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What is a Plan?
<br /> A neighborhood plan is a shared statement about the desired WHO IS A PLAN FOR? w !
<br /> long-term future for that area and a strategy to reach those f•�`"P- -0110
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<br /> goals.Developed through a public engagement process,a Neighborhood Resider us ,r �'
<br /> plan is a guide for: can use the plan to understand proposed initiatives in the .,�
<br /> short,medium,and long terms. ^� ..,,i Pl
<br /> • Making decisions about what kind of development and ""
<br /> services are appropriate. Developers,Builders,and Other Individuals +�.�py� 'T=�'
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<br /> will use the plan to help determine the type.scale,intensity, - ` �.' Lam.
<br /> • How resources should be allocated.and and location for new development. �"� rlaW • --�,� `
<br /> • How issues residents,business and property owners,and Public Officials and Community Leadersllik - il�
<br /> others in the neighborhood are concerned about could be will use the plan to direct funding and to make decisions on S" 0 •.>_ i \
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<br /> region,a neighborhood plan focuses on assets and challenges will use the plan to understand key neighborhood issues and `\•,1'; . S '�.
<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. �w.�, �'- a
<br /> equitable,and sustainable for current and future generations. • ,_ ! ord i� `-
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<br /> Once adopted,a neighborhoodplan becomes official City .�• s V
<br /> policy as an amendment to the ity's Comprehensive Pla . HOW IS A PLAN USED? '� — N
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<br /> WHAT DOES A PLAN INCLUDE? planning and public engagement as individual projects are E♦� '�►
<br /> pursued. A plan will continually evolve to meet the changing 1
<br /> Neighborhood plans typically identify strategies to be needs of the community. a w 3 0" ♦ N.
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<br /> implemented over the next 20*years within the following AP' 4� �� ',
<br /> categories: The maps,diagrams,photographs,and other graphics ` i
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<br /> presented within a neighborhood plan are for illustrative .
<br /> • Public Facilities&Infrastructure:Improving streets, purples only.The images are not intended to represent the - ell> ��' j .,,/
<br /> sidewalks,lighting,parks,bike paths,and essential utilities exact results expected from the implementation of the plan, 3 - 0 4': .
<br /> to create accessible and safe spaces. but they provide a general representation of development �y ,
<br /> principles,desired building types,land use,infrastructure,and "� 4'�
<br /> • Housing:Addressing housing stock,condition,diversity,and , '`�lj�-;
<br /> other elements that theplan establishes.
<br /> affordability to ensure options for all economic levels IP
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<br /> • Zoning&Land Use:Guidingdevelopment byspecifying The specific scope,final form,and timing of neighborhood . ' i ` ,.:. `
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<br /> building types,design standards,density,and appropriate private organizations and individuals,available resources,and t ~ ' �J .-
<br /> locations for residential,commercial,and mixed-use areas. direction from further public engagement. �'
<br /> • Other Matters:Incorporating community-specific needs, 4 ,t,--
<br /> such as environmental sustainability,historic preservation, •ett, . -
<br /> economic development,and public safety. -
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