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25-52 Resolution Approving and Adopting the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan (Substitute)
,9 PLAN c04, City Hall 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther Kin Jr. Blvd. a so City of South Bend Suite500 PLAN COMMISSION South Bend,574) 235-7627 FSTasusr+eo2p1° www.southbendin.gov/zoning December 3,2025 Filed in Clerk's Office Honorable Troy Warner 3rd Floor, City Hall Dec 3, 2025 South Bend,IN 46601 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN RE: LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan Adoption Resolution Dear Committee Chair: Enclosed is a Resolution for the approval and adoption of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan. This will serve as an adopted amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Please include the attached Resolution on the Council agenda for public hearing at your January 12,2026 Council meeting. The petition is scheduled for public hearing at the December 15, 2025 South Bend Plan Commission meeting. The recommendation of the South Bend Plan Commission will be forwarded to the Office of the City Clerk by noon on the day following the public hearing. If you have any questions,please call our office at(574)235-7627. Sincerely, Brian Killen Zoning Administrator Tim Corcoran Brian Killen Francisco Fotia Planning Director Zoning Administrator Commission President Filed in Clerk's Office Dec 3, 2025 BILL NO. 25-52 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA,APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE LASALLE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the LaSalle Park 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; and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners, and area businesses and other organizations; and WHEREAS, the LaSalle Park 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 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan by resolution,has certified it to the 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 LaSalle Park 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 residents. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Common Council as follows: SECTION I: The LaSalle Park 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 LaSalle Park 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 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan. SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. Canneth J. Lee, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend. to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of ,2025, at o'clock .m. Bianca L. Tirado,City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 2025,at o'clock .m. James Mueller, Mayor City of South Bend,Indiana -2- Filed in Clerk's Office Dec 3, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE LASALLE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana,recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the LaSalle Park neighborhood through strategic planning; and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission is empowered to prepare,approve,and certify a Comprehensive Plan for its area of jurisdiction by the provisions of Indiana Code, Section 36-7-4-500 et. seq. entitled"500 Series—Comprehensive Plan"; 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; and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners,and area businesses and other organizations;and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park 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 and the legislative body in preparing and considering land use proposals are tasked under Indiana Code 36-7-4-603 to pay reasonable regard to: (1) the comprehensive plan; (2)current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district; (3)the most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted; (4)the conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction; and(5)responsible development and growth;and WHEREAS,the South Bend Plan Commission has reviewed the land use development and potential future development of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood as defined by the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Plan Commission as follows: 1. That the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan,which is attached to and made a part of this Resolution,is approved as the land use policy for the future land use development of the area considered and is submitted to the South Bend Common Council for their consideration and action. 2. That the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan conforms to the plan of development for the City. 3. That the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is in all respects approved,certified,ratified and confirmed. 4. That the Secretary of the Plan Commission is hereby directed to file a copy of the Plan with the minutes of this public meeting. 5. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the South Bend Plan Commission. Passed by the South Bend Plan Commission this day of ,2025. Francisco Fotia,President South Bend Plan Commission ATTEST: Brian Killen Secretary South Bend Plan Commission -2- - ... .:. --,,A' ;'?" ,:f. ,,--,, '--*.';-. :., :, -.15 ,..,. .. .., ,,.,. .;.. ,, „ L ��. _ i._. .... '�•�.__...�.. • -`.1 i ' t.�. ." 4- 1 V. 171 ..- tSf - .►p, .- J "` ;X • • =.�•• -7" 4-'/ __ ','ltr .• j V .! � _ +,. , � ""�1F( : t a �rd` - � •ry % ' r1 ten... ' • " i. S'a"'�C t`�.-• ( r- =.'71101.1 J' . {t _ �i� � 1 +{y !�. 4 r ` ie`s ! s`4.rer 41 j j ,,,y � 6•v.. �" t t -..c• a�. . lf� .', % 4 ,s.Wc•-• - -- 4' s ,?,r, -. 1- _ ' i11}4': `. t ._I. ; 1- . I.^,-Tirr1 -} •i ` •Y l, i - .1 -• • • i• _r- '' •s+C v''a.'. �•'. 4' i ,t' , •`.: ti77,7;:. rr"1'F,Af; ' rs , / f „ , -• 4 _ a �•1. �. r ' r sNam4J� `,C� .! I 4 - fM rip �;� a rn f� .� `- ,p • *. rr ,•3:. , 1 v �.��!lr rZ • ,r •a � j}i ., 44t :,, �e rs .1- T -‘-'--w �_ ut / y� f-trr -- .1 - ,r: E IT•� a ( , '"-' I ' • e; LASALL -- - PARK , , \ cgborood R an Draft Version: December 2025 Filed in Clerk's Office Dec 3,2025 Bianca Tirado City Clerk,South Bend,IN Acknowledgments James Mueller.Mayor of the City of South Bend Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers,City Council Member,2nd District A special thanks to all the residents and area organizations that shared their thoughts and vision for the future of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood. Department of Community Investment Caleb Bauer,Executive Director of Community Investment Tim Corcoran,Director of Planning&Community Resources Michael Divita,Principal Planner Chris Dressel,Senior Planner Hannah Sherinian,Planner Angela Rose,Senior Planner Chaise Cope,Senior Planner Planning Consultant Tort Gallas+Partners Fabrick Design ii°(t. ,Q "+' FABRIC K] _ � TORTI GALLAS + PARTNERS DESIGN---u w,,----,.K---- TabLe of - . � �� :''" ,.,,r i , Contents y JH ..�(:�Y_T ? , , �: What is a Plan? Streets &Transportation - . _ ! ..� '' 03 What is a Plan? 46 Streetscape Improvements&Traffic Calming �•� _ �� ( i. 4 7� i�ii Y 7 . -- t - „ten_..,' 04 Neighborhood PlanningPrinciples -I is-, '� s �' • '�� ,4� ` g P 48 Bicycle Improvements ` `. R.„,.,,,. ,,. , S,.. -. ' rl� i 'T) Neighborhood Background Built Form &Zoning 4' '' 'I�'," -"` � - 08 Planning Area 52 Built Form&Zoning A a i '•y ~ J ` r 1 -' — '�� 09 Existing Conditions s i ,pr � '' • '' / ' - 55 Proposed Zoning Map '' _`- 12 Neighborhood Character 56 Building Types ; Q. 14 Neighborhood Data - m k F"Y -'-=t- -- F-ram• 16 Land Use Timeline - ,f; --' Implementation Matrix Plan Process & Engagement Im p 60 Implementation Strategies . _ 20 Planning Process&Engagement J = � , 22 What We Heard 1 \ _ __ Neighborhood Plan 26 Neighborhood Plan Graphic&Focus Areas '•< ., +s - 28 Planning Project Areas .F . , _ !`+ s;.' 38 Housing Strategies&Housing Study 40 Parks&Trails p ,1;s. ? !i''t °q` : ,g� ' ikk• „w 4 Y 1 41 Sustainability " -,- t+ ., 42 Tree Canopy -= Z .- .. -. . . 1 °. What is a Plan? A neighborhood plan is a shared statement about the 1Ir: .wr..� -: . ',` `f1 ,0 Who is a plan for? �� : -� w� :a desired Long-term future for an area and a strategy w� �!� �� "V '` _ to reach those goals. Developed through a public Neighborhood Residents + , .,,,,.:AAA. t l '' engagement process,a plan is a guide for: can use the plan to understand proposed initiatives in the short, *y 01 ' - 1_a* iS �� 0 • Making decisions about what kind of development medium,and long terms. - s" l't y►� �''1 ' ` 1W i 1 ""Y and services are appropriate. ' "' �� 'J . • How resources should be allocated,and Developers,Builders,and Other Individuals Ti.l * i; -- 1,0 • How issues residents.business and property owners. will use the plan to help determine the type.scale,intensity, 4/A F r�"=��� i `44 ' and others in the neighborhood are concerned about and location of projects. �: jt � could be addressed. t \, �i/0'. �� 1 1 ��► lgilt': Public Officials and Community Leaders ` \ • �� .� i �'' Created in the context of the needs and priorities of the can use the plan to direct funding and to make decisions on \ r ��: r�_ "`+= Larger region,a neighborhood plan focuses on assets and zoning and development issues. ' - �(4a\ J ''f challenges unique to that specific area. Neighborhood i' �� �+; r j Ie-" plans seek to create a more livable place that is attractive. City Staff . i - ci vAi. , y - +�` I/ healthy,equitable,and sustainable for current and future will use the plan to understand key neighborhood issues and as � � +tioso. �i, y .,; - "` generationsa guide to implementing priority projects and initiatives. ! V. • Once adopted,a neighborhood plan becomes official city % '~ • `` f policy as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. How is a plan used? i 'l `: A neighborhood plan provides a broad framework for future �14 + � initiatives,and it serves as a starting point for more detailed .'