _ LaSalle Park "EY"°` R°ref stakeholders.The planning process included online Neighborhood Plan - �,. „a,� "� surveys,key stakeholder interviews,and workshops .,,,��r:� aar " t that gathered critical information about the LaSalle �s' ..":: _ ^yu.��w• _ _ b.�'H.+ abdM,w�ea+l t�craer:e�mmd Park Planning Area's existing conditions,needs,and "�°'� "'°° opportunities.This engagement provided the basis forIlli ' You have a VOICE! „' '�'"a` ,, m., this plan.During the planning process,the City provided �' ' ' 'r' Come and Share your thoughts ONLINE Octet.. b"` rreemesaaneewnyw updates to the neighborhood organization and Common on the Plans for Lasaue Park ``- council, 1 H A E= 2 WOR SMORs (/ 3 WORKSHOP fl • 10:0� 2:OOp.m. r ,.aweau rsa ,.wtmaat"e n..s.yttrereaaue enaw 1Ss I wira* rmrar,:meee.ee.r,,,,,. ay°ar..tienweo, ewt. • T TOMORROW r,hrote> w...9 x�wy v "apse an.e.1.... w: L �` March E tt, t��.a...... �6 " �Mra::<<,t !i Stakeholder Meetings Outreach Methods Housing Panel The City's planning staff conducted 14 virtual and The City used a series of outreach methods The City held a panel discussion on housing in-person meetings with neighborhood stakeholders. throughout the planning process to encourage development by local community developers. Stakeholders included the neighborhood association, participation.These methods included mailings to Marques King,an expert on incremental housing community and nonprofit organizations.faith-based over g8o resident and property owner addresses, development served as the keynote speaker. institutions,businesses,developers,City departments, e-mail lists,and presentations to the neighborhood and City Council representatives.These conversations association. began to outline general themes and potential focus areas for the neighborhood plan. - November 2023 November 2025 January 2026 yo eLArv\ �' t Jr It F�AausHEo0 i) ...,`r,.. 11111P 11#,,..:;:: .., iip4 '- i. r. * # hig161-ilL ..11t; __ .../ , - •'. Visioning Workshop Priorities Workshop Open House Adoption An all-day visioning workshop focused on At the neighborhood priorities workshop.participants Two open house events were held by the City Following public hearings.the South Bend Plan understanding the neighborhood and its vision confirmed that the data gathered online and from the of South Bend presenting key plan projects and Commission and Common Council adopted the for the future.Participants were asked big-picture visioning workshops were complete and represented concepts for public review and input. Attendees LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to questions and completed exercises on topics such as their ideas.The community was then asked to watched a presentation,viewed boards highlighting the Comprehensive Plan.This Plan now serves as the housing.infrastructure.land use and building form. prioritize potential neighborhood initiatives.This the plan.and met with staff. A draft of the full plan City's official policy for the area. neighborhood amenities.and neighborhood-specific helped prepare the framework and priorities outlined document was made available for review at the open issues. in this plan, house.online.and at the Charles Black Center. LaSalle Port.Ne,ghoorhoocl PL.rn Plannu1g Process S Engagement 27 What We Heard Following are the main ideas expressed during the public engagement process for the LaSalle Park planning area.The items in bold were identified as priority projects at the public workshops. Streets&Transportation Housing Built Form&Zoning Other Amenities Improve streetscape along the following streets: Support development of additional affordable Strengthen urban mixed-use character along Facilitate Development of a neighborhood-scale • Washington Street housing units. Western Avenue. grocery store. • Linden Avenue _ Repair existing housing stock and provide home Reintroduce neighborhood-scale retail. Expand youth and senior programs at the Charles Calm traffic along the following streets: repair workshops and training. Black Center. • Sheridan Street Promote construction of missing middle homes. Falcon Street Maintain affordability of neighborhood housing. Continue to make improvements to LaSalle Park• . Improve lighting: Increase homeownership in the neighborhood. Facilitate lma development of a Neighborhood • Along walking path in LaSalle Park p cY • Washington Street Incorporate street trees in the tree lawn where possible. Improve condition of sidewalks. Add more protected bike Lanes and shared use trails. } e . a -..: MY �,.., ilfitimit fir. —_ . .... ,cam w I !.- . .rr- ...'� _. . 1 -- 28 LaSalle Park No,;111: i16:.d Pl:,n PI..•uun_i 1.,•....-. -.. 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Some of the input provided at the workshops. - - _.. . - - --: _, •.,..,• - - • ma ^al,---:', ' ........ ...(.....0....f. 4 f ...,: • ,ri.1„, MilliallaffillinigniMMM/111 . "" : ''' , b' pi % ' ,‘.): •-- 1•14- ,,,),I. lii. _ 4.......4.,,„ ,_ Discussions after the Open House at Charles Black Center L ,',--kilt-,-',1,k ',31,10. ,...1iIi. ,1 PI,, 1 '1,1 I.11 i.,.......4.,:,..Li, .4f,,111,4111 2 9 I i 7-7 M NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan • Parks&Trails • Housing Strategies • Sustainability Principles • Greening the Neighborhood LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan The following is a list of LaSalle Park Neighborhood project ideas which may be pursued by the City.nonprofit organizations,and the private sector over the next 20 years.More information on the concepts listed below can be found on the following pages. QPriority Housing Area 0 LaSalle Park WaUdngTlaiL Infrastructure Improvements Focus new infill housing development in the western third of the Complete multi-use path that surrounds the park and allow for neighborhood in order to provide a larger positive impact on the better connections into the park. neighborhoods housing stock. `I`Jl- Streetscape Improvements&Traffic Calming Linden Avenue Medium-Density Residential Infitt Beck's Lake Improvements Washington Street l 2 Explore denser housing options on the vacant lots along Washington 8 Consider ways to improve access to the lake and provide Sheridan Street and Kenmore to provide for a variety of housing types.This could additional water-related amenities and beautification. Falcon Street include cottage courts,duplexes,townhouses,or small-scale apartment buildings of 4-8 units. 