Approving & Adopting Text Amendments to the South Bend Central Development Area Plan

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Medium Term Objectives C. To develop an attractive and economically viable entrance to the Central Business District on both South Michigan Street and Lincolnway East/Monroe Street d. To expand the supply of housing for low and moderate income individuals by rehabilitation of existing houses e. To protect the residential neighborhood by discouraging truck traffic through the area north of Bronson Street f. To establish and maintain an enhanced landscaped edge along and between the residential neighborhood and the industrial park Long Term Objectives g. To support a high quality light industrial park h. To strengthen the residential neighborhood by filling in vacant lots —either through new construction of single - family and multi - family units or through house moves. i. To stimulate the conversion of houses from non - residential to residential use F. Types of Proposed Redevelopment Activities Realization of the goals and objectives for the Area will be accomplished by a combination of public and private actions. These actions include, but are not limited to, the following: property acquisition, relocation, clearance, vacation and dedication of public right -of -way, provision for public facilities and improvements, or any other activity pertaining to planning and implementing this development plan. lI. LAND USE A. Designation of Sub -Areas Central Business District a. Area A: This area forms the principal service commercial, retail commercial and public core of the Central Business District. The basic objective to be realized in this area is high density development. Parking needs for this area shall be met within the context of an overall municipal parking plan which may include, without limitation, anyone or more of the parking facilities generally described in the Michigan Street Corridor Plan and incorporated