10-28-13 Common Council Agenda & Packet

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Safety • Create a neighborhood campaign to add a working porch light and one motion activated security light to 100 households as part of a pilot program to deter property crimes throughout the near northwest by January 2015. • Improve neighborhood safety by designing an awareness campaign (to launch by April 2014) to inform neighbors on street light operations and maintenance in the near northwest. • Establish a quarterly 'crime awareness' training seminar program to teach neighbors how to be more observant of crimes and crime opportunities. Infrastructure & Connectivity • Improve connectivity within the neighborhood and between the near northwest and downtown South Bend and other South Bend points of interest through investment in bike and pedestrian infrastructure. • Improve bike and pedestrian safety at key intersections throughout the near northwest by installing crosswalk safety features in 2016. Improve the character of the neighborhood by adding 10 park benches and planters to key locations by 2016. • Establish a neighborhood tree planting initiative to encourage planting of certain flower, frum and heritage trees. • Establish a long -term plan to identify and repair sidewalk and curb hazards in the neighborhood by July 2014. Youth & Families Engage more neighborhood youth in structured activities in the neighborhood and broader community. Engage neighbors in activities to promote healthy lifestyles. Facilitate connections among diverse groups of the near northwest residents.