0The Grove Street Connections LaSalle Park Homes Renovation Utilize vacant and hard to build on lots with tree nursery. Chicago Street 3 Create new connections to define public and private spaces to make Kentucky Street the development more walkable as well as renovate existing housing Bendix Drive units 10 Iowa Street Park Jefferson Boulevard Utilize hard to build vacant lots for a new open space with the 0 Washington Street Pavilion potential for new development. Create a focal point at the corner of falcon and Washington that �� Intersection Improvements utilizes the space between the Charles black center and the street. Washington Street-Falcon Street C) Street connections 11 Natural Habitat Preservation Washington Street-Kaley Street Explore options to reconnect neighborhood streets that were 5 disconnected during urban renewal in the tg6os. Washington Street-Sheridan Street Work with property owners to conserve remnent woodend area. Iowa Street-Western Avenue Western Avenue Mixed-use Linden Avenue-Colfax Street-Kaley Street (1, Linden Avenue 12 Continue to build upon the West Side Main Street plan ��'�fj Provide sidewalks and curbs,utilizing decorative fencing to protect to promote new commercial and residential infill and the the wooded areas and to discourage access and dumping. renovation of existing buildings. ♦ Proposed Bike Trails 1 LaSalle Park Perimeter Path Washington Street Falcon Street Legend j Elevation Below no' {"•• Single Famly }�y Proposed Multi-Family I 1 14 Western Ave Infill 1,'77t ,714* 11:2ECE3OZD ,'n 1,7 II\T►41/////! c�r-�rt�?'_',,�}'..' t. 1 //�� ` StU� 1� �L C] +//i/iiii/s///i4Ti i i • 71,1 k 4—= .11 m , r g ,, l +,«. Lia y � II liII lit^V8)3 � rv'.� *= - ,ram t x`A *1'A�'3 1 'i S ) rM y �r � x q � � t+ 4i 1 a 14 ©1 r-L _4 Ai- gi �+ 4.. . '� T.7 }I.,�'T lX7 79 ), 11 it, -.1 ei '' , 4_ u5�au oua 4 t„,, 4 Priority Housing Area I Site 1 _ -4 Medium Density Infill I Sites 2 While new housing can be constructed throughout the neighborhood, , -, Explore denser housing options on the vacant lots along focusing on a targeted geography can maximize the impact of new . ' Washington and Kenmore to provide a variety of housing types.This construction. -.-I �I: .� could include cottage courts,duplexes,townhouses,or small-scale c' . : r apartment buildings of 4 8 units. Prioritizing infill housing development within the western third of the �� "t ,jl •1 plan area(west of Falcon Street)presents a greater positive impact on "� it,, Adding medium density housing along Washington presents a the neighborhood's housing stock on streets that contain the fewest ; . u 1: compliment to other existing long standing multifamily properties vacant lots. tttJJJ_ i n ,' { . • and adds value to the street as a priority corridor within the 13 4 �r ,� I neighborhood. The vacant lots on the northwest corner of p •Y �a�«,, Lit. :. f`.. This area is also least impacted by physical conditions,including ems. : Washington and Falcon present an immediate opportunity unsuitable soils that make homebuildingmore challenging and : for a sizable development in a highly visible location in the IMI expensive.a particular issue in a South Bend housing market already - '' , ,"V t neighborhood. _tea strangled by elevated home building costs. (Z - '2'-'-'- _ 10, b m a _r3 Street I . `` ......"1 r.a It = 1 W NE o,; 1 .: !fiL ►� i.e-; ' r, U ... 1' J 1 ig. at i III1I r G li a - g j M1 f Single(amity Hcmc - - 4' a Pi I Townhomes e iii ~- - - 1 i i _:H I r I ti r'_-t 1 i i 1J i -!ti Vacant lots on Kenmore and Washington Priority Inhll Housing Plan Views Shown in Rendering .'y X -,tk I!l .'.A Yrf �i •. ..UV k ' aY t :.Y .. .. q 3 �' fir Of • ✓ -2 �_ �+ fir: y tt Augrzdzk;„ _. ir •4 — -___ —. 1 , ..„.::4, _..,,,I,. ....4 : : . •• . •• .,., „ .. • : I .....'. 7.2- 1/.....,,i,l, ,,, ,.,:::,,"......4,,,,..,,,...,t.i..-- .: 1 :,-,... _,•-.:--,-. -----...--: .. , ...ii .' . _ ,i 1 1: ,[ tf .0 y• iti7 itrl .. ,,,.r. ,.. ,, ,, . 4. „,,- .. - .,,,. ...: , --4 �,� � .l , mil - n. . ,,te: ' � , ,y.... _ ' � i . 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An improved engagement and definition between private units and public spaces through enhanced site design,better walkability,and heightened connections will shift the layout to have a more outward focus Consider renovation of property exteriors to activate frontages, I Connect interior access roads into a walkable network and support street access Introduce low fence or wall to differentiate between private patio space and public open space. l y�_ f l � � New internal street .U.. :F "Ct=�"J�c:;a r connections Street ,It '.a _ .. y..♦�♦4,•Ilkizazi ` j k:e V1i r 5 ems- : r , tom_ Activate frontages h IT�..7t L .r`` ;I _�, i 11� ,�, Via., i = , u"'q 1• 1 '• ,'R,k!- `C 01 1 d ;( a .. 1` Formalize open space • ems. _ ,:. :� _ ,; Elie) F.�, NV JIIIIIIIIIIII ..!: • '1.414 ,11c1 ii 11 !, Ilk ..,- 1 .-4.m1/411,1 Iii:• :1- lictit 111 ) . tt . .,. )00 iiiiillik _lam F'�. _, r r ?i! ci'1 4 IOW ; to ,� .,.ply r.r s !7.., , !18-1.1 U .. 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' ice, Ya 'i LaSalle Park Homes Rennovations Washington Street Pavilion I Site 4 The southwest corner of LaSalle Park offers a valuable vantage Transforming the space with a multiuse pavilion completes this Other improvements complementing the pavilion may include the point of the Washington/Falcon Intersection.Despite its prominence key neighborhood intersection.A variety of programing could be addition of benches,trees,pathways,and the beautification of the as a neighborhood location,the site is an underdeveloped part of adapted here,including resumption of the successful neighborhood blank west walls of the Charles Black Center for murals. the park with no particular purpose.The empty space disconnects market.The proximity of the pavilion becomes a more direct access residents from the center.and especially from its main and only to the Charles Black Center from the west by connecting residents entrance on the east side of the building and encouraging more walking trips. t W lir , /' .„, ,;4n.-- •"--."_ ' yt- i \ f�S •i'it4".t-'-5.: 1 '_ it. w-.`- 'Jr -.: y ^ ir- } �� . if" sA-- 1 r z • Q t f ,, _ *1. - r 1 y _ is %jj 4 h, v = 41 c 'r i )/'� ff I,r 1 y yy b f..,.N' fl `. c' .F! .. . € "' :, • • $1 deii ♦, f. \ice, 6- r v'° 1 /. ` 44 llioel WashingtonStreet r,.. ' ,^,1,� $ � �1. - l.t .;, U . r ....t . ,. . . .....,..... _........ .....:, ,, _.1% • r rk add ,`- _ aeP co «-. 1 h� St I AO '';4:r,i..-,:-. ' loto4inalitio04,:tRikik. „N,* Charles Black Center Pavilion Natural Preservation I Site 5Kil 'i3:N._. Privately held undeveloped property north of LaSalle Park between the Norfolk Southern Railroad Tracks and Linden r 4r ? " § Avenue.passively exists as a natural habitat today. ' - " 4' r w i 'k L---------=— ti ' _ . + i Iliii Linden Avenue I Site 6 The plan recommends improvements that bring better definition A ' i 14 F _ `° ' --* to the public/private edge of Linden Avenue including a tree F i 1 lined walking trail complete with pedestrian oriented lights C �a '' t • S,"'' - . and benches.The trail provides a new park vantage point and ( �- • r ! v '" , . a enhances a natural area already framed by trees.Reconstructing i,io) .:, Apr I�r`1, O (1ky ti 4 , , 4 the street with a proper curb,combined with a fenceline I �,. separating the privately owned property to the north.deters 1e,,-1,„,, ra '.