.'' .• +, if . What does a plan include? planning and public engagement as individual projects are Y ' a pursued. A plan will continually evolve to meet the changing - Neighborhood plans typically identify strategies to be needs of the community. t y N \:,, implemented over the next 20•years for the following y , u�f � topics: The maps,diagrams,photographs.and other graphics �• $ - tX • Public facilities and infrastructure(including parks, presented within a neighborhood plan are for illustrative streets,sidewalks,bicycle facilities.lighting,and purples only.The images are not intended to represent the utilities). exact results expected from the implementation of the plan. ' • Housing(types,condition.and affordability). but they provide a general representation of development Private Sector Public ectC)r • Zoning(building types and design.density.and principles,desired building types.land use,infrastructure,and The private sector is reponsible The city is responsible for all things in the Locations for residential,commercial,industrial,and other elements that the plan establishes for building housing.opening and public domain.This includes building and mixed-use development),and operating businesses,and making the maintaining streets.parks.puhlic utilities • Other matters important to the neighborhood. The specific scope.final form,and timing of neighborhood plan investments shown on private property. and public safety initiatives will depend on market demand.the interest of private organizations and individuals.available resources,and direction - ---from further public engagement. PARTNERSHIP Working together,we can make a great neighborhood .- _.. _ . 4 LaSallr,Park N. fil)uthou t Plan What 1,_1 PGii�; Neighborhood Planning PrincipLes The characteristics described below serve as the guiding principles for the development of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan © Urban 0 Attractive © Healthy 0 Equitable © Sustainable I he neighborhood is walkable. The neighborhood's physical The neighborhood encourages an The neighborhood's housing he neighborhood fully uses its has a network of well-connected environment is thoughtfully active lifestyle for residents and accommodates the unique needs. 'xistinq infrastructure preserves streets ai-d blocks,and a vat iely of managed to Make It desifable visitors,regardless of age or ability desii es.and income levels of all aid reuses structures of historic al. i,ublie sl,aees. II contains a range competitive,and vibrant.The through engaging open spaces and households.Historic disinvestment ind/or architertt Ira!significance. of I lousing types that draws poop!, neighborhood tealures well comfortable transportation options is addressed through zoning reform :molements sensible envirnnmental hut n allecut run tic levels.Amer lu maintained buildings and properties. Nutritious,fresh and affordable food and increased private and public policies and is committed to suet r as slates,setlouLs,healthcare, sate streets for all users,quality is accessible. The neighborhood is investment promoting recovery reducing its carbon footprint.The entertainment parks cultural public spaces and a memorable, free of pollution that would notably neighborhood is resilient including institutions and places of worship are unique identity impact its residents by being prepared for the effects of within a convenient distance climate change. f.t 1 . l,dr's - 4.'A ^ s yv 4O tdt �� -s „�,`°!f }'. ._ ' '� =e• Sim .., -glik 1 r+. - `in:��//yyy}},. A % --. It 5 LI L.._ ,ant4- . 1St, ... i _ jjj�dd ` l _. a _ 4. Western Avenue. Sheridan Street. r.as,uie Yolk Neynnormood Plan Wra.3t Is a Plana -1 CI 2 OL Z c N CI 0 Ve aZ `0 0 W o � i m 'Nr E a o171 c CO Ig J W Neighborhood Landuse Timeline Overview The following timeline highlights the multi-century •',;" Menominee to Ottawa'' st`)°••P a.evolution of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood.Focusing •'"'""'"' on the geological.cultural and land use history allows t AtOK'1'e S1'..tOSSYtt _ ; iin l _ _ _ TAKF. for a deeper understanding of the current conditions of PORI ER Sac , the neighborhood. u Potawatomi Meskwaki o • � STARKE Kickapo0 _ ineStrrvyeZ"1N/7?9 4 .14" " ' bow^lay f a' f3Tx Miami Q i . , Grand --- ` JASP'' Kankakee Illinois • Moroomo Marsh Shawnee ` . • 1600 679 Grand Kankakee Marsh Native Tribes Fur Trade & French Settlement The Great North-South Continental Divide(aka By the 1600's.Native American groups,primarily the The Kankakee River served as major route for Native the"Midwest continental divide")that separates Miami and later the Potawatomi.had been living in the Americans and early settlers,notably French fur the Great Lakes watershed from the south Atlantic St Joseph River Valley for centuries before European trappers.South Bend and Lasalle Park were once part Ocean watershed also runs through South Bend and settlement began.The Miami tribe was an indigenous of a major route used by Native Americans and French LaSalle Park.To the north of the divide.the St Joseph group near southern Lake Michigan.settling in a explorers to connect the Great Lakes and the Gulf of River empties into Lake Michigan.and to the south, village along the St.Joseph River.Later.the St Joseph Mexico via an overland canoe portage between the the Kankakee River flows towards the Mississippi River. Potawatomi became the primary inhabitants,occupying Kankakee and St Joseph rivers.On December 3,167g. The Kankakee had a meandering course,nearly 240 the region along the St Joseph River for a significant with a group of 40,French explorer LaSalle headed miles Long,through surrounding wetlands known as period,drawn to its rich resources. south from Fort Miami(St Joseph.Michigan).canoeing the Grand Kankakee Marsh.With headwaters at South up the St.Joseph River to a portage at present-day Bend.the"Everglades of the North"covered over 5,300 South Bend. square miles from current day South Bend westward into Illinois:perhaps the largest inland marsh wetland in They crossed through the LaSalle Park area to the the US. Kankakee River and followed it to the Illinois River eventually reaching Peoria.Illinois.Broader European settlement followed.led by the English and French. Lasalle's Landing is commemorated on the west bank of the St.Joseph River,just east of where Pinhook Park is today. 8 .- sw,._tl,,:, Neighborhood Landuse Timeline _y�, .a.M,. .-r- f.,/j , Nlkva'W. kttleemtk f• '4M(+d *. i I Lake Michigan - ., I RA[L, OF DEATH zSeRagoynakI c sago - / iirilr. east. on north bank o. Turin Lakes. .some. �.�6 F .--t'.:''-'7...:':4 TRADITIONAL POTAWATOMI HOMELANDS H(7n P(1}awatoml Indians�.� � were collected in August 1F;• --_ _ -- - s' 1858 and forced to begin -" d Ili) their long march to new - - .;„� E t homes in the West. Many `- _ '. .- perished ons the way. -ram y- 1628-1830s 1838 1860-1900 Colonial& Intertribal Wars Indian Removal Act Kankakee Marsh Drained Fueled by the fur trade competition and occupation by A series of land cession treaties made between 1795 Soon after the Civil War ended.a 50-plus year ditching the Iroquois.the Miami tribe fled to northern Indiana. and 1846 led to the removal of most of the native tribes effort cut 250 meandering river miles,waterways. The Miami asked for aid from others and a large force from Indiana.The Potawatomi and Miami removals and small tributaries down to go straightened miles gathered to track down and ambush the Iroquois in the 183os and 184os were more gradual and destroying 95%of the habitat.In 1884.meetings were near South Bend.leaving a large part of the region incomplete,and not all of Indiana's Native Americans held by landowners in South Bend to discuss the depopulated. voluntarily left the state.In 1838 nearly a thousand drainage of the marsh.The upper river was also highly Potawatomi people were forcibly removed from channelized with levees to allow easier transport of After the retreat of the Iroquois,the Potawatomi South Bend,pushed to reservations in Kansas on the cut timber from the wetlands to sawmills downstream. became the largest tribal population in the area.In Potawatomi Trail of Death.The Pokagon band was not Following increased settlement and agricultural 1681 La Salle negotiated a treaty with the Miami and forcibly removed because of affiliation with the Catholic development.the Marsh was eventually reduced to Illinois tribes.The French and 39 Indian chiefs signed Church.The Miami were the last to be removed from roughly 1o%of its original size. the Great Peace of Montreal in 1701.The Miami tribe Indiana in 1846,but many were permitted to remain returned to take control of Indiana and northwest Ohio. under land treaties. The Potawatomi went to Michigan.Peace lasted into the 1720s. - _ I i. St:bscr,:uon 9 Neighborhood Landuse Timeline " T,R "" -. j= NEGRO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRESSES RAPIDLY, 1'- -r r- - 7 ef„, - y ,. _ / ` ,lam , , 1880 1900-1930 1943-1952 Beck's Lake Emerged Industrialization & Growth Housing Development As the former marsh waterways dried,some small By 1900,South Bend,Indiana,was a thriving industrial As South Bend's industries converted their production lakes appeared in the late lgth century amidst the hub thanks to its strategic location,waterpower from during wartime era,much of the labor inside these former marsh bottom.Formerly known as LaSalle the St.Joseph River.and the presence of prominent factories came from Eastern Europeans and US Lake,Kankakee Lake then Stanfield Lake.Beck's manufacturers Like Studebaker and the Oliver Chilled southerners fleeing violence and poverty. Lake first appeared on a 1863 land survey.It was soon Plow Works.Many key industries that started or identified as one of the clearest ice sources in the relocated to the broader LaSalle Park area included Driven in part by protests in other parts of the city and region and became a key source for ice harvesting Bendix Corporation,Singer Company,and the despite petitions against additional segregated housing into the early 20th century.This led to it being named Malleable Steel Range Manufacturing Company.To in the area,LaSalle Park was designated as the site for after George Beck of the George Beck and Sons Ice accommodate the surrounding industrial growth with a temporary federal housing for African Americans to Harvesting Company new sewer installation in 1g27.Beck's Lake was drained house the increased workforce.In 1944,construction to a depth of 18 inches. began on 310o and 3200 blocks of West Washington Street(present day LaSalle Park)resulting in twenty white cinder block duplexes that came to be known as"the barracks"..The neighborhood strengthened as a major settlement area for African Americans over the next decade. 