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What is a PLan?
<br /> A neighborhood plan is a shared statement about the h►
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<br /> desired long-term future for an area and a strategy r �f 4 i
<br /> to reach those goals. Developed through a public Neighborhood Residents • ••.!illik !M.
<br /> engagement process,a plan is a guide for can use the plan to understand proposed initiatives in the short. �* -,_ w� ��`i" ��,
<br /> • Making decisions about what kind of development medium,and long terms. I, 4 1: 5y� .'"$
<br /> and services are appropriate. < '-' 1 - '-
<br /> • How resources should be allocated,and Developers,Builders,and Other Individuals �11� �1.`�y +- •
<br /> • How issues residents,business and property owners, will use the plan to help determine the type,scale.intensity. ���,, �
<br /> and others in the neighborhood are concerned about and location of projects. 4 ty' !`_a / �p� 0N'H
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<br /> 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, ¶•. `-
<br /> larger region,a neighborhood plan focuses on assets and zoning and development issues. • :4
<br /> challenges unique to that specific area. Neighborhood , 1' -^ a. '
<br /> plans seek to create a more livable place that is attractive, City Staff ,," •, - 0?L ,/ '�„`s!� r
<br /> healthy,equitable,and sustainable for current and future will use the plan to understand key neighborhood issues and as I W
<br /> generations. a guide to implementing priority projects and initiatives. y sio * ' .� ,i I.
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<br /> Once adopted.a neighborhood plan becomes official city t '%, s r, *, .
<br /> policy as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Ran. How is a plan used? r *,I • y
<br /> A neighborhood plan provides a broad framework for future .. ^f "
<br /> initiatives,and it serves as a starting point for more detailed 0� A. IP t` _•
<br /> What does a plan include? planning and public engagement as individualprojects are % ".
<br /> pursued. A plan will continually evolve to meet the changing i _
<br /> Neighborhood plans typically identify strategies to be needs of the community. ; a- ab
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<br /> categories: The maps,diagrams,photographs,and other graphics
<br /> • Public Facilities&Infrastructure:Improving streets, presented within a neighborhood plan are for illustrative ' `f. r.
<br /> sidewalks.lighting,parks,bike paths,and essential purples only.The images are not intended to represent the
<br /> utilities to create accessible and safe spaces exact results expected from the implementation of the plan.
<br /> • Housing:Addressing housing stock,condition, but they provide a general representation of development Private Sector Public Sector
<br /> 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
<br /> economic levels other elements that the plan establishes. for building housing opening and public domain,This includes building and
<br /> • Zoning&Land Use:Guiding development by operating businesses and making the maintaining streets,parks,public utilities,
<br /> specifying building types,design standards,density. The specific scope.final form,and timing of neighborhood plan investments shown on private property and public safety.
<br /> and appropriate locations for residential,commercial, initiatives will depend on market demand.the interest of private
<br /> and mixed-use areas. organizations and individuals.available-resources,and direction -
<br /> • Other Matters:Incorporating community-specific from further public engagement. PARTNERSHIP
<br /> needs,such as environmental sustainability,historic
<br /> preservation,economic development,and public Working together.we can make a great neighborhood _--
<br /> safety.
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