%,,wvehicle access and trespassing �1 l ; , r. 64 a ,.•.---,:y.., .- : ', iiiii;,.--..,,, .01- -- Linden Avenue Trail OShared use path 0 Fence to deter trespassing • g. OStreet lamps O Example:Boland trail • y+gP- R', - ' r:. _ Y Y (ire. `;, ��..��'' ,♦•- - - ,b„''' ( ar►4 .,.iiiiitH. ice' - �. i v. ✓ Y 7 g� , ,� jam' .` / `r4 - ter, .,i., �:1? g• jdr Y". ; -,w4rtrHf } �� 1 •♦ H( k,•f, Ste M `.. '`_.t.N.,,IK$4. •- !. 4: " . 1 ' / _ li p I _ 11�"ryW3 • l V _ 1` -1 ;,..i.,,- -- a . aw✓�) .__. � • 1 Nilia * • • •• , y _ I . liotitihk Y �* .r ' s. °�',.. -q =' i ' , ' .: LaSalle Park I Sites 7, 8 _ �� 4,L '� :f �'�t � +mom Construct a path that surrounds the park to build connections r; . �_ ►* .. '�``4%. • +� and improve recreation. Adding a io-12-foot shared perimeter -'• = O' • " 44, � '' w ,� T y '�,� path with trees and lighting better connects recreational ,.�■ } 7 opportunities within the park and to other destinations outside e. ��1``!A'��(__�� ;= °per the park all while being a unified amenity of its own for walkers. 11 r IF ti :`` z. cyclists,and other users. .. ce. 70 j -"tip ■ is ■.; t i • } s' ` ., Seek improved access to the water's edge and beautify the i { �y '�,-, lake. Projects within the plan are meant to improve access and > _ 1''' +eta: �■. , • . -.' .+R ,- d •'- enhance beautification including addition of a fountain/bubbler � - as a focal point and means to increase oxygen/aeration plus f. • OAlt. " - adding a viewing dock to the west side of the lake. i • 4 . • ' • 5 ,r - ` Expanding LaSalle Park represents a long-term opportunity = Linden Avenue C �L• 4 __ " ..a;; ,, ♦ • to grow and strengthen one of the area's most important R �► " l r j community assets.As surrounding properties become available r over time for passive acquisition.the park has the potential ■ 0 • - 4 �. - - to expand organically,increasing the amount of accessible • • green space within the neighborhood.An enlarged LaSalle y , t / \ Park would provide numerous benefits,including improved r .. • _ t' ', recreational opportunities,enhanced environmental quality, t I I �' `i \ increased tree cano and better stormwater management `? U �' `f ;/� Additional green space can also support public health. t.; • a,.• f �, k �� ,� ,_ - neighborhood connectivity,and overall quality of life for L' �; t „s,_,,,; ;,;„4,' ,;�,�,,,. Washington Street s��` - 4'./"�-. . 1 --r - - .�.4:- --.., residents. '., r- I �l tit I NI,�,` • 1 Oaf 4 ,l1 . -1' 10 , . -, l k, t + k The Grove I Site g ak;, i in f�-tt,,,)-., II ` - ',A- I LaSalle Park was once at the headwaters of the Grand Kankakee Marsh. In LaSalle Park,some parcels have gone LaSalle Park Map ir .t / undeveloped due to underlying soil conditions making y� • Views shown in rendering , i Proposed Trail Exisiting Trail construction difficult and/or costs prohibitive. IP Many of the parcels have remained undeveloped to this day as e /� (,) unintentional green spaces like the area south of Washington H New Walkin trail alon erimeter Extra arkin Linden l �- Beck's Lake fountain ( D Tree Stand ased a tempeck's Lary.Undeveloped load dc cov ra��,,,.I// g g p parking along nursery repurposed as temporary tree nurseries to add coverage to the neighborhood tree canopy,provide trees for park and streetscape projects and to beautify the neighborhood. 40 L:,',.ru.,P,,,, r4,1, _,,,,,, , ,, F>t;,,, lyr r1 1 .t • . �• . _,"-� , •s �> 'i 'i,., �.. � '. ) -=mo d • • {� '"° ft �,' •-.:4'3.•�j•� t, • t,.\f j�. iif� 1` ••t. 3_' +i t!,,7-"'.1F_- S , ,�,.._ ...., .-,: r ,4. G•4•:' :11C 1 , f1 ' 14_� , 4i"L 104?",/*F• I r F•� ,61 11 -i-` �• ., di �.TF ,� - ¢+ ',mo w __4. _` I � L.,.,-� r it ' • • • Ir... l;.- S'FR'' 1. ..q _ y \ T I• r •IC •,� �j.. • + � ^. 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The property ownership is a combination of the City of South Jslleracn 1� I• - I� "' Send and an additional private owner. `°": a' 1: w f • AO Dedicating the area as a small,second neighborhood park brings purpose j r ,__1 �_ _ II/ to this greenspace with an opportunity for passive recreation(seating areas. 4Ij g.v. i r '� * r C + 1 walking paths.outdoor fitness,and organized events). Further development I �'� if ' _ !if,. ► - F of the area as a site for new residential units can widen the variety of housing 'vl ?. types,all within this new park setting. __ ! - _ 1 ,1 HI— r 1 '1'i :` �:Ar Infill Housing ., ...,...2. pi • }`^: Iowa Street Park II m'I I I. ij eibilll 4';'; g ♦ i ')f�r� ,„, We`stern,A,.... .> , - _ • 11 -t Western Avenue Green Map eJ Views shown in rendering lied loanS emol •-:-'-'''.' . ., , ..- - . , ,;--w••• - .. illt '. . .• , ... .••• , . .. . . 1 . 1 411105PA-- ,, - ,. ..... . - , ..,,,, . t , ip••• • .. 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I, -1- ' • .- Street Reconnections I Site ii As part of Urban Renewal activities within the neighborhood,four 1.Neighborhood Gateway 2.Micro Roundabout 3.Chicane Street 4.Woonerf Street north-south streets(Bendix,Lake,Chicago,and Kentucky)were dosed with cul-de-sacs to the north of Western Avenue serving to cut off vehicular traffic.This was reportedly for public safety reasons preventing vehicle traffic from entering/exiting the neighborhood '-1. at non-signalized intersections. -,,,t.- L.• ; • The plan does not suggest direct changes but instead explores S l ! options that might replace one or more of these cul-de- � 'f ! = ?;_ 17,s r ,�'� sacs improving connectivity to Western Avenue for all users Potential changes do not necessarily need to open the street for — - - vehicle traffic but could focus solely on making access safer for m pedestrians and cyclists. ;;.. k z i — I' fLlir"IN � i Ill- i } • ON Four Ways to Improve Connections�l, �+ ilk _ I f - on Cut-de-sacs p''i� `; • lrp ► 1 —— —— -- i.Add a neighborhood gateway " r z.Micro roundabout � - , " 1 —- ,I - L 3.Bike and ped connection 4.Woonerf street-shared streed giving equal w - - .,4 !MN 1L` 6, priority to cars,bikes,and people 'I' - u ,._ „'• J LJ L-: _ f. � J- 'ram,_ J \ , I- - Existing Cul-de-sac • • • • A •• • • • V !- A' A' ) A' V iEY c4t6 Fri 44 g , a ._. 1 :I Q 7 , P3 4 ,t."--""--'.7"4"""--'11—Z-4 i;At (--- i • ... in A t . fin.-. '.. p 0 l�i,." 1}.._ - i,�p f mi ail "9 *iii le** lip 4 ��ffi ,� AzIT ! 4 ] i . .�I i 4 Western Avenue Infill Concept Western Avenue Infill i Site 12 The Western Avenue Corridor has witnessed significant infrastructure "may fJ t investment and business development in the wake of the 2014 West Side P' •' ' , ` f ,>, Main Streets Corridor Plan. Vacant and other underutilized properties • _// r., l'1 fi', however have persisted as well as auto oriented uses that can prevent a '" ' • �` r more continuous.walkable environment. lG f Additional residential development along Western in the form of mixed /• use or multifamily would be a compliment to continued retail growth •F.y� ;s• , and encourage more pedestrian trips on the corridor by making walking more comfortable. III°'• _ ,tic ,..r ,}i. ,;a '-D C�i - .:. 