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Bill No. 22-31 Resolution Approving and Adopting NW Side Plan
4S�uTx 8 d F it-i ir, I{'s Office ..W .PEACE. JUN 2 L 2022 ' 1865 DA''VN M. JONL"i CITY CLERK. cr i.,TH ?END,IN CITY OF SOUTHBEND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT June 22, 2022 Ms. Sharon McBride President, South Bend Common Council 4th Floor County City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Re: A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEAR WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN Dear President McBride: Scheduled on the Common Council's agenda for June 27 is a resolution, approving and adopting the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan. The Near West Side Neighborhood plan area is roughly bounded by Washington Street and LaSalle Avenue on the north, William Street on the east, and railroad tracks on the south and west.The City of ' South Bend developed this plan through a process that engaged residents, businesses, institutions, government agencies, and other neighborhood stakeholders. The Near West Side Plan was approved and adopted by the South Bend Plan Commission on June 21, 2022. A representative from the Department of Community Investment will present at the Committee and full Council meetings. Thanks for your consideration of this bill. Sincerely, Angela Rose Senior Planner File ;, Office BILL NO. 22-31 JUN 2 2 20 RESOLUTION NO. D ✓rJ L ITY CLEhK �CI:JII END, IN A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE NEAR WEST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana,recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the Near West Side neighborhood through strategic planning; and WHEREAS, in 2006,City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of South Bend-St. Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et. seq. as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS,Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to"pursue the development of area-specific plans with broad community involvement"to provide strategic direction in the future growth and development of that area, and to achieve the City Plan Goal"to encourage sustainable growth that preserves and enhances the character of South Bend and ensures compatibility of land uses in the community"; and WHEREAS,the City of South Bend,has undertaken the responsibility to prepare a plan for the Near West Side Neighborhood; and I WHEREAS,the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners,and area stakeholders and other organizations; and WHEREAS,the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan contains revitalization strategies,detailed land use and zoning plans for the development of the area, and a strategic implementation matrix,all with public and private sector investment opportunities; and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission has approved the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan by resolution,has certified it to Common Council of the City of South Bend,and has provided it with a favorable recommendation; and WHEREAS,the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has the authority to amend a comprehensive plan if it finds the content to be appropriate and in the best interests of the community; and WHEREAS,the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan,which is attached hereto and incorporated herein,contains all the elements necessary to strategically guide development in its specific area and is appropriate and in the best interest of South Bend and its citizens. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: The Near West Side Neighborhood Plan, a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, shall be and hereby is approved. SECTION II: The adoption of the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan amends City Plan,the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend,by providing further direction for the area of land within the boundaries of the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan. SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. Sharon L. McBride, Council President South Bend Common Council Filptj Office JUN 2 2 202 2 ' 2 DAWN M. 0 CLERK,SOUf �1lit yr, I Near West Smide Neighborhood Dr %, 2022 2022 ` _ Acknowledgments • •• ••• ' James Mueller,Mayor of City of South Bend Canneth Lee,City Council Member,lst District • : •• • Henry Davis Jr.,City Council Member,2nd District Special thanks to all the residents,area organizations and institutions that shared their • • • thoughts and vision for the future of the Near West Side Neighborhood. Department of Community Investment • Tim Corcoran,Director of Planning and Community Resources Michael Divita,Principal Planner Chris Dressel,Senior Planner ■ - - • Andrew Netter,Senior Planner sOUT8 _ Angela Rose,Senior Plannero� U - • Planning Consultants r az° McNicholas Architects MGLM _ �srs •. _- Draft Nea?4wrl§c What is a Plan? What is a Plan? aboutt orhood planwires desired -term red futuref for What does it include? Who is it for? How is it used? about the desired Long-term future for that area and a strategy to reach those goals. Developed Neighborhood plans t icaLt identifystrategies Neighborhood residents will use the plan to A neighborhood Lan provides a broad through a public engagement process,a plan is a g yp y g g g p to be implemented over the next zo+years for the understand proposed initiatives in the short, framework for future initiatives,and it serves guide for: following topics: medium,and long terms. as a starting point for more detailed planning Making decisions about what kind of Public facilities and infrastructure(including Developers,builders,and other individuals and public engagement as individual projects development and services are appropriate, parks,streets,sidewalks,bicycle facilities, will use the plan to help determine the type, are pursued. A plan will continually evolve to How resources should be allocated,and lighting,and utilities), scale,intensity,and Location of projects. meet the changing needs and context of the How issues residents,business and property Housing(types,condition,and affordability), Public officials and community leaders will community. owners,and others in the neighborhood are Zoning(building types and design,density, use the plan to direct funding and to make concerned about should be addressed. and Locations for residential,commercial, decisions on zoning issues. The maps,diagrams,photographs,and other industrial,and mixed-use development),and City staff will use the plan to understand graphics presented within a neighborhood plan Created in the context of the needs and priorities Other matters important to the key neighborhood issues and as a guide to are illustrations of its key features. These images of the Larger region,a neighborhood plan focuses neighborhood. implementing priority projects and initiatives. are not intended to represent the exact results on assets and challenges unique to that specific expected from the implementation of the plan, area. Neighborhood plans seek to create a more but they provide a general representation of the Livable urban place that is attractive,healthy, desired building types,land use,infrastructure, equitable,and sustainable for current and future and other elements that the plan establishes. generations. The specific scope,final form,and timing of neighborhood plan initiatives will depend on market demand,the interest of private organizations and individuals,available resources,and direction from further public engagement. Draft June 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 3 Neighborhood Background Neighborhood Background Planning Area The Near West Side Neighborhood plan area is roughly bounded 14i �,° by Washington Street and LaSalle Avenue on the north,William Street on the east,and railroad tracks on the south and west. '! of WIN f ` --, .f -. � ..7 �� FRTQi.f7.9 .fan .: • .