10 ,LI....,L_uon Neighborhood Landuse Timeline s � N dye ! ' ! _ i ; � 1 .i, __ i ..,:i,_ VVeglect' Charged in Blighted Are 1947-1953 1961-1966 1967 Unregulated Trash Dumping Urban Renewal Plan Debated Blighted Conditions Exposed From the 1g3os until the 195os,part of LaSalle Park In 1g61 the South Bend Urban Redevelopment Residents first organized their response to worsening was occupied by Becks Lake Dump.The dump Commission initially unveils a zoo-acre urban renewal conditions in 1g5g by delivering a petition to the was suspected to contain industrial waste including plan impacting 800 homes,with 150 to be demolished. City's Board of Public Works asking for paved streets. asbestos,plating and paint waste.solvents and oils. Community opposition leads to a revised plan in 1964 sidewalks,and sewer improvements.By 1g63, and arsenic-contaminated foundry sand from Bendix with fewer demolitions and a new community center dilapidated housing conditions were gaining wider Corporation and others. The city acquired the site facility(the future Charles Black Centerl.The 1.1 million community awareness.Prompted by an invitation from in 1.,947 and it closed in 1g53 but Illegal dumping budget includes relocation of 133 families that would local neighborhood leaders,the South Bend Tribune's continued for many years following.The area would still temporarily lose their homes. publishes a front-page story exposing the squalid be transitioned into a city park property over the living conditions noting,"World War II worker housing next decade,but any environmental site assessment carved up into duplexes and overrun with families,filth was probably nonexistent given the regulations and and vermin long overdue for any type of clearance requirements of the era. The"barracks"housing that were constructed zo years prior had fallen into disrepair and the City of South Bend was the landlord. Neighborhood Landuse Timeline rl °� ts �' Cut-de �►� -sac Streets sr-- - .' S Present Problems 17 ' �.- w� r • • By huRCHldONT KDVAS spans Chapin St. - c. - ' } \p rnw-C1N cavarmmr w.iw. _q�m�Iito�wi f r,. e:„.: slm�a, an umova-to Chicago s Picasso statue.-- - • i `� r ' lion In sheet des gn!o the:meow:. 'A i_' _ 4Pproval also was wen for t bRghted LaSalle Park urban re-:approval gutter and curb wort newel project area, are rece�v-at a cost of utterINE 0 d curb done to � �'r n° 1 1ng less than whole-hearted ac•the LaSalle projeM by Woodruff I�rl+:li w ceptance, Howard J. Bellinger,and Sons,Inc. I. � �'� executive director of the South Bellinger said the city Street a • Bend Redevelopment Depart-Department has sealed Chicago :' meat told the Redevelopment St. in the project and will do . , t Commission Thursday. ,i • 1967 ' 1968-1977 1968 — 1974 __ Civil Unrest & Street Alteration Urban Renewal Disconnection & LaSalle Park Homes Demolition Fueled by years of tension from a tack of investment The Urban Renewal Plan for the neighborhood The Greater South Bend Housing Corp began and unfulfilled promises by city leaders in an included an alteration of the neighborhood street grid construction of LaSalle Park Homes in 1968 by Corp atmosphere reflecting the national civil unrest,violence and reduce vehicle access.The addition of cul-de- added 150 units of housing by 1974.Originally a arose on July 25 and 26 ig67.Roving gangs taunting sacs would permanently disconnect four north south non-profit organization providing affordable rental residents were met by rock throwing.Altercations streets(Bendix,Kentucky,Lake and Chicago)from housing to low-income families and the elderly.the between police and African American youths at a Western Avenue.The logic of the plan was to increase development provided new housing for some of those neighborhood center in the 2goo Block of Western public safety by preventing access at non signalized displaced by the ongoing renewal program. Avenue,led to police firing into the building striking intersections within the neighborhood but was also one youth.A second youth struck by police gunfire later viewed as a way to improve police surveillance of the suffered an amputated leg.The violence also resulted area.These changes reportedly weren't supported by in property damage and numerous arrests. all as the cul-de-sac proposed for Wellington Street was cancelled following opposition. 12 [ , • I Suh,r-„ tInrr Neighborhood Landuse Timeline e :! :k li t Y' �I r�.b.` {', ' ' ' • . . :TI -1 ,. IIIU.ANT)I.A&4t IAS.4I.I.E kn al- and x h.,h repr.'. I .of the etc ices-me - - - - " Wive lake.called Becky Lake.and a JD- mean The lake canes a a vent,enter re . 1961— 1969 1980-2000 2000—Current Beginning of LaSalle Park and EPA Clean-up Investing into the Future Restoration of Beck's Lake In 1984 the Bendix Corporation informed the EPA In 2002,the Weed and Seed plan articulated a vision Transformed from a one-time dump site with addition of past dumping activities,and it begins testing for the future,goals to make the vision a reality.and of io.000 cubic yards of fill and soil the 32-acre LaSalle activities making periodic assessments initially addressed key restoration needs of the neighborhood Park is established in 1961.The park included athletic concluding that no further action is warranted.In wog, over the next ten years.Recommendations included fields.a playground area.shelter house.and a wooded the EPA conducted an expanded site inspection, supporting new owner-occupied housing and picnic area to the east finding elevated levels of arsenic and other known improving the park.Additionally.the 2014 West Side contaminants which results in the EPA adding Beck's Main Streets plan,which was focused on mainly The LaSalle Recreation Center opened in 1.967 Lake to its national list of"Superfund"sites in 2013 corridors and public spaces,outlined a vision for providing spaces for a variety of recreation plus locker leading to a remediation strategy. The City and an expanded LaSalle Park.The plan also looked rooms,lounges.storage,activity and other meeting Honeywell(the corporate descendant of Bendix) for opportunities to stabilize the neighborhood spaces.The center was re-named in honor of former entered into an agreement to study and determine with additional new residential and/or rehabilitated center director Charles Black in 1ggg. the extent of contamination and identify plans for residential.A series of streetscape improvements remediation.The EPA announced an agreement with along the Western Avenue commercial corridor were At the urging of residents.Beck's Lake is restored Honeywell and the City for short-term clean-up.In completed in 2015,2017,and in wig. in 1g6g.The 8-acre excavated site would serve as 2022,the top two feet of soil was removed and refilled storm/surface water retention pond.A sledding hill is with new soil within designated areas. Charles Black Center improvements were completed also constructed on the western edge of Beck's Lake in 2018 to accommodate a wide range of programing constructed either of fill dirt.demolition debris.or both. activities followed by a 2-million-dollar renovation to LaSalle Park adding several new outdoor features including new paths,a roller-skating loop.new shaded seating areas,a second pavilion and picnic area. . r •1:-:1 Sub,--unli 13 Planning Area The planning area for the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is generally °i bounded by railroad tracks to the north,Meade Street to the east.Sheridansk , • -t Street to the west.and Western Avenue to the southt Planning Area Boundarym. sal I r Linden Avenue ` N _ :'*�C"'Y ems. c ;} -w m >,,.,(. Colfax Avenue 9 r t :, 41k0' - 11111 s �` ,,.; -, - '� `: - Washington Street - -. 111. 70, '* t. 4 n ,.. - y r: .k °mod!` ,, ' N r T+ l';Iw. ,_ a a Jefferson Boulevard 1. f of N C Ul 7, ,� +R` '' :IFW .. VI C is w ''y ,1 -�" Western Avenue i - s s� s 3 R r, a I. i. d Neighborhood Context Map. Neighborhood Boundary Map. Existing Conditions , �y i Below Ito'Elevation:Higher T 1.