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Market Challenges Home Ownership For the LaSalle Park neighborhood,the current cost of The study indicates that new-build for-sale units could The City of South Bend has several programs to assist constructing new housing is greater than the appraised have values in the range of$155.00o to$250,000,again first time homebuyers and current homeowners: value of the property once it is completed.This financial depending on the building format.Duplex houses or gap is a barrier to the financing and construction of attached cottages could be at the lower end of the • Certified First Time Home Buyer Education which new housing.especially market-rate units,in the area. price spectrum.while detached single-family houses is typically required for most federal and state Additionally the high water table and soil conditions are more Likely to be at the higher end of the range. housing assistance programs such as Habitat for Humanityand CommunityHomebuyers 5•' also impose higher construction costs in some areas of uY the neighborhood. The study further suggests that all of the new for- Corporation for home buyers whose income does lease units would be in multi-family structures,mainly not exceed 80%0 of the Area Median Income. A Residential Market Potential study completed for apartments or lofts.Some of the smaller units could i the LaSalle Park area concludes that there could be also include a mix of accessory dwellings and small • South Bend's Housing Counseling Agency offers m,.lf,,,il the potential to add 2g new for-rent units and 8 new cottages,which tend to be detached formats. housing counseling and is open to all individuals in -•-_.___ -- for-sale units.in any mix of detached houses,duplex need regardless of whether they are participating houses,and/or townhouses annually. Housing formats The study recommends that the City and developer in an assistance program.This includes both House on Sheridan Street were noted as a determining factor on values for both focus on parcels that provide the best visibility to foreclosure prevention counseling and for sale and for rent options,with attached and/or traffic for marketing and advertising exposures;and credit/budget counseling, °a larger multifamily buildings commanding a lower price locations that can help serve as catalysts for additional A ^ ° y- ti • point The study also advised concentrating on infill reinvestment New housing placed in the right spots 44, • . ' sites at a few important neighborhood nodes instead of can generate positive momentum for additional "- = ` ; - a scattered approach projects. Housing Repair and Quality Housing repair assistance can allow neighborhood • Assuming that Local developers are successful in residents to stay in their homes.Code Enforcement s d s_• building for-sale units that appeal to movers they can can ensure that houses and their yards are kept in capture some households that otherwise would have acceptable condition;in particular.the City's Rental a r.; bypassed LaSalle Park as a potential place to live. Safety Verification Program Code can assure a Level of •., "21, quality for rental housing units. �,. ' t . r', 110l r r1(1/ During the planning process,participants stated that the need stated that absentee or = stated the need for were asked a series of questions about for repair of existing poor quality landlords more homeownership housing.Of those that responded... homes was an issue in were an issue in the was an issue in the Liberty Street vacant lot. the neighborhood neighborhood neighborhood 46 Lu_s_Fi Housing Study For Sate and Rental Opportunities Demographics Site Selection 8 Based on LandUseUSA's study of 2022 American The market can support the construction of the following Rather than scattering the Annual Forecast Absorption New for sale units new units: to infill sites throughout the StudyArea,it would Community5urvey(ACS)data. 9 (townhomes or condominiums) • up to twenty-nine new for-lease rental units: be better to identify a few important neighborhood • Median Income:the study area's median • up to eight new attached for-sale units,including nodes where reinvestment is most likely to generate household income is about$20,000,which is condominiums and townhouses;and trickle-through benefits for additional projects. significantly lower than the city's median of about • up to eight new detached for sale houses. Areas to consider include areas with best visibility to $50,000 traffic(for marketing and advertising exposures):and • Rental vs.Owner Occupied:56 percent of This approach implies that all low-income households locations that can help serve as catalysts for additional occupied housing units are rented and 44 percent earning less than 6o%ofAMI will not be able to afford reinvestment. Price Range:Lower end of$155,000-$299,000 are owned new-builds.and instead will need to settle for units that • Owner Median Income:the study area's owners had been previously leased or previously owned by have a median household income of about prior tenants.However,this approach might overlook the Street Connections $25,000,which is significantly lower than the city's potential absorption of tiny homes,accessory dwelling, Following modern principles of urbanism,it is apparent8 median of about$70,000 small cottages,and micro lofts that could be built to that some improvements may be necessary to address • Rental Median Income:renters have a median address affordability. local street connectivity.This could include extending household income of about$15.000,which also is four connectors(Chicago,Lake,Kentucky.and Bendix New For-Sale Single-Family Home significantly lower than the city's median of about The initial study indicates that new-build for-sate streets)south to Western Avenue-even if it means Soo 00o units could have values in the range of$3.55.0oo to undoing the expensive infrastructure that created those gri gli t, • Median Home Value:the median home value is $250,000,again depending on the building format. dead-ends in the first place.As much as possible.the closer to$95.000 in the Study Area and$145.000 Duplex houses or attached cottages could be at the city also should strive to purchase parcels needed toill el in the City of South Bend lower end of the price spectrum,whereas detached complete the east-west Jefferson Boulevard through single-family houses are more likely to be at the higher the