26-08 Resolution Approving and Adopting the Downtown 2045 Plan

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Design Week Held in the first week of June.Design Week provided another `" opportunity for the community to weigh in on the direction � - _ -• _ of the Vision plan.The three top priorities that emerged from ._ .trams_•_,-`: • - _ : -_• • - the workshop were to Activate the Riverfront,Expand Housing , ' - Options and Create a Vibrant Public Places for Everyone. -- —, .'. _,Y", - Highlights from the community comments are below: y - I / ` '`,- Y. 0 At the end of design i '< Y ,li a, • � week there was _ - .•• : overwhelmin •g •�d 'Mr 9` �!!.� ! ; support for any of t. t: — 4. ,,E_ "-` •— ,,, ..� the ideas presented •Ty - If .: 4 - r • _ T.F. t - as indicated by the s II' ••' �. green dots `J 76 73 131 Jkt �i. -.M, participants Participants participants 4, . �Wi `�",,.` • Recap Presentation Midweek Pinup Final Presentation ®ACTIVATE THE RIVERFRONT EXPAND HOUSING OPTIONS e CREATE VIBRANT PUBLIC PLACES • Provide opportunities for riverfront dining • Ensure affordability for all residents • Build more,better green spaces around downtown in a connected network • Design a gathering space at the riverfront Incorporate green,private spaces for housing Improve the • Build a public outdoor venue/gathering space for • p pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure Build urban housing with ground-floor retail and socializing,events,flexible use along the river-wider,connected,more amenities amenity spaces • Pedestrianize streets • Keep the riverfront feeling natural and green Consider active-adult neighborhoods,with single- Improve the lighting and feeling of safety floor living for aging populations Incorporate public art,murals,lighting,beautiful • landscaping,into public places Refurbish vacant buildings for housing I • Build in more shade Preserve greenery&build in more shade • Connect closer to the water Preserve historic character where possible • Bring residences closer to the riverfront Don't block the views of the river Provide public space for use during the winter • Include a dog park • Don't block views of the river i, DOWNTOWN SOUTH BEND 2045 PLAN I SOUTH BF^ii, I,::^.',h: ,.,e.c-,+.•..