`. ' Wooded Area Industrial buildings and s frequency of vacant lots In this area _ _ undeveloped land a:. Linden Avenue:High-speed street with 1 , ,'� .. Railroad hacks:Busy rail line with missing sidewalks Linden Avenue limited crossings LaSalle Park Large city park with -. , _ Amtrak Station:The train station recent improvements paths,roller - -t e ; ,„,, for South Bend,offering four daily skating loop.pavilions,soccer fields t ,.tru •g,„ • departures basketball courts,and Beck's Lake v LaSalle Park a a . ! - ', °�•` Colfax Avenue Confusing Intersection:Unclear traffic Charles Black Community Center. - .. controtat Colfax.Meade.and Kaley Neighborhood hub offering daily Charles Black programs.gymnasium.community ,;.4. William C.Ellison Apartments , Community Center r*•asN Washington Street:Primary east- rooms,computer lab.music room. ,, '•i west street in neighborhood.Subject weight room,and game room V-* Washington Street • T: a to flooding near Beck's Lake.Key bike = LaSalle Park till route through the neighborhood Homes ro William C.EWson Apartments:az-unit y i!O Disconnected Street:Jefferson senior apartment building f ///}}} N t. / c ;I Jefferson Boulevard Boulevard is split into four section, LaSalle Park Homes:150-unit multi / o family affordable housing development J, u. with Street Major north-south allstr et A with no direct connection to LaSalle ci Cul-de-sac Streets:Chicago,Lake. - eilos �,� 4,_ ' 1 x Park Neighborhood il Kentucky,and Bendix have no vehicle Western Avenue Western Avenue:Major east-west access to Western Avenue �I ror • ` street.Mixed-use neighborhood center • it Elementary School with recent streetscape improvements M 14 Major Street Minor Street U Disconnected Street: Landmark - Low Lying Vacant Lots t,iS;lic P-ok Nnic1hbuU huad Phil Nbiq iibuihobd B.Sc kyruuno 15 Neighborhood Topography The historic headwaters of the Grand Kankakee Marsh was Located in ': • • � y_, �� LaSalle Park.The ricer flowed southwest in a natural,meandering course - T • " Jr.cirri-. ' 1 ` Planning Area Boundary until approximately 1860.Although the Kankakee Marsh was drained to •r•-.'' ' ` ,, i s' r l n _41 1, better accommodate development,much of the soil composition,water .,w�" •- �rrII - "p•, Al _-�-.,i1 1; +rw Building Footprint f table depth.and low elevation of land is still seen and presents challenges ti ry 'f for housing development 4 h .I Body of Water Possible solutions to the challenges in LaSalle Park's geological I " •' "` " �., 1.- _ Below 710'Elevation 14 composition include developing in defined areas with a lower water table. • II higher elevation,and better draining soiL Modern technologies in building i construction can help provide better stability for mucky soil including water k� ,''-._- 710-712' .� IL 7,2_7i4. .� mitigation systems for basements and crawl spaces. a_ �, . , I The following is a map showing elevations and soil composition areas : ` _ �+ 17 r .i ,T; . �` Soil Classification based on the most recent USDA soil survey. • f ' �� Soil Classifications ' • • vI. ••_,!. ` m . . • , + HplrA-Houghton muck,very poorly drained.frequent ponding,water rn • + u j ` "' table depth of about o inches c •• .l v J , - MgdAN-Martisco muck,very poorly drained.frequent ponding,water i', L'• • A. k bill i ■t7„ � {� table depth of about 0 t0 6 inches uLi �'� T� — •• 1 _a .i ( I_I' 1 _ . I ! ' PaaAN-Palms muck,very poorly drained,frequent ponding,waterII. + ' I f " . . { 'a table depth of about 0 inches , ' 'a I { i '- i • _ * ' .f , •_ •_ • '1 r #* t . •PxtA-Psammaquents.somewhat poorly drained,water table depth of '' about 6 to 18 inches '. J `T .h ' .. ' UdkA-Urban land-Brady complex.somewhat poorly drained,water ' • •,' • .. •` = d table depth of about 6 to 18 inches 1 L ; ' • I. ►. i •+ { • i I . { I . S '' 1 1O 1' UegA-Urban land-Gilford complex,poorly drained.frequent ponding. _ - ' - . L water table depth of about o to 12 Inches i i L— J' I.- I `.ii t_ 1�.,ta_ !I ;::{I .� 6,{� • I■I UkaA-Urban land-Maumee complex,poorly drained,frequent i= - •-- ,..� ponding,water table depth of about 6 to 12 inches _ + 16 L,jS iI. Pa,k NeiclhbOoh�,:cl i'l.vi N.-igl,C:�;1,,,oa Ho:-k ..-....; 1. \' -; ,- �` r i • 111111 Hli ■ pp �:.�s~.; ,, ■■r 1 .ay.. ��; of l,. nden Avenu= n �' i.i !1. t NMI CAI ifi. .ii • • '. pir a J ffer • J il Ai.' , • .._� ._ -. r. , , :.�I ,": • li r i . . ,. r ® is .� d. - _ no _ meil. . L.. I • .. 2_ ., ■�n ,ocg FA South East corner of Liberty and Washington 1 111 CT,r v �iR u ® + b. . ►�, la it _,mlimv,� me �► u Cl I�'- I Lin �_I_ ~ r s! p. a Kaley Street-Washington Street Area Jefferson Boulevard-Western Avenue Area Sheridan Avenue- Falcon Street Area • The lower lying area along Washington Street moving The lower lying area just north of Western Avenue The lower lying area along Sheridan Avenue and Falcon i southeast,are shown in the graphic as mostly between Lake and Dundee Streets,are shown in Street.are shown in the graphic as partly developed. undeveloped.This land being less than 710 feet above the graphic as mostly undeveloped.This land being This land being less than 710 feet above sea level and sea level and the soil being characterized as being less than 710 feet above sea level and the soil being the soil being characterized as being poorly drained. poorly drained,mucky,and having frequent ponding characterized as being poorly drained,mucky,and mucky.and having frequent ponding of water.With the of water.With the water depth ranging between o to having frequent ponding of water.With the water depth water depth ranging between 0 to 18 inches and the View looking East on Linden Street 12 inches and the poor quality sal development of ranging between 0 to 12 inches and the poor quality poor quality soil.development could be more difficult housing on these tots would be more difficult than other soil,development of housing on these lots would be than other areas within the neighborhood with better \ : areas within the neighborhood with better draining soil more difficult than other areas within the neighborhood draining soil and a lower water table.The lower lying and a lower water table. with better draining soil and a lower water table. land in this focus are drains slightly better than other .. , areas in the neighborhood which may be why homes K ••,,- still exist in this area.Housing development should s.: focus further south and west of this area which is a higher elevation to allow for better drainage and less - flooding risk. 4 View looking East on Iowa Street above Western Avenue I._,-,,-,Ile Po,k Neighbot noun Plan Neigh hot bona B: .kcirounu 1/ Lot Vacancy A history of LaSalle Park Neighborhood lot vacancy shows how underlying t d r — -- geological and physical conditions and housing restrictions placed on - Planning Area Boundary African Americans have had a significant influence on development patterns. tt ' ,' Contour Line 710 �r' Less than zoo years ago.the area was located within the historic r ,t: i • f. 1 Contour Line 712 headwaters of the Grand Kankakee Marsh.Once drained,the poor soilWM 71. 0 conditions and high-water table left behind have continued to impact ; portions of the neighborhood.particularly those south and east of Becks 'f s �L, t Never Developed Lots . _ - J Lake where some properties have never been developed.The map to the5 right depicts current occupancy of LaSalle Park neighborhood parcels. • Vacant Lots Lighter green colors represent those parcels once developed but now 11 r ` Occupied Lots vacant,while dark green parcels represent parcels never developed.The ., o p blue contour line represents the 710'elevation,When aligned with property ® Linden Avenue ' --- ` '�` / lines.this elevation appears to represent a dividing line:properties at or r� Derr . above 710 feet have been developed,and properties below have not r. Imo....i �'� .16 - 4 The other major development pattern are restrictions that impacted r " historical settlement by African American population within South Bend. :, !' 0 _. First drawn by economic opportunities brought by rapid industrialization. A. Colfax Avenue families were often confined to specific neighborhoods due to racial r<.• - in i segregation and restrictive housing practices.Given the lack of other % j - options throughout the city,areas like LaSalle Park became a primary Ill . _ - rl ad J- 4 ,1} _ residential area for the African American community. ut --_,_ III Washington Street 9p WOW r& j1 I �_ { ■ Early residential development included the first attempts at dedicated , ( h i- d i�. . L�. l _ _ ,, t--4 t-- ®-, public housing.Later,poor infrastructure and other challenged conditions. - , n including a public dump,led to a period of urban renewal where - , u " • j substandard housing was removed accompanied by relocation of families _ Jefferson Boulevard R' -some finding new homes in the resulting development of modern public - j ;1 r ...1 X 1 ►- - g. soli in • it t v 5: - Western Avenue n 18 i..Is.t 1'a.lc PJ.n.iti,,....i,..,, . pi li i.. .,..1i1. ., ..., k'..ni„Iriu..„ Development Pattern T i'llalli*- . '.1.'—it-- '-:.- s'l.4:: • • , r ."' I 111 p2 .p .�,'r r�4ry.: 1 III i1_ dY431 1v. __ _ _ j, rRI �i�`� ■ _. — r �_tali. i'i - Li, _r r . r i` y„�. 4 *R lid �. i� w NIL „� aii 11F- . , , , .i...... . -_, --- i a -,.., sliin, ii 0 .kl I Rtll� ii� i�01 d f i i 1 1 OF ... :., ,: ra t "" 111 r 0 r... —R lir 1.1 • to* -N :la rt -it a e -, , 4-/ ii<.t.,, ,, r. s i ? Rts.,:.,1i,_ -;e -..ert ��Sl :n- -_ci-?f' r:'- 0:, ,. :1:,; 1936 A:T.., .:;_-- ..,, .-,-.:: - 2.951 ,b.....,. .4.,..