StudyArea. end of the range.Developers could cautiously test Price Range:$155,000-$299,000 Addressing High Vacancy the upper threshold of the price spectrum for a few This study estimates that the current vacancy rate for houses in 2024 and 2025.nudging their prices upward to the Study Area and the City of South Bend is close to $275.000 and perhaps even$2gg.9oo. 2 9 15 percent.Ideally,vacancies should be at or below 6 percent.Some ways to accomplish this are: New-build construction could have contract rents in the • Provide additional programs incentivizing range of$950 to$1,750 per month.The study suggests New rental units property owners to reinvest into rehabs, that all of the new for-lease units would be in multi- renovations.remodels,and perhaps even family structures,which implies apartments or lofts. expansions to add accessory studios or suites. However,some of the smaller units could also include aft itra ate itra 41 1411 • One-to-one:At least one existing unit in the study a mix of accessory dwellings and small cottages,which area should be rehabbed for every new unit that is tend to be detached formats. built. We consider the possibility that even low-income SIR ate ate 141 gitti al* households might be able to afford a new-build ny*!t irr construction like an accessory dwelling,small cottage,or micro-loft. Price Range:$950-$1,750 monthly Parks & Trails 5- -I _ F _ �.. E r . r se:.l a • Pr a • . . "r.. �.L t t 1 -i as j .: LlrMan Avenue - . , rt .1 tr. Colfax Avenue s.l a IA �,JI IR ,- ! : ll . ., _. Washington Street -. :r.w l�r,r . _... A�1 - _ - +w . •N • r hlhrwneo4laward E '- _ S o a .., 3 . -r • Map showing Parks and Trails. LaSalle Park playground. LaSalle Park Pavilion. Parks Recreation Trails _ Existing Parks There have been many recent improvements to LaSalle Park including new The existing path around The Lake can be enhanced with better Lighting walking trails,play equipment.improved Charles Black Center ammenities, and connected to a new trail placed along the perimeter of the park. - Proposed Parks and Open Spaces and additional sports courts.In an effort to continue to improve LaSalle Park.additional amenities and improvements can be made. . Proposed Trails (See Page 40 of LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan) The LaSalle Park Neighborhood can feature a series of formal and informal open spaces.Vacant lots along Washington Street south of the lake can feature a tree nursery to increase availability of trees to plant within the neighborhood.The wetland area north of LaSalle Park could be preserved as a natural area.If property could be aquired the area between Iowa Street and Kentucky Street could become a formal open space. �r8 L.5_,ILe Pt.rI, Neignbahood Pl.,n Neicjhl.,nin.,eii PLsn • Sustainability Principles South Bend is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050.and each neighborhood has a role to play in reducing the community's emissions.The projects put forward in the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan can support the City's sustainability goals related to green infrastructure,built environment,and clean transportation - :1, ' 9 r -........Nt'741111111% - ,.,,, , --,--:., ---A--------„\ \\ ____.' _17°:III.* .. Pa; „goof1 illi All,l ' r } �y. 4 izi I itilliP.'-4rit-.:""''- k iiiii en in, _ it _ Green Infrastructure Built Environment Transportation Green infrastructure plays a central role in improving air,soil,and Reducing energy use in South Bend will significantly cut greenhouse Transportation represents one of the largest sources of emissions in water quality by reducing energy use in buildings supporting the gas emissions, our community,so making biking,walking,transit,and other forms of capturing and use of carbon,and improving stormwater filtration, shared mobility more accessible to residents is critical. - Rehabilitate existing structures to reduce carbon emissions and • Increase the number of trees planted to improve the energy construction waste. • Allow an appropriate mixing of land uses to reduce the amount efficiency of buildings by lowering the energy needed to heat or • Reuse materials or select lower-carbon building materials when of travel required cool a building. constructing new housing. • Add new bike lanes and improve walkability to allow more • Plant street trees to help extend the useful life of street • Promote the use of solar panels for energy generation. people to safely bike and walk,reducing vehicle-related pavement due to increased shading of pavement. • Encourage urban residential infill and the use of existing emissions. • Reduce paved surfaces in the neighborhood to help lower public utilities and infrastructure to reduce the need to extend • Construct shared use paths.which put less stress on the stormwater run off,improve water quality,and reduce services into rural areas. existing street infrastructure,ultimately reducing the frequency vulnerability to the urban heat island effect of street repair • Seek to have water be absorbed where it falls instead of • Promote public transportation,which compared to driving transferred off site for processing. alone,reduces emissions and improves air quality. i.,>ii.: i-.,,i, d_ir,r r-,i .. N,;rih G ,hco.,,,�., 49 Greening The Neighborhood Greening neighborhoods creates healthier,more energy efficient,and attractive neighborhoods where residents and natural ecosystems can thrive. What is a Healthy Tree Canopy? Current Tree Coverage The City.s goal for urban neighborhoods is to have 40%tree � 'r -y t ;w canopy coverage by 2050.The urban tree canopy is measured as a t"' ` percentage of the overall land area that is sheltered from above by _ tree branches and leaves.Smaller green areas on the following map Existing Tree Canopy indicate trees that have not yet reached full maturity. • Existing Street Tree _ Building Footprint .,ist,, , r rS� 1 it •. • . ii <a 4``• .�!' '{ +r►. ...1 Colfax Avenue /� •lli IP it • • i L . • ..• t• 'd* : se. . •0 _ .;I.• r- e t-1, l r a' w e; +�� ,• Eton}Strwt >1r F �r ~ •l •F s Tree canopy in LaSalle Park. . 1 , 2 X.I•■ • " = :. 4 i • 1 ,- . ^ 7 .: ,..._,:. . $ ; n i • •■ - • . .=L3 ti '_ d , . ttti~.� prig :i �.-—Western Avenue Map showing existing tree canopy. 50 L.,S,ile Gai6 Nrinnhuii )1 -i-n N._•Ighi,,..1 __ . Why is it important? Trees are essential to healthy neighborhoods by providing the following Potential Canopy:Additional Street Trees benefits: • removing street-level air pollution. n a ;_v • cooling down neighborhoods(heat island effect). slowing traffic and helping to create safer,walkable streets. improving community health and wellness. 1 _ Existing Tree Canopy reducing flooding,erosion,and water pollution from runoff. Existing Street Tree creating stronger and more attractive places, reducing urban noise(cars,trains), . r W,. Proposed Street TreeI. • increasing energy savings for heating and cooling buildings,and `f` , 3: Building Footprint increasing property values. h '"''.