�.� '" p a - ] -w i f � T ♦+i }''�,I' 'Ye "- -a 3 �f1 Z �:- ayai .f ° Maur VV—t Sldr NcIghbor hood CO,7(eX[Map. NearWeSf Buie Neiynr�.;;,;:,<,.i boundary Mai, Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 4 une i5 2022 Neighborhood Background Existing Conditions West LaSaLLe Historic Et Campito and Mrs.Nino District National Register W esternAvenue:Historic Garden:Key community Historic District featuring Industrial Land:Large area Residential Vacant Lots: ciaVmixed use partner;hosts community several significant of industriaL Land in various speed traffic a architectural st les. i5oo Block:Large vacant Large concentration of garden and quality childcare ystates of use City owned Lot vacant residential Lots services William Street:Barrier of fast- 16, moving vehicle traffic between the neighborhood and downtown;Large number of vacant and underutilized Lots along street y 7 - _ West Washington Historic District: +- t National Register HiStdrit District _ _ featuring several significant architectural styles and buildings designed by prominent architects �ashinqtqn Street Tipp PL, History Museum and Studebaker Lk Museum:Welt-visited campus with et interest in expanding programming Id and facilities /t,e Vacant Lots:Concentration of t underutilized city-owned lots } Major Street - Chapin Street/Western Avenue: MI11or Street i Wide intersection prioritizes vehicle raffic over pedestrian safety Krloc Park sfAuthority FietclSouth Bend Housing Authority: Landmark Affordable housing complex under study for redevelopment Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 5 Neighborhood Background Neighborhood Character Located adjacent to downtown South Bend,the Near West Side Neighborhood features a full range of housing choices,important community institutions,unique small businesses,and industrial uses.Part of the neighborhood falls in the West Washington and West LaSalle National Historic Districts,and it contains several prominent local landmarks.Below is a sampling of the neighborhood's character. r 00000ILL d •- VIP Top Row tieft to right):Houses on raylor Street.Civil Rights Heritage Center,Museum Campus.South Ber nl Housing Authority Complex Middle Row(left to right):Gemini Apartments Jefferson Boulevard brier?street.Houses on LaSalle Avenue.Houses on Laurel Street Bottom Row(left to right).Comer of Napier and Lageij`J f fippeconoe place.Western Avenue Mixed-Use Structures.Historic houses on West Washington Street. Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 6 rrJdaune 15 2022 Neighborhood Background Neighborhood Data All figures are from the 2020 Census and are based on Census Tract 20, which approximates the Near West Side Neighborhood,unless otherwise noted. 4,000 0 3,844 ' • �57% Black 3,500 27% 26% White 3,004 n 1�412 •1/ Asian 0 3.000 21% M6% Other Race 0 2.500 ` 302 36% IQl People -lo% Two or More Races 2 a ®tilt �% 2,000 1,794 1,698 1,58��_•_. 1.500 Median Age:34.4 Years Old Hispanic or Latino 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Year Percentage Of households within each household income range Number of Households:7 i, 803 . ... ... . . ... . ... Total Housing Units '• • ••• '• •'• M C3 601 Housing Units M 75% Renter Occupied Average Household Income: $15,678 Average Household Size:1.92 people 13% Owner occupied u% vacant Source:2o2o ACS 5-Year Estimates Source zozo ACS 5-Year Estimates Source 2020 ACS 5-Year Estimate Drat} une 25 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 7 Planning Process&Engagement Planning Process & Engagement Overview March 2021 - , The City of South Bend developed this plan through a process that engaged residents. " businesses,institutions,government agencies, Q s and other neighborhood stakeholders.The planning process included online surveys,keySU stakeholder interviews,in-person and virtual 5 ,,, �• �- Tu f workshops that gathered critical information m Near Wnt 5�de y+" about the Near West Side Neighborhood's H Neighborhood Plans_ existing conditions,needs,and opportunities. This engagement provided the basis for this plan. During the planning process,the City provided updates to the neighborhood organization and ..w.. Common Council. Outreach Methods Stakeholder Meetings Together South Bend The City used a series of outreach methods The City's Planning staff conducted 18 virtual The City created an online engagement throughout the planning process to encourage meetings with neighborhood stakeholders. platform called Together South Bend that participation.These methods included mailings Stakeholders included neighborhood allowed residents to participate in the planning to more than 1,500 residents and property associations,community and nonprofit process from anywhere and at any time by using owners,e-mail lists,press releases,water bill organizations,faith-based institutions, interactive mapping tools and surveys,Together announcements,posters,yard signs,door businesses,developers,City departments,and South Bend mirrored the methods of coLLecting hangers,presentations to neighborhood City Council representatives.These conversations feedback traditionally seen at public meetings. associations,and attendance at other community began to outline general themes and potential The platform included an overview of the process events. focus areas for the neighborhood plan. and planning exercises about infrastructure, housing,open space,and quality of life topics,aLL available in both English and Spanish. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 8 June 15 2022 �- Planning Process&Engagement August September PLAN SEAL •#��y 1.yy,: °n Y ' BLISHEO V, r Visioning Workshop Priorities Workshop Open House Adoption Two identical visioning workshops,each held in At the neighborhood priorities workshop, After a draft neighborhood plan document was Following public hearings,the Plan Commission person and virtually,focused on understanding participants confirmed that the data gathered created,the City held an open house to present and Common Council adopted the Near West the neighborhood and its vision for the from the online engagement platform and it to neighborhood stakeholders and ask for Side Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the future.Participants were asked big-picture the visioning workshops were complete and feedback. Comprehensive Plan.This Plan now serves as the questions and completed exercises on topics represented their ideas.The community was City's official policy for the area. such as housing,infrastructure,Land use and then asked to prioritize potential neighborhood building form,neighborhood amenities,and initiatives.This helped prepare the framework neighborhood specific issues. and priorities outlined in this plan. Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 9 What We Heard What We Heard Following are the main ideas expressed during the public engagement process for the Near West Side Neighborhood.The items in bold Were identified as priority projects at the public workshops. Streets&Transportation Housing BuiLt Form&Zoning Other Calm traffic along the following streets: Promote and expand home repair program Increase housing density in targeted areas to Create an easily accessed neighborhood park • Washington Street support additional amenities Charles Martin Drive/Chapin Street Diversify housing types,especially by adding Incorporate neighborhood signage where missing middle housing Examine development opportunities of city- appropriate owned properties Colfax Avenue Preserve and expand affordable housing options Address brownfield concerns Promote neighborhood scale(corner store) Western Avenue;improve its intersection Identify homes needing repair through code businesses in the neighborhood Clean up litter on vacant lots with Chapin Street enforcement Promote more entrepreneurs and local LaSatte Avenue Promote infitl housing opportunities in businesses,especially walkable third places neighborhood Thomas Street Meet demand for market-rate housing,including Create consistent lighting of streets single-family and missing middle Repair curbs and sidewalks Plant street trees where possible Create a comfortable connection to downtown Repair and restore brick streets when possible Add more protected and shared use traits Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan io une 15 2022 What We Heard ed �?19hbor o mPrrordie5 ExerCrseTft �. I� lot r ijy y — U,-lr WSi SIdQ NOignt)prh00A PltOnllPS ESP.rcllf) 09 S i` InCIlsaduats compfett unw Priority Ro6no Exercise al o-ze of the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan Workshops. Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 11 Neighborhood Planning Principles Neighborhood Planning Principles The characteristics described below serve as the guiding principles for the development of the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan.These principles were formed through the neighborhood planning process Urban � Attractive 3O Healthy ® Equitable Q5 Sustainable The neighborhood is walkable, The neighborhood's physical The neighborhood encourages The neighborhood's housing The neighborhood fully uses has a network of well-connected environment is thoughtfully an active lifestyle for residents accommodates the unique its existing infrastructure, streets and blocks,and a variety managed to make it desirable, and visitors,regardless of age needs,desires,and income preserves and reuses structures of public spaces. It contains competitive,and vibrant.The or ability,through engaging levels of all households.Historic of historical and/or architectural a range of housing types that neighborhood features well open spaces and comfortable disinvestment is addressed significance,implements draws people from all economic maintained buildings and transportation options.Access to through zoning reform and sensible environmental levels.Amenities such as properties,safe streets for all nutritious,fresh,and affordable increased private and public policies,and is committed to stores,schools,healthcare, users,quality public spaces,and food. The neighborhood is free investment promoting recovery. reducing its carbon footprint. entertainment,parks,cultural a memorable,unique identity. of pollution that would notably The neighborhood is resilient, institutions,and places of impact its residents. including by being prepared for worship are within a convenient the effects of climate change. distance. _ _f a w Col/ar Avenue.. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan iz une 15 2022 Scale of Development Scale of Development This plan refers to low-,medium-,and high-density development.Below are illustrations of the scale of each for the Near West Side Neighborhood.Each scale of development incorporates and builds upon the scale below helping to create diversity of housing options. Low-Density t Medium-Density Medium-density areas would include buildings of this scale,as well as buildings from the low-density category above. !1 ,. m {II!Iiill�{illll�1 � A. High-Density High-density areas would include buildings of this scale,as.veil as buildings from the medium-density category above. Dratt June 15 2022 wear West Side Neighborhood Plan 13 Neighborhood Plan Neighborhood Plan The following is a list of Near West Side Neighborhood project ideas which may be pursued by the City,nonprofit organizations,and the private sector over the next 20 years.The timing and scale of each project will be subject to funding and additional community engagement.Projects may change as the neighborhood and city evolves.More information on the concepts listed below may be found on the following pages. OIndustrial Re-Use 10 Washington Street-LaPorte Avenue Area Encourage new industrial uses;assess and address Explore options for a small formal park and complementary Infrastructure environmental conditions as necessary. high-quality development addressing the Oliver Mansion. OCircle Avenue 11'affic Calming&Streetscape Improvements Reconstruct historic alignment to access vacant industrial 11 Western Avenue-Chapin Street Intersection Washington Street Land and include cultural placemaking element at the Complete streetscape improvements to enhance William Street intersection of Washington Street and Circle Avenue. pedestrian safety;fill parking lots with medium-to high- Western Avenue density residential development on northwest corner and Oi5oo Block West Washington Street neighborhood scale commercial/mixed-use development on CircLe Avenue Fill vacant and underutilized lots on the 150o block of West northeast corner of intersection. Reestablish alignment Washington Street with medium-to high-density residential development,mixed-use,and green space. 12 South Bend Housing Authority Site ••. Intersection Improvements Redevelop properties with medium-to high-density •® vacant Lots residential and mixed-use development. • Chapin Street-Western AvenueCharles Martin Sr.Drive-Colfax Avenue Explore interim use of vacant lots;fill lots with a mix of Charles Martin Sr.Drive-LaSalle Avenue residential development over time as market conditions allow. �3 Wayne Street Area/Noose Court La Porte Avenue-LaSalle Avenue Fill vacant lots with a mix of residential development. Washington Street-Circle Avenue OWestern Avenue Washington Street-William Street Complete streetscape improvements along Western Avenue; �4 St.Patrick's Block develop area per West Side Main Streets Plan. Develop underutilized lots with low-,medium-,and high- ♦ Trail Expansion density housing along Western Avenue,Taylor Street,and ii Trail connection to Coal Line Trait © Civic Connector Wayne Street. Connect space between the City Cemetery,Center for + Civic Connections Civic Innovation,Civil Rights Heritage Center,and Jefferson Q Western Avenue-William Street Area Trait connecting neighborhood civic amenities Boulevard open space;add housing to the east and west of Fill vacant lots with medium-to high-density residential and Civil Rights Heritage Center along Washington Street. mixed-use development I Preserve Historic Character (DEL Campito Area William Street-Jefferson Boulevard Area I Preserve the character of the West Washington Create a shared neighborhood park that can benefit both Fit[vacant tots with medium-to high-density residential and I National Historic District;explore expanding district to residents and El Campito. mixed-use development. include a few notable nearby structures. ® Laurel Street 17 Taylor Street-Washington Street Fill vacant lots with a mix of residential development. Fill vacant Lots with low-to medium-density residential development. OMuseum Campus O LaSalle Avenue&WiI.Liam Street Coordinate the expansion of History Museum amenities and i8 Redevelop South Bend Housing Authority warehouse and services within the fabric of the neighborhood to foster closer vacant Lots with a mix of low-to high-density residential or ties with residents. mixed-use development. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 14 June 15 2022 Neighborhood Plan it.1 I •..� , —. --' � ..A' ��•. " ,... n. ^�r '1• ( . y'� •IrP 1T1.{ A - ;'.; ,, j <� ♦ >._'N. f- . gvl* 1 ' ". 3 r r i, s} , 1 ♦, i P,.�; - � 1 :-, r ? , � '}i} �"*a`Y4 1?Yt y .Pr.v '" �"-�. � ` •' �'` 5. *i 4 �.�'V 1 7 �� -'T �y .oast ,. ,�?4' Y.4' „Yi•' i .•+r - ,''..+..711S t n!??l 7P"'3'i?l '. `., 4vR.*vW r - / - ' $'f/9"br4T R/•,r"` .A 'g �'• 3 ^- :j� , n �.a}+A 1 L.S.Ue Avenue '/ o e �•s , ,.., Cantor „'R�� 't'r' _ d .J. -A.• tS -=-j C11. 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'7e - PWaskl Peek � .-'I s 0 I7, Y 6 , L ► y. e i- ti; -n a "r +,� r t;., ' r 1 �' ,-a. ^ ram- j` -�Ri y- -�vr; -�hr_ � ajr-" q -1 t q L ' 4 7 ; "e� �', ... -., v c w I � 4t,q� } 'f"i7 a ....,.�' _. - •7Fert ::=r.�>_ Drjaft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 15 Neighborhood Plan -1 VII tl .. ads pr oncept io -Ust 'Xc d ing(on Street loohmg se ; Orange Street Circle Avenue Area I Sites 1, 2, 3 A Realign Liston Street with Circle Avenue on The Circle Avenue area can be transformed to serve the needs of residents. O g o i g PLacemaking opportunity m _ \ Neighborhood-scale retail development,apartment buildings of 2-3 stories, O m /. ll w -- (IF and green space can fill the Large vacant lot along Washington Street. E3 O New industrial infill/expansion � Smaller residential dwellings can fill other vacant parcels to the north.Circle H Avenue can be redesigned to calm traffic,better support pedestrian use,and O Retail space t provide access to industrial areas to the West. A monument or other cultural A pLacemaking element could be placed at the intersection of Circle Avenue and O Parking in rear Washington Street to terminate the view of Washington Street. OF Apartment buildings � B r U.'hid On reef OPark/open space - G C OH Parking screened from street F - D , OI Low-density residential infill E Draft Cucie Avenue Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 1F June 15 2022 Neighborhood Plan Vacant Lots I Site 4 As market conditions allow,vacant lots in the Thomas and Napier Street corridors can be _ developed for residences of one to four units. s In the meantime,these parcels can be open space,flower and vegetable gardens,native 1 pollinator areas,and similar uses. all, r -- Western Avenue.lootrrng east at Maple S!reer Western Avenue Site 5 Western Avenue can be reestablished as a walkable area of restaurants,shops,and apartments. Existing buildings could be renovated to host ground-floor commercial uses with upper-floor apartments. New residential buildings of 2-4 stories could fill vacant and underutilized lots,including the northwest corner of the Western Avenue-Chapin Street intersection. Streetscape improvements,including enhanced lighting and street trees, can help support this environment Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 17 Neighborhood Plan Civic Connector I Site 6 El Campito Area I Site 7 A walkway can be established to link the neighborhood's cultural amenities. Through partnerships,El Campito can create a quality public space at the southwest corner The path could connect City Cemetery,the Center for Civic Innovation,the Civil of Thomas and Laurel Streets. A natural playscape,community garden,and seating are Rights Heritage Center,and the green space along Jefferson Boulevard. Street among potential features. With potential expansion of school facilities and programming to crossings can be upgraded to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort. to the west Traffic calming on Thomas Street can enhance the safety of people going to EL Campito or the park. 3i ' �- 13[3 E® _ E- 5 r tEll a Thomas Street C - o B o Ll A c_ c -C - Washington St feet - - 0 �m[]u B o 1013 an r A , -mA Cep o < spier Stree NP In 0 MM ® Cw0. 101n1 e ILN puui cnne'ry,i El Campito Aeo concept O Jefferson Boulevard open space O Potential expansion of facility and programming OCivil Rights Heritage Center open space/garden O Enhanced pLayscape for Et Campito and community O Enhanced mid-block crossing O Community garden OPedestrian connection to City Cemetery O Traffic Calming Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan iR une 15 2022 Neighborhood Plan Museum Campus Area I Sites 8, g, so The History Museum can expand its amenities while O enhancing the use and appearance of areas around the Park/green space existing facility. Museum programming,both indoors and O Gateway/pLacemaking elements °� 4> outdoors,can be extended west toward Laurel Street. ¢I "sue' C LaureL Street could feature an attractive edge along the O ResidentiaL development A oP museum campus.including newly built houses near �J ED B - its intersection with Jefferson Boulevard. The History O History Museum outdoor programming a 3al(oaf Museum's main parking lot along Thomas Street can be w r°" c OE Expanded parking area _ _ enlarged and screened with a landscape hedge. OExpanded warehouse (\ The parcel at the northwest corner of Washington Street "F and LaPorte Avenue can become a more formal open O Green space space,to be enjoyed by the neighborhood and for Q O museum events. The vacant Lots at the northeast corner of that intersection can be a spot for high quality new development of about two stories that are consistent with v" the scale and design of the neighborhood. - s a p The History Museum's collections warehouse near Chapin and Napier Streets can be expanded to meet their needs in a manner sensitive to the area. The open area west of C D the warehouse could be Lined with shade trees and serve O as attractive flexible use space. o a 0 51� 0 1`z�I'd I FF Dr fat Ju e 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan ig Neighborhood Plan 13 NEI - es ern Avenue O f � .i j 1N1 _ r norm , lent con. E Rebuilt intersection with improved pedestrian crossings Og Medium-to high-density housing Medium-density residential development at Chapin Street and 1.t4>stern avenue O Parking internal to block. Op Potential commercial ormixed-use development Western Avenue - Chapin Street Intersection Site 11 New apartment or townhouse buildings of 2-4 stories can fill the parking Lots along Western Avenue west of Chapin Street. Small mixed- use buildings in an urban format can be added east of Chapin Street to expand retail options. The Western Avenue-Chapin Street intersection can be redesigned to enhance safety as people head to shops,homes,and the Kroc Center. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 20 une i5 2022 Neighborhood Plan Housing Authority Site I Site 12 The South Bend Authority can redevelop the Monroe Circle area into a desirable neighborhood well connected with its surroundings. O Townhouses with back yards for family housing A small network of streets can be reestablished through through -- --� �_ O B Apartment buildings for workforce housing yvestern the site,which can feature a series of well-defined public spaces of - different sizes. Apartment buildings and townhouses can provide OC Apartments for senior housing with on street parking housing for senior citizens and for lower-income workers and B p g t families. Commercial or community uses can be included along O Commercial space/community amenities �7 n i Western Avenue to engage the project with the street and the r _ broader communit . O Central park and community center _J- y F N" O } - - Cam', :: . ,: v My .. i•,. _..- - _ C m B x . e_ A o[ A Housing Authority site redevelopment concept loching southwest from Western Avenue and Taylor Street Housing Authority site redevelopment concept Images on this puge courtesy of University of Notre Dome school of Architecture. Draft June 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 21 zzoz 9r i nr zz ueld pooyjogy �6iaN ap!S Ise/ aeaN AG �s�aupno�buiuoo/;adilS u�u,pp,;.1 Pun 1=a;< I I. JAF `d■ ■■■ 1111 ?� l �l 1 _ 1 1 v 1 1� I 11 - 1 err y�r V ueld poo4jo94Bl8N Neighborhood Plan ® ® po n a _. D iA OMedium-to high-density residential and mixed-use development fronting Western Avenue:active ground floor .R rs ) OB Medium-to high-density residential ® W ne Street �� Q r, E O Alleyways re-established to provide access a m g O Low-density residential development Formal open space or plaza B h B _; m C,_ C A Western Avenue vne Street and Westem Avenue Wayne Street - Western Avenue Areas Site 13, 14, 15 The area around St.Patrick and St.Hedwig can feature a mix of urban housing and small-scale commercial uses. Western Avenue can be lined with 2-4 story mixed-use buildings,having commercial uses on the first floor and apartments above. William Street,between Wayne Street and Western Avenue,can feature a blend of small mixed-use buildings and medium-to high-density residential buildings,generally 2-3 stories tall. Modestly scaled apartment buildings could be incrementally developed along Taylor Street and at street corners within the neighborhood. Low-density urban housing could be built in vacant lots along Wayne Street. A public space facing St.Patrick Church can be created at the southeast corner of Wayne and Taylor Streets. Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 23 Neighborhood Plan � i - IVA - t t a o O u, a 3 3 1p •• � 3 ID ® m C I - h n street . JeNerson Boulevard » Colfax Avenue Washington Stmet and Taylor Street William Street - Jefferson Taylor Street - Washington LaSalle Avenue - William Boulevard Area I Site 16 Street I Site 17 Street I Site 18 Small apartment buildings and townhouses,both generally 2-3 The vacant land near Washington and Taylor Streets can be The southwest corner of LaSalle Avenue and William Street can stories,can fill vacant and underutilized tots along William Street developed with low-to medium-density dwellings with parking be redeveloped with medium-density apartment buildings of near Jefferson Boulevard. internal to the block. 2-4 stories,possibly with a neighborhood-serving business in the first-floor corner space. Smaller-scale residential buildings,with garages accessed from alleys,could provide a transition to the Lower density dwellings to the west. OParking access from alley OArchitectural feature on building corner OBuilding face addresses Birdselt Mansion Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 24 une 15 2022 Neighborhood Plan 00 01 tit- Id ol,�;i ` I F J LaSalle Avenue and William Street looking sau thwesi. D rJune 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 25 Streets&Transportation Streets & Transportation Streetscape Improvements & Traffic Calming Throughout the planning process,participants Streetscape Improvements Traffic Calming Intersection Improvements frequently noted the need to address the condition of streets,alleys,sidewalks,and lighting Streetscape improvements are large-scale Traffic calming involves small-scale interventions Intersection improvements are projects that within the Near West Side Neighborhood.As projects that may: to alter the physical design of a street to improve improve safety,often by reducing excessive these types of infrastructure improvements are have significant traffic and aesthetic impacts: safety for pedestrians,bicyclists,and motorists. pavement widths and enhancing pedestrian important to every neighborhood in South Bend, include changes to street pavement width, crossings. they should be addressed on a citywide scale the full replacement of driveway approaches, according to condition,funding,and currentPriority curbs,and sidewalks: Priority Areas Areas priorities. upgrade street trees and Lighting:and Chapin Street include traffic calming elements. Colfax Avenue Chapin Street-Western Avenue Yet,this plan does identify places to receive Thomas Street Charles Martin Sr.Drive-Colfax Avenue improvements beyond general maintenance.The reasCharles Martin Sr.Drive-LaSalle Avenue project List that follows was developed based on La Porte Avenue-LaSaLLe Avenue input gathered at neighborhood workshops,from Washington Street Washington Street-Circle Avenue 311 calls to the City of South Bend,and planning William Street Washington Street-William Street and engineering considerations. Western Avenue Circle Avenue Changes to streets in the Near West Side Neighborhood should be improved in accordance with South Bend's Complete Street policy.The use of streets by people on foot and bicycle is prioritized over high-speed vehicle travel.Street improvements should support the use of the Transpo bus system,including by improving the comfort of bus stops. During the g process.participants of respondents stated improved were asked a series of questions about ' 10 stated they walk in sidewalks would 0 Lighting wotild ;DVI streets,bicycle infrastructure. other topics. the neighborhood encourage them to encourage them to infrastructure Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 26 June 15 2022 Streets&Transportation in � y{ 1" ♦ ' '�rdP�ei J�, `j l. s - � 4 > , " , . f� to - <�Sn - y.. yy . .ems _ ry � , a �_i,. �, 1 Uf%s!ern Avenue-Chapin Street fntersectioo looking northwest Rf JIM 1 1 b l 1 Y L ii Map showing infrastructure improvements ;,-'il6am Street.looking south at Jefferson Bo, Streets Map Key 1 Streetscape Improvements tTraffic Calming Intersection Improvements �s Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 27 Streets&Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Following is a list of bicycle-related projects, f s-,r aa.a•n. including shared bicycle-pedestrian paths, proposed for the Near West Side Neighborhood. k . Walk Score • o -- Bike Score 78 _. Bike Lane Walk Score 49 Shared Use Path Route Extent Jefferson Boulevard Taylor Street-William Street Route Extent *%Mlolror L Orange Street/Colfax Avenue Walnut Street-William Street Shared On Street Source 4Klnlhscore.com.Scare at History Museum Compus on Thomas Street ns of2021 Walnut Street Washington Street-Pulaski Park(Western Avenue) Circle Avenue College Street-Washington Street L Route Extent Washington Street Circle Avenue -Walnut Street Chapin Street Western Avenue-Colfax Avenue During the planning process.participants were stated designated bicycle asked a series of questions about bicycle of respondents stated they 49 0 infrastructure would encourage bike in the neighborhood Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 28 DrJune 15 2022 Streets&Transportation _ = Shared Use Path Off-street facility shared by ,y people on foot and bicycles _ ..'t�. —ter..