„ • • ,„.972 $,• _ Industrialization Growth Public Housing Construction Begins Urban Growth Urban Renewal Demolition In the early part of the loth century at a time when In 1943.15o units of°war housing"were approved for The LaSalle Park Neighborhood remained a In 1959,residents delivered a petition to the City asking the Grand Kankakee Marsh was still being drained.the construction in the neighborhood.These public housing major settlement area for African Americans.but for street,sidewalk,and sewer improvements.The initial area was mainly unsettled.In the few homes nearby. units were constructed for African American families neighborhood infrastructure lagged behind with narrow, response was the first urban renewal housing plan there were mostly Polish American or other eastern in an area bounded by Kenmore Street,Washington unpaved streets without curbs and sidewalks,and impacting 240 acres and hundreds of homes. in 1964 Europeans working in one of the many area factories. Street.Chicago Street,and Jefferson Blvd. Additional some areas were lacking a proper sewer system. a plan was finalized to deliver infrastructure.a 40 acre The emergence of Beck's Lake had generated the first units were built in 1944 as a series of 20 two family park and new community center.One hundred and industry of the neighborhood-ice harvesting. cinder block dwellings north of W.Washington St. Starting in the 1g3o's,the former Beck's Lake Area thirty homes would be demolished including the cinder located in an area now occupied by LaSalle Park became a dumping ground for industrial waste and block"barracks".a symbol of substandard housing The coming decades saw significant changes to the property.The quickly built structures came to be known household refuse further filling in the marshy muddy conditions. area.As more factories opened nearby,migration to the as"the barracks". area surrounding Beck's Lake.Eventually,the city neighborhood by African Americans from the US South acquired the property and closed the dump site though By the mid ig60's.LaSalle Park was opened within the increased and in ig11.South Bend annexed LaSalle informal dumping continued in the ig5o's. former dump/Beck's Lake Area with new athletic fields Park Neighborhood area into the city.In 1927,the city and a wooded picnic area.The LaSalle Park Recreation planned a sewer to accommodate industrial growth and Center was opened in 1g67.By the end of the decade, Beck's Lake was drained.Work was complete despite LaSalle Park was complete with two new features:a poor conditions in the former lakebed. sledding hill and Beck's Lake-now restored to 8 acres. By 1g69.LaSalle Park Homes were under construction on the southwest corner of Washington and Falcon Streets,When completed 5 years later it would include 150 rental units. L Sri e Parl ?:e1,0h1,o1hood Plan Not.011,0111oucl Ua„_kgrolloo 19 Neighborhood Data All figures are based on Census Tract 23,which approximates the LaSalle Park Neighborhood plan area. Population Age Race and Hispanic Origin Household Size r Number of Households:592 Under 5 L 1-6� Urban Renewal11111■ 3 ;•19 59% Black 58 r 19 7 16 0140612% wh3.5\ 111612 .18% Other Race• • RR RAR1CR1InIT .11% Racesr More a2500 Average Household Size:1.99 people e 24":. 40-64 ft 2 1b ite 7 1A86 1,566 t j• 15 1406 18% u:�i<.: 1n� 29% Hispanic or Latino 1000 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Median Age:37.1 Years Old Year Source Deceickri C_ns,-: ,. .r... ,. %ACS j-r-rr Esbrn.11e'_. Source 2022 ACS 5-year Estimates LaSalle Population:The neighborhood's population Age:Nearly forty percent of the population Racial Composition:The majority of the declined from 3.524 people in 1960 to 1.927 in is children under 19 years old,white almost Household Size:Nearly sixty percent of neighborhood is Black.while nearly,30%of the 3.970.before continuing to fall to 1,406 people in twenty percent of ll le population Is comprised households consist of a single person 2020. of individuals aged 85 population identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino. South Bend Population:South Bend's South Bend Age:Nearly thirty percent of South Bend Racial Composition:The majority South Bend Household Size:Nearly fourty population declined from 132.4k people in ig60 to the population is under 1g years old,while of the city is White.while nearly 17%of the percent of households consist of a single person. 109.7k in 1g8os,before continuing to fall to 103.1k nearly fourteen percent of the population is population identify themselves as Hispanic or in 202o. comprised of individuals aged 65•. Latino. 20 L:15.111r. Park Nalrgh burl:buu Plan Nc,9111,rr'hr,,,r1 t,,,, bThut,n,i Household Income Housing Units in Structure Year Housing Built Percentage of households within each household income range Total Housing Units:714 Number of Residential Structures:714 Built 1980-1999 34 Units 13°� less Than 9 isk ° $10.000 Built 1960-1979 219 Units $10,000. . 5 iiI 1 11 • • ii 39% $24,999 Single Unit Occupied g Duplex 3-4 Units - 38% Owner (270 units) $25,000 --- Built 1940-1959 334 Units 34% $49,999 M 51% Renter Occupied 9p ■t il i a t a t t (362 units) Ppt7% aiftt'lit 11 0 $59.�- - 11% Vacant(82 Units) = t t l e t $99.999 5-9 Units 10+Units Built 1939 or earlier 127 Units 3% , $100,000. - Median Year Structure Built:1955 Median Household Income:$22,125 Source 20622 ACS 5-year Estimates Surce 2022 ACS 5-year Estimates Source.2020 Census Source.2022 ACS 5-year Estimates Type of Housing:The majority of the Housing Ownership:A little more than half of neighborhood's housing units are single unit Housing Age;Almost 95%of the hot Ising stock Household Income:Most households have a the housing ut its in the neighborhood are renter structures(72%).Twenty-seven percent of homes is over 45 years old.About 1 in 6 homes in the total income of less than$35.000 occupied. are found in missing middle building s of 2 to 10 neighborhood were btlilt prior to 194o units. South Bend Household Income:The median South Bend Housing Ownership:A little more Type of Housing:The majority of the city's housing Housing Age:Almost 87%of the housing stock is household income is$4g,o56. than half of the housing units in the city are units are single unit structures(74%).Twenty-five over 45 years old.About 1 in 4 homes in the city owner-occupied percent of homes are found in missing middle were built prior to 1940. buildings of 2 to 10 units. I aSatto P.rrk Nenghborhoou Pia Nun]hborheoct Background 2'i Neighborhood Character Overview Residential Buildings Commercial Buildings Located on the west side of South Bend,the LaSalle — -- Park Neighborhood features a range of housing The planning area has a mixture of homes.including detached dwellings.duplexes,townhouses,and small-to Western Avenue is a major east-west street that choices,important community institutions,unique medium-scale apartment buildings.Styles of architecture include ranch,bungalow.and American foursquare. features the neighborhood's primary commercial small businesses.and industrial uses.The following is district Mixed-use buildings can be found along its a sampling of the neighborhood's character. length. 1 _� .. sit.,. t -- - II IIII 4(„ 0MII U / A J F�1 it- R / 4i l,l trir ti r� - - / ,, ''-. A e• 1 • 1 III 11 it Ir �"� l . Industrial Faith-based Institutions Parks and Open Spaces Vacant Lots Light industrial buildings comprise the area north of LaSalle Park hosts many faith-based institutions. LaSalle Park is home to a signature park of the same The neighborhood has several vacant lots where Linden Avenue and along Olive Street,east of the name.It features prominent public spaces including buildings once stood.some lots have never been neighborhood. the Charles Black Community Center.Beck's Lake, developed. recreational trails,and other athletic amenities _. .... ._. ... _ r .. ..., t ice.. - '-f t I k, », ' _ . 4 , # . . -. • 2 - s ; _ . M . i i £ i PLANNING PROCESS & ENGAGEMENT Timeline • What We Heard -..�i_b.. n.= r:r �n�.,� -i.,,.,i i� .ii �"..�iniii�� r c� .r,,c = i 1.iz)c•�ncni Planning Process & Engagement Overview The City of South Bend developed this plan through a September 2023 October 2023 - . process that engaged residents.businesses,institutions. government agencies.and other neighborhood stakeholders.The planning process included online '' LaSalle Park ) Keynote speaker- Narg4eS King surveys.key stakeholder interviews,and workshops _ """"' �ur> '!` _•.�• m..Q,dS.I,B.tl nWer<w �tQUO. Ms that gathered critical information about the LaSalle n'-1 "` nog... e^ vo3.wa lW ..:.-."., me d rommoa cwiY•iegmroeE T�A�'-t^Y Or f.V.uSY PAracealad , iC::. Park Planning Area's existing conditions,needs,and r``k _ i`, n ,�„-x opportunities.This engagement provided the basis for -!!; -r You have a VOICE! d" .3.«....„ this plan.During the planning process,the City provided �r i Come and Share your thoughts ea., .n....ebe„ updates to the neighborhood organization and Common en the Plans for 1 aSalte Park ONLINE SURVEY sVoget. . Council "' :�i ,iii °j , 10:00 2:OOp.m. xoe�«ne..na m.e.a.a.e.me. snay....e.uu aeon. mnww,..e.ma .eoralorytmeo.00l nµsa IP TOMORROW A aea ....bribery Pry e.•c .w n .w d ..egv SYougaJK w,o.e w.y e.. srysmol..+.epivbo.. L moorMarch 19th �.e�oon...600.a�n. ,a.ea..n.emn,.ramn, —.. ,.. X xsa.K-:e.. 4 ..fir!!.. Stakeholder Meetings Outreach Methods Housing Panel The City's planning staff conducted 14 virtual and The City used a series of outreach methods The City held a panel discussion on housing in-person meetings with neighborhood stakeholders. throughout the planning process to encourage development by local community developers. Stakeholders included the neighborhood association, participation.These methods included mailings to Marques King,an expert on incremental housing community and nonprofit organizations.faith-based over g8o resident and property owner addresses. development served as the keynote speaker. institutions,businesses,developers.City departments, e-mail lists,and presentations to the neighborhood and City Council representatives.These conversations association. began to outline general themes and potential focus areas for the neighborhood plan. 26 l-a5dllt=Pa,k Nr�nah1oihc.od Plan Piannnlg Pi occ„&t ny,:r; vn,,,, II, November 2023 November 2025 January 2026 li O LP AN CO IR,. r r � r.