•-'"At t 4••••••••••.•.•Idnden Avenue • • — — • - 4a1. i IrIt kr' �F•• '' ,,L How does this plan support it? • :i" • :.. I •s.:U. i •.• j ;1 ;r -•;t, _2• •:. .� - The LaSalle Park Neighborhood has a current tree canopy of 27%. •• ' , '•'' :;'▪ • •tee s This plan proposes installing a tree every 3o feet along streets where 'Ai s• •r e! t, .• � .. s4� . e possible and in public spaces as shown in the concept designs.This i; sty -;, 4 �• 6• .••*.• •a •'• .. effort would yield approximately an additional gi2 troco,raising the - f w ,, . R j a. •'"i•� y,�i �• �' �.• r i '.: tree canopy to 33%within the planning area Additional trees must be ut,:. .';r •• .... • :it. •_3 ' ,:.‘,Ste., ne. ' ,.�" P P property Y 9 t tttic,' planted on privateto achieve the citywide goal of 40%tree • ashing7iwi. street �r 1`�. �i acanopy. • .11, it .,•'"° .. ali CO2 i j -. r 'c'{Jefferson Boutr,vard ;. 7. A a til .„01 Western Avenue 2.7 V $86.987 Million Energy Saw ngs 1,485,007 Map showing potential tree canopy. Gallons Stormwater Runoff Prevented Pounds Sequestered Planting 912 additional trees results in carbon sequestered.water runoff saved,and energy costs reduced.Calculated on design.itreetaols.org based on 3o-year time frame. Streets & Transportation Streetscape Improvements&Traffic Calming • Bike Infrastructure Streetscape Improvements & Traffic Calming Throughout the planning process,participants Streetscape Improvements Intersection Improvements Traffic Calming frequently noted the need to address the condition of streets,alleys,sidewalks,and lighting within Streetscape improvements are large-scale projects Intersection improvements are projects to improve Traffic calming involves small-scale interventions the LaSalle Park Neighborhood.As these types that may: safety,often by reducing excessive pavement widths to alter the physical design of a street to improve • have significant traffic and aesthetic impacts: and enhancing pedestrian crossings. safety for pedestrians.bicyclists.and motorists. of infrastructure improvements are important to • include changes to street pavement width. every neighborhood in South Bend.they should the full replacement of driveway approaches. be addressed on a citywide scale according to curbs,and sidewalks: condition,funding,and current priorities,Yet,this , upgrade street trees and Lighting:and l-'riority Areas Priority Areas plan does identify places to receive improvements • include traffic calming elements beyond general maintenance. Western Avenue-Iowa Street Kaley Street I� iorit','nt Falcon Street Washington Street-Kaley Street The project list that follows was developed based on input gathered at neighborhood workshops. Washington Street Washington Street-Falcon Street Sheridan Street from 311 calls to the City of South Bend,and Linden Avenue Washington Street-Sheridan Street planning and engineering considerations.Changes to streets in the LaSalle Park Neighborhood should be improved in accordance with South Bend's Complete Streets policy.The use of streets Rail Road Crossing by people on foot and bicycle is prioritized over Explore grade separation of the Meade and/or Olive high-speed vehicle travel.Street improvements Street crossings of the Norfolk Southern Railroad Rail should support the use of the Transpo bus system. Line through use of an underpass that would allow for including by improving the comfort of bus stops. safer passage for all users. The scope and complexity of the project would require significant external funding from State and Federal government sources. Priority Areas Meade Street Olive Street During the planning process,participants were stated improved sidewalks w ey .to LaSalle Park asked a series of questions about streets,bicycle 5 3/ neighborhoodstatedthewalk in the. out of 3 would encourage then t lu 5 0% stated or the Chtharlales Blkack Center, infrastructure.and other infrastructure topics. walk more. 54 La alte Pork.Nrit;ly,.:>•nond PLur1 .:irr t;•ti ii;insl-�urtah.-ri -1" t.r. •.? It c o c,,o E w ,,, c a a ,.71 .u ._ 3 3 'o- w -o o t t r n or • •a- ih a -6) , .r. .) i Wertl_erIr."gert.,_ •-111RTglr4PqileiPrq1.• -, . :-. ,• ,-- ft . 1.1 1 1 1 1• . ,,,,..•,• - - „ , 'at • ,.,-,, , Jo • ? il i , J . 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Pi • =1.4'., 1. 3 1180 ' It • '. .'.'14.0 •-it:. • '---t-i.' , • ' i Ec,.2'''' -4.i.----, ..........- ---4 .-- ' la.3.115*06V3!LID ,,,,,.-.. , A) tk.4544 1• A , L'C 1'1,145141' ' E 7,,..,- :41 •E IL............i.'•;WO, , .5 'I° '' i,. 1 1•...'lii A.IC oiLl , • leans,uePPle4S ... ... /'t ":-.,L '.... g 444 g • ,61 ...... . .._ .„._. 2 Bike Infrastructure Following is a list of bicycle-related projects proposed for the LaSalle Park Neighborhood. i ... ... ... _ En1/1 .-4444ii • -__-. _ _ .. . 1 ' h l;t �� C J Protected Bike Lane Shared Use Path Bike Lane Shared On-Street Facility separated from motor vehicle traffic by a curb.planter.or other Off-street facility shared by people on foot and bicycles Designated lane for bicyclists On-Street facility shared by both physical barriers for the exclusive use of people on bicycles within the street normally marked vehicles and bicycles without with a painted line and cyclist designated space for each. symboL Route Extent Route Extent Route Route None Washington Street-Falcon Street- None None LaSalle Park Linden Avenue Linden Avenue Kaley Street-Falcon Street Washington Street Sheridan Street-Kaley Street Falcon Street Washington Street-Western Avenue During the planning process.participants were asked 0 stated better lighting would 0staled designated bicycle infrastructure a series of questions about bicycle infrastructure. 6 O% encourage them to bike more. 6 O0 would encourage them to bike more. 56 LaSalle Pall. 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Urban Neighborhood ii, The built form of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood is guided by the South ..-- Bend Zoning Ordinance and its zoning map.The zoning ordinance is a local ,- •• -.-; ram- >a '' " '0. ^ .