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What is a Plan?
<br /> A neighborhood plan is a shared statement about the desired WHO IS A PLAN FOR? F� !
<br /> long-term future for that area and a strategy to reach those �•*•►,. -
<br /> goals.Developed through a public engagement process,a Neighborhood Residents ��
<br /> plan is a guide for: can use the plan to understand proposed initiatives in the . T ...4%10..._
<br /> short,medium,and long terms. I .-4�i!►? �. v
<br /> • Making decisions about what kind of development and '=11111 11
<br /> services are appropriate. Developers,Builders,and Other Individuals .�'- ,•��:�" •
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<br /> will use the plan to help determine the type,scale,intensity, 'asV�' -01 - ��„
<br /> • How resources should be allocated,and and location for new development.
<br /> • How issues residents,business and property owners,and Public Officials and Community Leaders �i 9� j ��` �.
<br /> others in the neighborhood are concerned about could be will use the plan to direct funding and to make decisions on 0 '1'.>
<br /> addressed. zoning and development issues. =�' ;ig '-
<br /> Created in the context of the needs and priorities of the Larger City Staff i ` ' '
<br /> region,a neighborhood plan focuses on assets and challenges will use the plan to understand key neighborhood issues and Z •
<br /> unique to that specific area.Neighborhood plans seek to " "�'
<br /> create a more livable urban place that is attractive,healthy, as a guide to implementing priority projects and initiatives. g
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<br /> equitable,and sustainable for current and future %gig 0
<br /> Once adopted,a neighborhood plan becomes official City /�
<br /> HOW IS A PLAN USED? 44 policy as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. /o % - 1..
<br /> A neighborhood plan provides a broad framework for future .il�; �!r ���'
<br /> initiatives,and it serves as a starting point for more detailed A�111 i®"'" 4� co
<br /> WHAT DOES A PLAN INCLUDE? planning and public engagement as individual projects are `�S '
<br /> pursued. A plan will continually evolve to meet the changing '' t
<br /> Neighborhood plans typically identify strategies to be needs of the community. if e 0 4
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<br /> implemented over the next 20*years within the following The maps,diagrams,photographs.and other graphics iA `�
<br /> categories: presented within a neighborhood plan are for illustrative f \ i ,
<br /> • Public Facilities&Infrastructure:Improving streets, purples only.The images are not intended to represent the � jyr N'
<br /> sidewalks,Lighting,parks.bike paths,and essential utilities exact results expected from the implementation of the plan, e;;'+
<br /> to create accessible and safe spaces. but they provide a general representation of development . s
<br /> principles,desired building types,land use.infrastructure,and T` it
<br /> • Housing:Addressing housing stock,condition,diversity,and r `�.
<br /> other elements that the plan establishes.
<br /> affordability to ensure options for all economic levels 4 �
<br /> The specific scope,final form,and timing of neighborhood y
<br /> • Zoning&Land Use:Guiding development by specifying � T �,
<br /> plan initiatives will depend on market demand,the interest of .
<br /> building types,design standards,density,and appropriate t r ` ' ,c.. ,,
<br /> private organizations and individuals,available resources,and ~'
<br /> locations for residential,commercial,and mixed-use areas.
<br /> direction from further public engagement.
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<br /> • Other Matters:Incorporating community-specific needs, 4 .'
<br /> such as environmental sustainability,historic preservation, . *Pt
<br /> economic development,and public safety. n
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