� _ (z-4( p, �, z �i \\\ _, `I 3 . \ \ JJ/ ' / T .. _ - A lif ' - u .. '� V �FSrABU5NEp 2619' . *%\ r * Visioning Workshop Priorities Workshop Open House Adoption An all-day visioning workshop focused on At the neighborhood priorities workshop.participants After a draft neighborhood plan document was Following public hearings,the South Bend Plan understanding the neighborhood and its vision confirmed that the data gathered online and from the created,the City held an open house to present it to Commission and Common Council adopted the for the future.Participants were asked big-picture visioning workshops were complete and represented neighborhood stakeholders and ask for feedback. LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to questions and completed exercises on topics such as their ideas.The community was then asked to the Comprehensive Plan.This Plan now serves as the housing.infrastructure.land use and building form, prioritize potential neighborhood initiatives.This City's official policy for the area. neighborhood amenities,and neighborhood-specific helped prepare the framework and priorities outlined issues. in this plan. .,s.iiie Park. Neighborhood Flan PI,innnig Piocr-ss& !ogagement 27 What We Heard Following are the main ideas expressed during the public engagement process for the LaSalle Park planning area.The items in bold were identified as priority projects at the public workshops. Streets&Transportation Housing Built Form&Zoning Other Amenities Improve streetscape along the following streets: Support development of additional affordable Strengthen urban mixed-use character along Facilitate Development of a neighborhood-scale • Washington Street housing units. Western Avenue. grocery store. • Linden Avenue Repair existing housing stock and provide home Reintroduce neighborhood-scale retail. Expand youth and senior programs at the Charles Calm traffic along the following streets: repair workshops and training. Black Center. • Sheridan Street Promote construction of missing middle homes. • Falcon street Maintain affordability of neighborhood housing. Continue to make improvements to LaSalle Park. Improve lighting: Increase homeownership in the neighborhood. Facilitate development of a Neighborhood • Along walking path in LaSalle Park pharmacy. • Washington Street Incorporate street trees in the tree lawn where possible. Improve condition of sidewalks. Add more protected bike lanes and shared use trails. l • G {I i� ! 3� • A _ ..- 4 J- __ I- rf � C y �A `-4 o LL tie' Zn " x r i �. 28 LiSalie Park Nelnhborhooci P!1,, PI „„r P,,..,. , i-nl,,. rt.-tip �� ,_ ••••••••_ 3OOOOOOOCX� k -- _- •••• )03 1000QOO���(�QOC ••••• r0 100JO-5OOOOC `""n"` =— N•• 700000000C, • w-. ..� --• • •• „ -- • ••• ••• II _.___ ••••••• ....... -• . J - Favorite Places&Missing Amenities 11 40 . . __ f - =�z---••••••••••••• _... Individuals complete planning exercises at the Neighborhood Plan Priorities Workshop. f w_, ___-__ �•••••••••• r ---••• r.......„d„,.._,.._. _. , ...._ •••Some of the input provided at the workshops. — _____, ts�; wd vSAT" 1 y r rv'f' - /: : I 1 i Discussions after the Open House at Charles Black Center. 0 0 0 L O Z _c. c ar Z Q � u c a 0 a 0 c) c c 0 M IN R a V c W Z ° L t31 to a T LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan The following is a list of LaSalle Park Neighborhood project ideas which may be pursued by the City.nonprofit organizations.and the private sector over the next 20 years.More information on the concepts listed below can be found on the following pages. Priority Housing Area LaSalle Park Walking Trail Infrastructure Improvements Focus new infill housing development in the western third of the Complete multi-use path that surrounds the park and allow for neighborhood in order to provide a larger positive impact on the better connections into the park. neighborhoods housing stock. q. Streetscape Improvements&Traffic Calming Linden Avenue Medium-Density Residential Infill Beck's Lake Improvements Washington Street Explore denser housing options on the vacant lots along Washington 8 Sheridan Street Consider ways to improve access to the lake and provide and Kenmore to provide for a variety of housing types.This could additional water-related amenities and beautification. Falcon Street include cottage courts,duplexes.townhouses,or small-scale apartment buildings of 4-8 units. r. The Grove Street Connections LaSalle Park Homes Renovation 9 Utilize vacant and hard to build on Lots with tree nursery. Chicago Street Create new connections to define public and private spaces to make Kentucky Street the development more walkable as well as renovate existing housing Bendix Drive units 10 Iowa Street Park Jefferson Boulevard Utilize hard to build vacant lots for a new open space with the Washington Street Pavilion potential for new development 4 Create a focal point at the corner of falcon and Washington that •• Intersection Improvements utilizes the space between the Charles black center and the street Washington Street-Falcon Street 11 Street connections Explore options to reconnect neighborhood streets that were Washington Street-Kaley Street 5 Natural Habitat Preservation disconnected during urban renewal in the sg6os. Washington Street-Sheridan Street Work with property owners to conserve remnent woodend area. Iowa Street-Western Avenue Western Avenue Mixed-use Linden Avenue-Colfax Street-Kaley Street C) Linden Avenue 12 Continue to build upon the West Side Main Street plan l"`+++Vwwwj Provide sidewalks and curbs,utilizing decorative fencing to protect to promote new commercial and residential infill and the the wooded areas and to discourage access and dumping. renovation of existing buildings. 4 Proposed Bike Trails 1 LaSalle Park Perimeter Path Washington Street Legend Falcon Street 11/14711 : : 1 l Elevation Below 710' Single Famly ' Proposed Multi-Family " .` Western Ave Infill %1 1 r"f7t® ;eo1Sa^!10 • , I1 e l M C11 f it i uw�e Ml 0, 1.11111- '1 • 1 -% ... C V^-iLJ`Y'lfSwJ i___1,f�� • 9 w r,r h ° ._1 iir.,. , 40.4441,4116, , , a 1 .,4,� ,, ~T ! r 3 ., ,., - .. �� xA 3•-s 0 ICI �• f e t • . , ri 4.` :gam E F'.. .3 .. • :,,,i ,„ low • •oett . 0- P...}.._1-1 - n 1 1*P 1 O" o , c 0 � _1 • I. 1 s iJ i 1599. l MI � 1. 31 9 i79 fPc, g0 ❑.. "r ° p� rxe jmow,t .a.it• n Io1 ea II q ® •'' 4 tii a a/• off. 9 ,Sf?IA.,.. ii 41 '�,��z� -� Y' ,,. 88'7]° non 2 y 4` ,l , ,„ �� j^IA�i3 ..3 ",a b 441' 7 0 «Ci ill 4 Priority Housing Area I Site 1 _ Medium Density Infill I Sites 2 While new housing can be constructed throughout the neighborhood. Explore denser housing options on the vacant lots along focusing on a targeted geography can maximize the impact of new Unden Avenue - - Washington and Kenmore to provide a variety of housing types.This construction. • 1 could include cottage courts.duplexes.townhouses.or small-scale 40c-' 1,- apartment buildings of 4-8 units. Prioritizing infill housing development within the western third of the ° a.;*??. r ' i::p❑ .. plan area(west of Falcon Street)presents a greater positive impact on ��,, ., Adding medium density housing along Washington presents a the neighborhood's housingstock on streets that contain the fewest ❑a u r.�❑.y ''•' compliment to other existing longstandingmultifamilyproperties 9 - u❑rites' 1^ P 9 P P vacant lots. N ,I r_+ r"`'< and adds value to the street as a priority corridor within the f.:1 Ej o al� I: #: 4� o k. neighborhood. The vacant lots on the northwest corner of ❑� ' .u,L, ram$ This area is also least impacted by physical conditions.including ❑ C1% (Lao,�i r Washington and Falcon present an immediate opportunity unsuitable soils that make homebuilding more challenging and — 1: • for a sizable development in a highly visible location in the expensive,a particular issue in a South Bend housing market already `�, 0 Y, a.- neighborhood. strangled by elevated home building costs. .i pet wR �L.D 3 J� ' is r�ri. l I ,`®i . ' . 'flt u_watt *. • ' ) 11111111111r '' �,y[ 1. ry ,. L. a`' f ,sty ao ,41 Single Fanld Harr , r ti — g y c t] a--= ■i ;Al*. r1 "- p :It t� I . 0 r =. Townhomes r 1... :, : i i_, t -1 TI I IJ Vacant lots on Kenmore and Washington Priority Infill Housing Plan Views Shown in Rendering 34 l:S.illi- P;r,,t..•.<:hb,,hor.ti P.... N. ijlicor,o.Jci PI.,, aS aa�'k } • �3i ? a ig M t y a k rf, '•7• ► } r • ; . .- +I/! . . jy�1..,{�r,,' �{ , -r ` . 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(rairl.,11''''.:'.1t 1; .i 7 -.104, f !! r. . .,... ;:•-•,''' .:, .. -•-•:'-'..-- _Ili -= Ya.-ot Imo.. 1.0 U.r, —. • - - •.,., �f' r .. •'''�.t '- i,a At Washington Street Medium Density Inhll Housing Rendering LaSalle Park Renovations I Site 3 Future renovation of the LaSalle Park Homes should better engage the properties with the surrounding space through enhanced site design,improved walkabitity.and better connections to nearby spaces by: • Considering renovation of exteriors to provide separate patio and private open space for each unit with a Low fence or wall to differentiate between public and private space. • Making better connections with improved walkable areas and street access _ ... internal street J �}���m , ',il _ _ connections New Street },` 0 �^ I - E ,1 ► ri`. �, 1 4L-/111. .r ` _ II- r' .. i e� ..L.J1 '{� ( It g IL 244 reilliptil Activate frontages i1•a13 1:— 1 ■■■■mi . 1�., , IF 0 1 ,� III _ � I. , t.. TM �7�i9,. .aiim 1i ■: — i . JIB;; 1 I ( ( 1!t ,, i .�-— P- it tri���..mmi1 .i .--1 i I,. j r .m1 r. , II G w ". se I �� ,f �. C L L I. i I Formalize open space p • __ -_ ' ` irl �, , : Ili. L♦'.. e'i ,c!I -1 ta cCii-0 ' ,--: pi ',=ti Si 7L1 l. Activiate space with c� N 1< .> l► +� - M ti C ,, play equipment r :>! 111-s 14 t Al— Amax 11 =1— i ,.. , 1Y Iiiø'� � i b-. mill--,m l SOW . 