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Creating a Vision for Downtown South Bend
<br /> WHY NOW?
<br /> South Bend is at an exciting moment in its history.Over the coming years,public,private,and ,: ''' l ti. 1=
<br /> non-profit partners will invest over Si billion in Downtown.With such a tremendous amount of ' ,,,e +s1J„•
<br /> investment in the City and the change that will result,it is appropriate to pause and ask essential :-•-••• l w u k. —
<br /> questions about the future of Downtown and be strategic about the priorities and investments.
<br /> HOW DID WE GET HERE? - ^ --
<br /> This plan results from a year-long public engagement effort by the City of South Bend to create
<br /> a vision for Downtown 20 years from today.In addition to engaging with the community and =."'R -..�„thi ., .14-- _ _s
<br /> stakeholders,the City and design team analyzed and recorded existing physical and market Z. ' -— • , •
<br /> conditions to ensure that any proposed idea remained grounded in what is physically and �. i.. . ?-;,.
<br /> economicallyviable.The plan also built on the foundation of the surroundingneighborhood _ �`".�► M`
<br /> plans.weaving in the neighborhood initiatives to create a fabric that would more easily connect �.. , •" k`u.., r • -
<br /> to Downtown amenities.
<br /> WHAT WILL THE PLAN DO? v .- r — 4;-,
<br /> This plan will guide and shape downtown's built environment and public realm.It outlines the _
<br /> needs and goals of Downtown,illustrates successful project Implementation,and serves as a _ z
<br /> road map for future development and public initiatives.It is intended to be used by residents,
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<br /> developers and builders,public officials,community leaders,and city staff This document is HARBOR&
<br /> organized into six sections:Overview,Analysis,The Vision,Built Form and Design Standards, ST.JOSEPH
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<br /> Historic Preservation,and Implementation.
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