�".'!!� .ptF YYY.•., . � . 74i a x Protected Bike Lane Facility separated from motor j vehicle traffic by a curb, is d �s planter or other physical IRA barriers for the exclusive use of people on bicycles V. Bike Lane i Designated lane for bicyclists within the street;normally - marked with a painted line Mop showing bicycle infrastructure improvements and cyclist symbol Streets Map Key yy aa Shared Use Path(Trait) a IIIIIIII Shared Use Path(TraiU Protected Bike Lane g I I I I I I I I Protected Bike Lane u Bike Lane oIIIIIIII Bike Lane Shared On-Street a IIIIIIII Shared On-Street Draft une 35 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 29 Housing Housing A range of housing strategies will help ensure the Near West Side Neighborhood as a successful,diverse,mixed-income area. Market Challenges Missing Middle For much of the Near West Side neighborhood, A mix of housing types and price points can the cost of constructing new housing is greater mean that housing is available for people of all than the appraised value of the property once means.One way to support this mix is through T it is completed.This financial gap is a barrier to missing middle"housing.Missing middle r the financing and construction of new housing, housing is a range of house-scale buildings with especially market-rate units,in the area. multiple units—compatible in scale and form with detached single-family houses—Located i ■ Several tactics can be employed to help close in a walkable neighborhood.This housing is the gap.Multi-unit housing can usually be built called"missing"because zoning regulations had at a Lower cost per unit than detached houses. made it difficult or impossible to build over the ; j Additionally,pre-approved building plans for Last half-century and"middle"because it sits in - residential structures,a detached accessory the middle of a spectrum between detached � - dwelling unit revolving loan fund,grants to single-family houses and mid-rise to high-rise replace sewer and water laterals,tow-cost land apartment buildings,in terms of form,scale, through land banks,and building adjacent to number of units,and often,affordability. stronger market areas are among the potential ways to make new construction of attainable Often seen in South Bend in the form of Evstinq'Missing Middle'type homes on Colfax Avcnu, housing units possible. duplexes,townhouses,and small apartment buildings,missing middle housing was part of the historic development of the Near West Side Housing Repair and Direct Housing Neighborhood.Many of these types can still QuaLity Provision offer opportunities for ownership and for the amenities that can be found in detached houses Housing repair assistance can allow Housing providers,both for-profit and nonprofit, or in Large apartment buildings.The South neighborhood residents to stay in their homes can use tax credits,government grants,and Bend Zoning Ordinance has been reformed to as they age.Code Enforcement can ensure that other financing to rehabilitate or build new promote missing middle housing,but changes houses and their yards are kept in acceptable housing units for Lower-income households. to the zoning map for the neighborhood can condition;in particular,the City's Rental Safety South Bend Housing Authority can continue further encourage these units. Verification Program Code can assure a level of implementing its plans to renovate or redevelop quality for rental housing units. its housing units within the neighborhood. Daft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 30 June 15 2022 Housing Areas of Priority While new housing can be constructed y m i throughout the neighborhood,focusing ` . infill housing on a targeted geography can maximize the impact of new construction. «� Based on market conditions and input received ' • �, �. ` during the neighborhood planning workshops, -1r. ! t 7!�_ infill housing should be targeted in the areas 1 just north of St.Hedwig and just north of 1 '. Western Avenue between Walnut and Chapin Streets. ,. Housing Infill Priority Areas L J ,w showing housing develops Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 31 Sustainability Sustainability South Bend is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050.and each neighborhood has a role to play in reducing the community's emissions.The projects put forward in the Near West Side Neighborhood Plan support the City's sustainability goals related to green infrastructure,built environment,and clean transportation. t «on sb s com P4 rons o P TransportationILI Green Infrastructure BuiLt Environment Green infrastructure plays a central role in improving air. -i Bend will significantly cut Transportation represents one of the Largest sources of Reducing energy use in Scull soit,and water quality,by reducing energy use in buildings. greenhouse gas emissions. em,ss,on5,n our community,so making biling,walking,transit supporting the capturing and use of carbon,and improving and othei fui i ns of shared mobility fflofO,accessible to resident-, stOrM\)VATAr filtration. is critical. Increase the number of Reduce paved surfaces in Rehabilitate existing Encourage urban Allow an appropriate Construct shared-use trees planted to improve the neighborhood to help structures to reduce residential infill and the use mixing of land uses to paths,which put less the energy efficiency of lower stormwater run off, carbon emmissions and of existing public utilities reduce the amount of stress on the existing street buildings by lowering the improve water quality,and construction waste. and infrastructure to travel required. infrastructure,ultimately energy needed to heat or reduce vulnerability to the reduce the need to extend reducing the frequency of cool a building. urban heat island effect. Reuse materials or services into rural areas. Add new bike lanes and street repair. select lower-carbon improve watkability to Plant street trees to help Seek to have water be building materials when Promote the use of allow more people to Promote public extend the useful life absorbed where it falls constructing new housing. solar panels for energy safety bike and walk, transportation,which of street pavement due instead of transferred off generation. reducing vehicle-related compared to driving alone, to increased shading of site for processing. emissions. reduces emissions and pavement improves air quality. Lof 1 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 3 P I e15 2022 Preserve Historic Character Preserve Historic Character _ r IWI is A. �. .. .