11— (�., , C 1 1I. .. :_ 'M 11 Mca LaSalle Park Homes Rennovations 2L Washington Street Pavilion I Site 4 The Southwest corner of LaSalle Park offers a valuable vantage Transforming the space with a multiuse pavilion space can offer The pavilion related improvements may include the addition of point of the Washington/Falcon Intersection in its position next to flexibility for a variety of events that could be in coordination with benches,trees,pathways,and the beautification of the blank west Charles Black Center as it is a prominent neighborhood intersection. or independent of Charles Black Center or other neighborhood walls of the Charles Black Center for a murals. The park space is underdeveloped with no particuplar purpose and events. These events should be readily accessible to neighborhood serves to disconnect residents from the center,and especially from residents and visitors and could promote more walking and biking its main and only entrance on the east side of the building. by providing safe connection to the entrance without traveling through a parking lot • _____.. _..il. 1 I` i r - --,--. :------ __ _-__,ti-- -_ ---A_.;._",!,--------)----If :.,-L,7-- —-—--———-i r -----. - '''' . -,,1. • - a I `_I 4- 1, _P. 'M• —"&"— 1' _ if F _ y - tf - - ,.,, -. 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L - . .. . . _ . ,. . . • Linden Avenue Trail Rendering �, . I` 4-'.1,, �. ,, ': a . V r ` ''.� LaSalle Park I Sites 7, 8 ,_ . "¢ r-,, v ''-'_ ,- - ' Build a path that surrounds the park to build connections and - ., ' �' � =. .. ,Aok `�, _ ,°.',� improve recreation. Adding a to-12-foot shared perimeter + ©' °* ° path with trees and lighting better connects recreational r . r- i,' ',- - ter,, ,v, opportunities within the park and to other destinations outside ■■ '` O °. • h"' �,:1,... the park all while being a unified amenity of its own to walkers, ,.. a. h cyclists,and other users. ,... ..„,_ �i .., .... ., r-,- Atik ' �- �y _. Seek improved access to the waters edge and beautify the �., llio 1 , yItie. - _`.t x F lake. Projects within the plan are meant to improve access and 1 �■ 4.1°4 enhance beautification including addition of a fountain/bubbler Ef4 ' ® ® ,b - ' Y adding a viewing dock to the west side of the lake. irk- Cal �11� • �'1 •S`, f - ;. �, �. y �. #' - •. The Grove I Site g • (:=;) r y � i — Q • / �. r LaSalle Park was once at the headwaters of the Grand 0 • 4 ) Kankakee Marsh. In LaSalle Park,some parcels have gone ir undeveloped due to underlying soil conditions making LL4 I,, s construction difficult and/or costs prohibitive. '. ►.. i Ff e ` ' \ r rlr ` , =` Washington Strf■t• Most of these voids have survived to this day as unintentional • f; l -).. „ ,jh.�1 • (.rs +' ' ,. ? f, r� I green spaces like the area south of Washington St and across I �' a - j " ^�` • . co., • r,` Beck's Lake. As a tree grove/nursery,the space could present `.1�t s • a �- : 3. xe'- k ,.• k } as an extension of the park location to grow and nurture trees ' ■4',_.. I .., . `ti{. _ = fora variety of city uses and serve as a community educational experience to embrace these forever green spaces. 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It's a mostly wooded Lot that also contains parcels that have ' 37 �� %�_i ���1 4F[ never seen development in the past.The park is another opportunity to occupy i II 1110 underutilized property and deliver additional community-oriented space to r ^\1 ' e t 1 #!dill IOW •IMI the neighborhood that could serve as gathering space and/or other passive - ' d" recreation. , Ii ss,� ` t .--o \ 1 The space could also be a location for new residential development on a parks ill„I.' -, ' '1,0.- 7010k MN- t setting offering a unique amenity, I . A j' In ¢ r '" s.-u�`'-;`" . _ --till ;.1 71:7. 11 11— �+a/ Infill Housing T—ri l� ) Iowa Street Park , , � I : Ei - .-.. . :...,7.1....._ ti, .. ,_ , ,...::::: 4._ . Western Ave it _ i 1 Ilit ___ ii. Western Avenue Green Map •e.„ Views shown in rendering 42 _ , . . . . r,, „_t,t;..,,, :�Pt., .,er1,�„,,,—v-' CI,-y I fit, fj•.1 k iiis,..... ,. �-./'F-\. ,� ) rL j y .�.v 1 I (),7744 L • vq.. I� N �l y �� ' �S ' 7 �� I A Ire ;�• ��_" f.y.....ri J G.. 3 1\ "yZ "Pi _ _ �� -` ✓ y ..tt4r .t S .�,\ V.. - In -� ✓` �~ Tom- J l • -' 4 'VI 1 i I } by � it .. �' JE: .F. 'i • re- \.f - f-. ."t :e.Fy:. -.-_.;,.' .. . ��. v` �"'i-ice"..* ri _. it r J]] "t� a : 1 {� �AI +r f: � �} .- _ `` � . a .. - • *r t - i 4 •� _ • y _ 1 Iowa Street Park Rendering y Street Reconnections I Site ii As part of Urban Renewal activities within the neighborhood 1.Neighborhood Gateway 2.Micro Roundabout 3 Chicane Street 4 Woonerf Street starting in the late 1.g6o's following a period of civil unrest.4 north- south streets(Bendix.Lake.Chicago.and Kentucky)were altered with cul-de-sacs to the north of Western Avenue serving to cut off vehicular traffic.This was reportedly for public safety reasons ;' , ......:— preventingvehicle traffic from entering/exiting the neighborhood z + - at non-signalized intersections. _ P f �. .4. . ,,^` Z i[ The plan does not suggest direct changes but instead explores ,',t' ,`4' h'F' .K e'` ' ' , -r` :Vim-- options `' that might replace one or more of these cul-de-sacs .j e 1° 3- k. ``"' « improving connectivity to Western Avenue for all users.Potential �' 4 +k'". _ • _ _ , '-• 4 - changes don't need to open for vehicle traffic but rather .. t -. concentrate on making access safer for pedestrians and cyclists. srr s- '?1�+.' - 1.1: 11 11 1- — - 1-— I / ll 1-- - — — I — -- �� — "��� —- — 4 Ways to Improve Connections on I i - Cul-de-sacs q .— —_ - - tI• IMF.: 1�1,: Sr I leave it andd add neighborhood gateway > .I1 r _ 2.micro roundabout 1 ,— a . ... .- -- - (r® e` - ', -a t, IT — I ► 3.bike and ped connection - I. ' 3 4 is:"i',.1::. 101 4.woonerf-flush bollards for cars and peds V. and bikes I I l Ili MtN• l I. y _": .0_: aL., _�J -r,. .:: Existing Cul-de-sac /ry�� A i g 4 -.4 - g 1111 0. •- --21:4 y�rta*** ***Q, iP *• i,- i -0' -*-4: , i -** 40,°- . t r�+t.....4 94 4 , 1 • • - -T. 44.46it: * 1**Vi i•• i•` 77:02:rian .46,rt• n.,,,,, ci.,,,tri. t1..i...„.....;_ Wes ter i i Avenue Infill Concept Western Avenue Infill I Site 12 Continued development through building upgrades can be further complimented by new building construction.This infill should also `. ' / - ,40 i contribute to the neighborhood-wide and city-wide need for affordable • . i h,. , • u housing through the introduction of both multifamily residential / r` i a and mixed-use buildings. Renovation of existing buildings should • Er. complement new development „�'' 2025 should see opening of South Bend's Largest independent f r' . grocery on the northwest corner of Western and Olive,the largest new ` S LN : �r construction in the neighborhood in several decades. INWPWIL :1�+''r.,. . • 4 -_ __ - _ . B K11 e -' cam^^ _ a t in I i a-'':'''i'(:', car 7, - _. • _h 2.' K,t 'nor ''' . 1-e i � tr, - :14 �•_ x 1BA• ''_ P'i4i I e-,4111,ri$ > - �y I _ : L� Q .- Western Ave . t t ! - - -- - ® Proposed Retail , ®[— Mixed Use -- ry '- J .-- '4: s---"�—� ' 1 Existing Retail ,,eitt,. r ISP•haftlbfilliltrAMINIIIMaila Ai P. Western Avenue InfiII Map .Views shown in rendering Western Avenue Infill Rendering 'J -. N.rignbornood Pi:=:-, 4 Housing Strategies A range of housing strategies will help ensure the LaSalle Park Neighborhood is a successful,diverse,mixed-income area. Market Challenges Home Ownership ( , For the LaSalle Park neighborhood,the cost of The study further suggests that all of the new for- The City of South Bend has several programs to assist constructing new housing is greater than the appraised lease units would be in multi-family structures,mainly first time homebuyers and current homeowners: value of the property once it is completed.This financial apartments or lofts.Some of the smatter units could gap is a barrier to the financing and construction of also include a mix of accessory dwellings and small • Certified First Time Home Buyer Education which new housing,especially market-rate units,in the area cottages,which tend to be detached formats. is typically required for most federal and state Additionally the high water table and soil conditions housing assistance programs such as Habitat ,;. ., also impose higher construction costs. The study recommends that the City and developers for Humanity and Community Homebuyers __ focus on parcels that provide the best visibility to Corporation for home buyers whose income does A Residential Market Potential study completed for the traffic for marketing and advertising exposures:and not exceed 8o%of the Area Median Income. LaSalle Park area concludes that it has the potential to locations that can help serve as catalysts for additional add about 30 new for-lease units and to new for-sale reinvestment.New housing placed in the right spots • South Bend's Housing Counseling Agency offers ,a_„ 4i#64 '",+•`_ units,in any mix of detached houses,duplex houses. can generate positive momentum for additional housing counseling and Is open to all individuals in '-s' and/or townhouses annually. projects. need regardless of whether they are participating ' in an assistance program.This includes both House on Sheridan Street. Assuming that local developers are successful in foreclosure prevention counseling and credit/ building for-sale units that appeal to movers they can budget counseling. .i.i. , • capture some households that otherwise would have ' '4 Iw ` bypassed LaSalle Park as a potential place to live. The study indicates that new-build for-sale units could Housing Repair and Quality y , have values in the range of$i55,000 to$250.000,again { Housing repair assistance can allow neighborhood r; s. .. a _ depending on the building format.Duplex houses or residents to stay in their homes as they age.Code ' • attached cottages could be at the lower end of the >•yCr - - Enforcement can ensure that houses and their yards price spectrum,while detached single-family houses are kept in acceptable condition;in particular,the • are more likely to be at the higher end of the range. City's Rental