� ••� y � ♦• 4�� law that governs the physical development of property.both the form and may. ' f - ! scale of buildings and the specific use of land. �� `" ,' " t ,. . Isy The future zoning map within this section proposes how each lot within - �c ,"} I- M of this i r , the LaSalle Park Neighborhood should be zoned following adoptionl INC • plan.Over time,property within the neighborhood should be allowed to yI i s '' . ,: l ,,e mir redevelop gradually to the next increment of development. Combined with the regulations found within the South Bend Zoning )-- ',p . �- Ordinance,the aim of the future zoning map is to maintain and enhance , - �( the LaSalle Park Neighborhood's pedestrian-oriented,urban environment. A:`1 t t �'r^•,� �� _ �' �' Generally vehicle access,parking,and garages should be from alleys when ! , t `. t ;a ;/•�. -'� present Vacating of alleys is discouraged as it hinders redevelopment of /`4,, . , A' 4 i of < ;` ` , a v., q q A`r rt vacant lots.Drive-throughs are discouraged and if they are present,they d d �. r_ ` >z `� R' should be designed not to be visible from the street.New commercial i't development should occur according to the standards of the NC - �, Neighborhood Center District Intent As properties are developed or reused,nonconforming conditions should The Si.Suburban Neighborhood i.District The S2.Suburban Neighborhood 2,District The litUrban Neighborhood s.District be brought into conformance with the proposed zoning district in the plan. primarily supports single-unit residential supports a full range of housing types supports mostly single-unit detached This includes landscaping.parking,lighting,and building standards. development on larger lots with large including apartment buildings placed on large dwellings,but well designed duplexes would setbacks. lots with large setbacks, also be appropriate.The Us District features This plan seeks to allow a greater quantity and diversity in housing units: modest buitdng setbacks and inviting doing so will permit people to find housing within the neighborhood that ` frontages,such as porches and stoops. meets their price and lifestyle needs.Ancillary dwelling units,such as garage apartments or backyard cottages,are encouraged for the LaSalle Where It Is Appropriate Park Neighborhood. Due to its suburban nature.the Si District Due to its suburban nature.the S2 District The Us District is well suited for most of The South Bend zoning map divides the city into twelve zoning districts. is not appropriate in the LaSalle Park is not appropriate in the LaSalle Park the LaSalle Park Neighborhood This plan Seven of these districts are proposed for the LaSalle Park Neighborhood: Neighborhood. Neighborhood. would support special exceptions for newly U1,U2.U3,UF,NC,OS,and I. constructed duplexes. 60 L,a.iile 1-,..:6 N._,I r::,J:I,oG=1 Pt:.: ,_ .ili Hl:il:. .nn1.,.i U2 Urban Neighborhood z U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 U F Urban Neighborhood Flex NC Neighborhood Center DT Downtown .i,'..r- 'r n e► s. - ywr`t +!r --9F"r • ti %o. - 'II' A' erg may 4 r 1,1"- �- - c1 CM :`� . � � - ' , '�4`� t y ►. , •�. yam► ir t �s'• rr .:�>1'. . ..i ,.t t- 4111140, 40 .'- 4 t, ... . ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,„ ..irt' ,..... . ...,,, „ '..,\. • . ' 111%,i •.•;•1.7:::. I t ...,.... • '4.,1.•• - ..':":4. _,,.a,". • 11 • � 1 11 1� • 0 ;�I f �� 'a -!. Y I t, \ � ill, 111 114'11 1 11 1 1~0 0.0.%0 ILf 000' Y j It .44110 1 1 1 , �� , r ,,7c,s�I i y 1 1 p 1 f� tg J ' .*M f ' t' ,,\1 lr '• �4'i.11 111111o11� 1 S" N �� fr .a Itr' � • � 1R � �1 �� ,,„,-,:,, -,....,,,„,.:7 --.__, -:. A irl ., ' kA -- , • The U2.Urban Neighborhood 2.District The U3,Urban Neighborhood 3.District • The UF Urban Flex District supports a full The NC Neighborhood Center District supports The DT Downtown District supports the provides for primarily detached houses and ' supports a full range of housing types.from range of housing types.together with limited higher density.mixed-use urban centers. development of South Bends core into a high- duplexes,but it allows for neighborhood-scale single-unit dwellings to large multi-unit small-scale commercial uses. Buildings often near the intersection of major streets or intensity,mixed use urban area. buildings of up to four units.Buildings have buildings.placed at small setbacks.Buildings i typically have small setbacks and are two to major corridor.Buildings usually have small modest setbacks and inviting frontages.such in the U3 District may be built up to four stories four stories. or no setbacks and can be up to four stories. as porches and stoops. in height In addition to having higher concentrations of housing units,these areas typically serve as the commercial centers for their neighborhood Areas south of LaSalle Park are appropriate Properties along Falcon Street are well suited The UF District is appropriate for scattered Areas along Western Avenue are weltsuited The DT District would not apply to properties for the U2 District The plan would support for the U3 district may be appropriate for the locations to support small-scale services and for the NC District. in the area of LaSalle Park. rezoning properties within the Ui District i U3 District if limited to 6 units and 2.5 stories retail,especially at intersections. south of Washington Street to the U2 District i for sensitively designed buildings of up to four units built at a scale compatible with surrounding residential properties.See ' proposed zoning map for more details. .__,„ii,r c-N'..Jhbo,hosd kyle! 'L. Lt i- c r!ti Zoruuq 61 OSOpen Space • Industrial HP t is Preset on A. !"� - a ''' ' '''-;'' r--, litiwil . ' . ...-' 1 . ,,,,:.....:::-.- .4..,, , . , , ........ f r 4 "e__ r 2 M Intent ...‹.--- The OS.Open Space.District supports the The U.University District supports the The C.Commercial District.supports medium- The I.Industrial District,supports medium- The HP.Historic Preservation.Overlay development of public parks and other open development of university campuses. to high-intensity commercial uses that are to high-intensity industrial uses,typically Distnct is established to preserve historically spaces. auto-oriented and found in suburban locations, grouped along highways and major streets significant buildings and sites of historical. and separated from residential uses architectural,engineering.and cultural significance in South Bend. Where It Is Appropriate The OS District includes LaSalle Park and The U District is not currently proposed for the Because of its suburban.auto-oriented nature. The I District is appropriate for existing The planning area does not currently include Beck's Lake.Proposed future open spaces LaSalle Park Neighborhood. the C Commercial District is not appropriate in industrial areas Located in the northern tier of any local historic districts or local landmarks. like the Iowa Street park or the tree nurseries this urban neighborhood the neighborhood.Any development In the I should be OS if implemented District should be sensitive to surrounding land ' uses.Expanded industural uses should not be considered beyond what currently exists in the neighborhood. 