--;on Boulevard houses 7f5 J 1it� �fJ� e of i "i7as ' t 3�" i♦ . s r, f. Ott ICI ] i tJ - West Washington National Historic District boundary,potential expansion and ioc.: ,.indmarfrs Part of the Near West Side Neighborhood falls within the West Washington and Preserve Historic Character Key West LaSalle National Historic District.To maintain the unique characteristics of the neighborhood,the following actions are recommended: Neighborhood boundary Preserve the historic character of individually designated local Landmarks and the overall neighborhood,particularly within the National Register Historic District. West LaSaLLeNational Historic District • Use financial incentives of National Register designation to complete building rehabilitations and consider expanding the district to broaden the reach of these West Washington National Historic District incentives. Build new structures consistent in scale and design with the neighborhood. i i Potential expansion of district ■ J • Locally designated historic structures/sites Draft une 15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 33 Built Form&Zoning Built Form & Zoning Overview S1 Suburban Neighborhood i The built form of the Near West Side Neighborhood is guided by the South c Bend Zoning Ordinance,including its zoning map. The ordinance is a Local Law that governs the physical development of property,both the form and a °' `^' ► scale of buildings and the specific use of land. The future zoning map Within this section proposes how each lot within the Near West Side Neighborhood should be zoned following adoption of this ' d y �: •� �� plan. Over time,property within the neighborhood should be allowed to proceed gradually to the next increment of development. / ' ` i l y / Combined with the regulations found within the South Bend ZoningNt- �. Ordinance,the aim of the future zoning map is to maintain and enhance j R , it - r the Near West Side Neighborhood's pedestrian-oriented,urban environment. Vehicle access,parking,and garages should be from alleys when present.Drive-thoughs are discouraged,and if they are present,they should be designed not to be visible from the street. Intent This plan seeks to allow a greater quantity and diversity in housing units; The Si Suburban Neighborhood i district The Sz District supports a full range of housing The Ui Urban Neighborhood i district doing so will permit people to find housing within the neighborhood that primarily supports single-unit residential types placed on large Lots with deep setbacks. supports mostly single-unit detached development on larger lots with deep dwellings,but well designed duplexes would meets their price and lifestyle needs. New housing should be carefully setbacks. also be appropriate.The Ui district features designed and located to support,and positively influence,neighborhood modest building setbacks and inviting character.Ancillary dwelling units,such as carriage houses or backyard frontages,such as porches and stoops. cottages,are encouraged for the Near West Side Neighborhood. The South Bend zoning map divides the city into the twelve zoning Where It Is Appropriate districts.Six of these districts are proposed for the Near West Side Due to its suburban nature,the Si District is Due to its suburban nature,the Sz District is portions of the northern and central part of Neighborhood:Ui:Urban Neighborhood i,U2:Urban Neighborhood 2,US not appropriate anywhere in the Near West not appropriate anywhere in the Near West the Near West Neighborhood would fatlwithin Side Neighborhood. Side Neighborhood. the Ui district This plan would support special Urban Neighborhood 3,UP Urban Neighborhood Flex,NO Neighborhood exceptions for new construction duplexes Center.and I:Industrial. but would discourage conversions of existing single-unit dweLLings to multi-family. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 34 June 15 2022 Built Form&Zoning - 'Yti3�lEDowntown Neighborhood .�i� ✓�� �� - �.� � asp � -".. s'• �y s i � •I:' y6 DT u 1 �. � . �tt 1} yt +t 1i - f/f01111, //%f0:0•%f 01, 0 �l i %,n A ii % f, The U2 Urban Neighborhood 2 district The U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 district The OF Urban Flex district supports a full The NC Neighborhood Center district supports The DT Downtown district supports the provides for primarily detached houses and supports a full range of housing types,from range of housing types,together with Limited higher intensity,mixed-use urban centers. development of South Bend's core into a high- duplexes,but it allows for neighborhood-scale single-unit dweLlings to Large multi-unit smaLL-scale commerciaL uses. Buildings often near the intersection of major streets. intensity,mixed use urban area. buildings of up to four units.Buildings have buildings,placed at small setbacks.Buildings typically have small setbacks and are two to Buildings usually have small or no setbacks modest setbacks and inviting frontages,such in the U3 district may be built up to four stories four stories. and can be up to four stories. In addition to as porches and stoops. in height. having higher concentrations of housing units, these areas typically serve as the commercial centers for their neighborhood. This district is well suited for much of the The Housing Authority properties and other The OF Urban Flex district is appropriate The NC Neighborhood Center district is well 9 The DT Downtown district would not apply central area of the neighborhood and other scattered sites are suitable for the U3 district. along the eastern edge of the Near West suited for along Chapin Street and Western to any properties in the Near West Side select Locations.These properties supports Additional properties along intersections or Side Neighborhood,as well as a few other Avenue and a few other Locations,including new buildings of t-q units built at a scale Neighborhood. g major streets may be appropriate for U3 if scattered sites.If located on a lot interior to a for neighborhood institutions.Pedestrian- compatible with surrounding residential Limited to 6 units and 2.5 stories. block,OF buildings should be in a scale and scale design is critical in this district,which has properties.Unless well-designed,conversions form of nearby building types. increased design standards.Auto-oriented to add units to existing buildings are uses are highly discouraged. discouraged. Draft une 25 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Ptan 35 Built Form&Zoning CommercialL.�P Historic Preservation Intent The OS Open Space district supports the The U University district supports the The C Commercial district supports medium- The I Industrial District supports medium- The HP Overlay District is established to development of public parks and other open development of university campuses. to high-intensity commercial uses that are to high-intensity industrial uses,typically preserve buildings,other structures,and spaces. auto-oriented and found in suburban Locations. grouped along highways and major streets sites of historical,architectural.engineering. and separated from residential uses. and cultural significance in South Bend. Where It Is Appropriate White no Land is proposed for OS zoning. The U University district is not currently Because of its suburban,automobile- The far west end of the Near West Side Several properties in the Near West Side this plan proposes green spaces within proposed for the Near West Side oriented nature,the C district would be Neighborhood is a good Location for the Neighborhood are designated as Local historic other zoning districts.If a publicly-owned Neighborhood. inappropriate anywhere in the Near West Side I Industrial district This area historically Landmarks.Other properties may be added neighborhood park were developed in the Neighborhood. developed as industrial because of the to the HP Overlay District as warranted by future,it should be zoned OS. proximity of the rail line.Expansion of the I designation criteria. district east of Walnut Street is discouraged. Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 36 June 15 2022 Built Form&Zoning i .l a f -0• Zoning Districts Uv Urban Neighborhood i f i U2:Urban Neighborhood 2 - UT Urban Neighborhood 3 r OF Urban Flex - -+ ' • NC:Neighborhood Center ; I:Industrial .•. -ire Zoning Mop for Near West Side.Neighborhood Draft- June 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 37 Built Form&Zoning Building Types The table on the following pages illustrates the character of different building types and show in which zoning districts they are permitted.Building types do not apply to the OS,U,C,or I zoning districts, Carriage House Detached House Cottage Court DupLex n RP Zoning Districts S1 Suburban Neighborhood i = - _- nTl�� �� {■ Suburban Neighborhood z r '� Urban Neighborhood 1 .w k - - - Urban Neighborhood z 1 V �, -�- Urban Neighborhood 3 = - ' y _� Urban Neighborhood Flex - �► Neighborhood Center Downtown fill I _. : �. _ �� (fit 'iY r' '11 ■ Cottage court photos(top to bottom) michaet—tkinsarchitectcom kerneyhomes.com _s s� cottagecourtcom - Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 38 une 15 2022 Built Form&Zoning Townhouse Apartment House Stacked Rats Shop Mid-Rise / Tower OMOGG 0)(00000 00006 m®m m t� y 0 — �I! 4•i Aw��rlijii 0i11,4 6 + r w �ilk11 All in a 1,fA i tt �. ry million 01. 0 P w 15 D r�ft15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 39 Implementation Implementation This plan outlines potential projects and activities to occur in the neighborhood over the next 20 years.Major projects,especially those to be undertaken in the next 5-10 years,are highlighted in the implementation matrix below. Strategy i: CompLete neighborhood infrastructure improvements. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners 1-5 5-10 10+ City Partner Years Years Years 1.1 Western Avenue:Complete streetscape improvements. 1.2 William Street:Complete streetscape improvements including intersection improvements and bicycle infrastructure. 1,3 Chapin Street and Western Avenue:Complete intersection improvements in order to • • improve pedestrian safety. 1.4 Washington Street:Complete streetscape improvements including intersection • • improvements. 1.5 Chapin Street/Charles Martin Sr.Drive:Complete traffic calming and pedestrian • • safety improvements,especially at Colfax Avenue and LaSalle Avenue intersections. 1.6 LaPorte Avenue-LaSalle Avenue:Complete intersection improvements to improve • • pedestrian safety. 1.7 Washington Street and Circle Avenue:Complete intersection improvements • • including shared-use path. 1.8 Orange Street/Colfax Avenue:Explore the creation of multi-use trail connecting • MLK Center to downtown. • • • • 1.9 Street Trees:Plant street trees where possible. Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, Property Owners 1.10 Promote Infrastructure Programs:Promote existing curb&sidewalk replacement • Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, • program to assist with the cost of replacement. Residents,Property Owners 1.11 Downtown Connection:Explore ways to create more comfortable connections • • • between the neighborhood and downtown. 1.12 Infrastructure Maintenance:Complete regular maintenance on streets and • Property Owners sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 40 v Aulne 15 2022 Implementation Strategy z: Improve park spaces and access. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action 1-5 5-10 10+ City Partner Potential Partners Years Years Years Cam2.1 Park:Facilitate the creation of a publicly accessible neighborhood park. is El Neighbor o, • Near West Side Neighborhood Organization 2.2 Museum Campus:Support programming of museums and expansion Within the context • • • of the neighborhood. Civic Connection:Investigate creating a pedestrian connection between City Cemetery, IU South Bend,University of Notre Dame, 2.3 Center for Civic Innovation,Civil Rights Heritage Center,and Jefferson Boulevard green 0 Property Owners space. 2.4 Coal Line Extension:Create a connection from Martin Luther King Jr.Center to Pulaski . • Park. 2.5 Pocket Park:Explore creation of park at LaPorte Avenue-Washington Street. History and Studebaker Museum Strategy 3: Develop and preserve housing in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners 1-5 5-10 10+ City Partner Years Years Years Develop Housing:Support the production of a range of housing types including new Developers,Local Nonprofit Housing Providers, 3.1 construction and rehabilitation of market rate and affordable units for owner and rental City of South Bend • • • housing. 3.2 Zoning:Update neighborhood zoning map. 3.3 Home Repair:Promote housing repair program. 3.4 Historic District:Explore the expansion of the West Washington National Register Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, Historic District to allow for the expanded use of federal tax credit incentives. Property Owners,Indiana Landmarks 3.5 Tools:Explore mechanisms that can assist with the financial gap that impacts housing • • • • development. 3.6 Housing Authority:Work with the South Bend Housing Authority to redevelop SBHA • South Bend Housing Authority,City of South Bend owned sites. D rJun t15 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 41 Implementation Strategy 4: Develop sense of community through neighborhood engagement. Action Lead Responsibility Timeline City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 5-10 10+ Years Years Years 4.1 Capacity Building:Build neighborhood capacity through engagement of all Near West Side Neighborhood Organization neighborhood residents. 4.2 Neighborhood Events:Hold neighborhood events including annual spring clean-up Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, • • • and celebrations of the neighborhood.. Neighborhood Institutions 4.3 Communication:Develop and maintain communication with neighborhoods including Near West Side Neighborhood Organization residents of rental housing. 4.4 Relationships:Foster relationships among the City,neighborhood institutions,and the Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, neighborhood organization. Neighborhood Institutions Strategy s:Address underutiLized properties in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners 1-5 5-10 10+ City Partner Years Years Years 5-1 City-Owned Lots:Promote the reuse of city-owned properties. Interim Use:Find creative ways to utilize vacant lots in the short term with ability to Property Owners, 5'2 develop housing as market demands in the long term. Near West Side Neighborhood Institutions 40 0 5-3 Industrial Lots:Investigate ways to reuse industrial properties. Property Owners Facade Grants:Promote facade improvement program for Western Avenue mixed-use Near West Side Neighborhood Organization, 5'4 properties. Property Owners Draft Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 42 une 15 2022 ImpLementation Strategy 6: Increase feeLing of neighborhood safety. Action Lead Responsibility Timeline City Partner Potential Partners 5- 10+ Years Yeaarr s Years 6.1 Problem Properties:Utilize the Chronic Problem Properties regulations to reduce the Near West Side Neighborhood Organization negative impact of problem properties on the neighborhood. Crime Stats Meeting:Attend Police monthly crime information meetings and report 6.2 � Near West Side Neighborhood Organization back to neighborhood. 6.3 Street Lighting:Improve level of street Lighting and trim trees that bLock street Lights. 0 Property Owners Draft une 25 2022 Near West Side Neighborhood Plan 43