62 L. stLe Fa:k Neici,9o1 n,o;1 Rl ii Bi.n: i 8 :co . i • '` , ,. LInae®'An ue = :; _, _� In ill . „-- \ SIC., �� 4. • li-- -- _�� ej. -"'1 [ImiN.E..MoE_e.Et r=IMO $_ m No.i_m em__oommm A • �• , Coltax=Avenue re..k Zoning Districts e_ ifilrilll 111 1. �. ;� Ui:Urban Neighborhood 1 .1. m - i ! MI11111t1111fi1. IA�_�_ �— I� IMMI=.y, J I , . U2:Urban Neighborhood 2 1'1 r�� Washington Street�� I _ Mille �:■fi — - _ t ., « 1111 i• U3,Urban Neighborhood 3 um — = a i ,� _y�; UF:Urban Flex J! m _� i �s 'Bou ard� �1 �- ate' CI MI« 9�� «� - NCII. Neighborhood Center law 21=1 I in os�a___�C'='� _yvs # _ MINIII,P4 R .� �J j-; I:Industrial 1 , A �h'"'!i It. - it ,J_ 1�1 ! . 7,,___.i.r.,...i-...1..1 -..._, , , . ----.'01Ilt•-w- ---1-- f , ,H , I! Lr u 1 • � , 1111 C:Commercial 1 1 Potential Future I.-—-.1 Tree Nursery Area Proposed Zoning Map for LaSalle Park Neighborhood Area. Building Types The table on the following pages illustrates the character of different building types and shows in which zoning districts they are permitted.Building types do not apply to the OS.U.C,o,r I zoning districts, Carriage House I Detached House I Cottage Court I Duplex Si ,,,,,, si ® ®m® ®®m® S1 ®t ®m® Zoning Districts t, 3 % I 51 Suburban Neighborhood I. T - in � :;1"..--.. 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I�_I~{= _ • e _ = �l, ,fin„i, • u ice. e ,. n ® :, E 0 T, • XCc \� E E U O x a) N C Oa • 73 C (^'`J I O E a U E �� C Implementation Matrix This plan outlines potential projects and activities to occur in the neighborhood over the next 20 years.Major projects.especially those to be undertaken in the next io years,are highlighted in the implementation matrix below. Strategy 1: Create a safe and attractive neighborhood through infrastructure improvements. Lead Responsibility Potential Partner Timeline Action City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years 1.01 Linden Avenue:Complete streetscape improvements,improved intersections,pedestrian ■ ■ crossings,and shared use paths near LaSalle Park. 1.02 Washington Street:Complete streetscape improvements,improved intersections,pedestrian crossings.and shared use paths connecting to LaSalle Park. 1.03 Streetscape Improvements and Traffic Calming:Complete high priority traffic calming on . ■ ■ neighborhood streets especially along Sheridan.Falcon,and Kaley. 1.04 Falcon Street Path:Improve access and safety of pedestrians and cyclists through shared-use in II ■ path connecting Harrison Elementary School to the Neighborhood. Trees:Plant trees where possible,especially in the city right-of-way,to increase the urban tree LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association, ■ ■ III1.0 S canopy. E Ill Property Owners 1.06 Promote Curb and Sidewalk Program:Promote existing curb&sidewalk replacement progran. ■ LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association to assist with costs. 1.07 Street Connections:Improve connectivity along Bendix,Chicago,Kentucky,and Lake Street. U IN IN U Intersection Improvements:Improve instersections along Washington and Falcon,Washington ■ I. ■ 1.08 and Katey.Washington and Sheridan,Iowa and Western,and the intersection between Linden, IIII Coflax and Kaley. 68 LaSalle Park Neiu111., . :i l i,,e inr.ol,m.nt,,Uon M.st Strategy 2: Improve park spaces and access. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action City Partner Potential Partners 1.5Years 5-10Years 10+Years 2.1 The Grove:utilize never developed Lots for potential tree nursery in teh short to medium term . Property Owners 2.2 LaSalle Park Updates:Improve access and safety of pedestrians and cyclists through shared In 1111 III - use oaths along the park. 2.3 Beck's Lake Improvements:Improve engagement to waters edge by adding a pier and fountain 111 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association . I♦ 2.4 Iowa Street Park:Develop a passive recreation area on never developed lots above Western ■ LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association Avenue along Iowa Street Charles Black Center Pavilion:re-engage space on coner of Washington Street and Falcon 2.5 II by building a pavilion to host gatherings. ■ ■ Strategy 3: Develop and preserve housing in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years Develop Housing:Support the production of a range of housing types including new construction and rehabilitation of market rate and affordable units for owner and rental housing. ■ 3.1 Community Development Corporations,Developers. ■ . ■ Prioritize housing development in the Western third of neighborhood(West of Falcon) Builders,Financial Istitutions Consider Medium density housing along Washington and Kenmore vacant lots. 3 2 Home Repair:Ensure housing is well maintained by offering owner-occupied housing repair El Nonprofit Organizations.Property Owners,Financial U assistance and using code enforcement tools as necessary. Institutions Home Ownership:Explore mechanisms that can promote and transition renters intoIn II U III U 3.3 homeowners in the neighborhood. Nonprofit Organizations 3.4 ResidentialTIF Area:Investigate creation of residential TIF area within the neighborhood. 3.5 LaSalle Park Home Renovations:Support project with design considerations that create more II Nonprofit Organizations intentional public and private space 3,6 Iowa Street Park Housing:Develop higher density housing that integrates with the new park Community Development Corporations.Developers. space II Builders.Financial Istitutions 3.7 Western Avenue Mixed Use:Promote additional residential infill development on targeted ■ ■ property Owners.Developers blocks. 3.8 Zoning:Update the zoning map for the plan area. U U 70 Strategy 4:Address underutilized and problem properties in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years 4.1 Problem Properties:Utilize the Chronic Problem Properties regulations to reduce the negative • I LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association I impact of problem properties on the neighborhood. Strategy 5: Develop sense of community through neighborhood engagement. - Lead kesponsi5iiity Timeline Action Partner Potential Partners City 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Yea r' 5.1 Capacity Building:Build neighborhood capacity through engagement of all neighborhood ■ IIILaSalle Park Neighborhood Association residents 5.2 Neighborhood Events:Hold neighborhood events which celebrate the neighborhood. . LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association MI Ill II 5.1 Communication:Develop and maintain communication with neighbors including residents of El III II housing. . LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association 5.4 Youth Programming:Continue to support additionalyouth programming through city and other ■ ■ LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association community facilities 5.5 Relationships:Foster relationships among the City,neighborhood institutions,and the ■ LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association II III E neighborhood organization.