Safety Verification Program Code can .,y; assure a levet of quality for rental housing units. , 4F, Q not -, ,, 53% During the planning process,participants stated that the need stated that absentee or stated the need for were asked a series of questions about the for repair of existing poor quality landlords tannin area.Of those that responded... homes was an issue in were an issue in the more homeownership planning Po was an issue in the Liberty Street vacant lot. the neighborhood neighborhood neighborhood Housing Study Housing Demographics For Sale and Rental Opportunities Site Selection 8 Based on LandUseUSA's study of 2022 American The market can support the construction of the following Rather than scattering the Annual Forecast Absorption New for sale units Community Survey(ACS)data, new units: to infill sites throughout the Study Area.it would (townhomes or condominiums) • up to twenty-nine new for-lease rental units; be better to identify a few important neighborhood • Median Income:the study area's median • up to eight new attached for-sale units.including nodes where reinvestment is most likely to generate household income is about$2o,000,which is condominiums and townhouses;and trickle-through benefits for additional projects. significantly lower than the city's median of about • up to eight new detached for sale houses. Areas to consider include areas with best visibility to S5o.000 traffic(for marketing and advertising exposures):and • Rental vs.Owner Occupied:56 percent of This approach implies that all low-income households locations that can help serve as catalysts for additional occupied housing units are rented and 44 percent earning less than 60%of AMI will not be able to afford reinvestment. Price Range:Lower end of$155.000-$299.000 are owned new-builds,and instead will need to settle for units that • Owner Median Income:the study area's owners had been previously leased or previously owned by have a median household income of about prior tenants.However,this approach might overlook the Street Connections $25.00o.which is significantly lower than the city's potential absorption of tiny homes,accessory dwelling. Following modern principles of urbanism.it is apparent 8 median of about$70.00o small cottages,and micro lofts that could be built to address affordability. that some improvements may be necessary to address • Rental Median Income:renters have a medianlocal street connectivity.This could include extending household income of about$15,000,which also is four connectors(Chicago.Lake,Kentucky,and Bendix New For-Sale Single-Family Home significantly tower than the city's median of about The initial study indicates that new-build for-sate $40,000 units could have values in the range of$155,000 to streets)south to Western Avenue-even if it means undoing the expensive infrastructure that created those 1:n CO grit 12I • Median Home Value:the median home value is $250,000.again depending on the building format. Duplex houses or attached cottages could be at the dead-ends in the first place.As much as possible.the el closer to$g5,000 in the Study Area and$145,000 P g city also should strive to purchase parcels needed to in the City of South Bend lower end of the price spectrum.whereas detached complete the east-west Jefferson Boulevard through single-family houses are more likely to be at the higher the Study Area. Addressing High Vacancy end of the range.Developers could cautiously test Price Range:$155,000 $299,000 the upper threshold of the price spectrum for a few This study estimates that the current vacancy rate for houses in 2024 and 2025,nudging their prices upward to the Study Area and the City of South Bend is close to 29 $275,00o and perhaps even$2gg,g00. 15 percent.Ideally.vacancies should be at or below 6 percent Some ways to accomplish this are: New-build construction could have contract rents in the • Provide additional programs incentivizing range of$g50 to$1,750 per month.The study suggests New rental units property owners to reinvest into rehabs. that all of the new for-Lease units would be in multi- f renovations.remodels,and perhaps even family structures,which implies apartments or Lofts. �`� expansions to add accessory studios or suites. However,it is LandUseUSA's professional opinion that ate Ida altt altt Itra AI • One-to-one:At least one existing unit In the study some of the smaller units could also include a mix of area should be rehabbed for every new unit that is accessory dwellings and small cottages,which tend to built be detached formats. AI ate ale alla alk We consider the possibility that even low-income Ida Ski ate At 1116 households might afford a new-build construction like an accessory dwelling,small cottage,or micro-loft. Price Range:$950-$1,750 monthly I.„Salle Pork Neighborhood Plan Neighborhood Plan 47 Parks & Trails Fy t l a .A, l `Linden Avenue 3iy ,.; t y[ > '' _ Washington 54ael #0,-. _ _ �1 .-r,.a ' ffi s u aJF Map showing Parks and Trails. LaSalle Park playground. LaSalle Park Pavilion. Parks and Trails Key Parks Recreation Trails - Existing Parks There has been many recent improvements to LaSalle Park including The existing path around The Lake can be enhanced with better lighting new walking trails,play equipment,improved Charles Black Center,and and connected to a new trail placed along the perimeter of the park. _ Proposed Parks and Open Spaces additional sports courts.In an effort to continue to improve the LaSalle Park.additional amenities and improvements can be made.LaSalle Park ---- Proposed Trails can be expanded east to offer additional amenities and greenspace for the neighborhood.The neighborhood should be reengaged as specific projects are approached. The LaSalle Park Neighborhood can feature a series of formal and informal open spaces.Vacant lots along Washington Street south of the lake can feature a tree nursery to increase availability of trees to plant within the neighborhood.The wetland area north of LaSalle Park can be preserved as a natural area.An area between Iowa Street and Kentucky Street can also be an informal open space. 48 i,,saU P[lii, Novihf,nf lir,Gcl P1. rdt. l--urhourl PLO-) Sustainability Principles 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 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan support the City's sustainability goals related to green infrastructure,built environment,and clean transportation. w d. -fir Kk v • .. _ +L 1 K� �. �', transpo. 5 • S 4111 + 'I mn mm r„a Iiiiii Green Infrastructure Built Environment Transportation Green infrastructure plays a central role in improving air,soil,and Reducing energy use in South Bend will significantly cut greenhouse Transportation represents one of the largest sources of emissions in water quality by reducing energy use in buildings.supporting the gas emissions. our community.so making biking,walking,transit,and other forms of capturing and use of carbon,and improving stormwater filtration. shared mobility more accessible to residents is critical. • Rehabilitate existing structures to reduce carbon emissions and • Increase the number of trees planted to improve the energy construction waste. • Allow an appropriate mixing of land uses to reduce the amount efficiency of buildings by lowering the energy needed to heat or • Reuse materials or select lower-carbon building materials when of travel required. cool a building. constructing new housing. • Add new bike lanes and improve walkability to allow more • Plant street trees to help extend the useful life of street • Promote the use of solar panels for energy generation. people to safely bike and walk.reducing vehicle-related pavement due to increased shading of pavement. • Encourage urban residential infill and the use of existing emissions. • Reduce paved surfaces in the neighborhood to help lower public utilities and infrastructure to reduce the need to extend • Construct shared use paths.which put less stress on the stormwater run off.improve water quality.and reduce services into rural areas existing street infrastructure,ultimately reducing the frequency vulnerability to the urban heat island effect. of street repair. • Seek to have water be absorbed where it falls instead of • Promote public transportation,which compared to driving transferred off site for processing. alone,reduces emissions and improves air quality. L„,.ttti.P.tl. Nr•I,IIi I+,.,I,.,t-;d pt,it, NedclhborrO .d f-I--tu 49 Greening The Neighborhood Greening neighborhoods creates healthier,more energy efficient,and attractive neighborhoods where residents and natural ecosystems can thrive. What is a Healthy Tree Canopy? Current Tree Coverage The City's goat for urban neighborhoods is to have 4o%tree - canopy coverage by 2050.The urban tree canopy is measured as a percentage of the overall land area that is sheltered from above by _yt tree branches and leaves.Smaller green areas on the following map Existing Tree Canopy indicate trees that have not yet reached full maturity. • Existing Street Tree r — Building Footprint • . tInden Avenue 1,.:•; yl• + c'' r +►. Colfax AVenul1 e •/ s { - 14 .1 •f St w •• *• i'LG U ...,.,fr' ,. .1r ` • g , p• ~ : washlo'groWsia.i * • t•:•• • • •L• I. % •`r_e.,,a it .w ' —. ." —fr .r . •• t ~;a • rson Boulevard I k. ^ _ w t Tree canopy in LaSalle Park. Al 1 L A• • ts.' ■w*.• .-. r1 .% ••' 4 .� .• ,• C :? % 3 � • •{ g fr. . • f 4 v r 4 .• rr77ff' r �tK � •,uuu���e. . Western Avenue Map showing existing tree canopy. Why is it important? Trees are essential to healthy neighborhoods by providing the following Potential Canopy:Additional Street Trees benefits: • removing street-level air pollution, y a `,; • cooling down neighborhoods(heat island effect), . ;, , • slowing traffic and helping to create safer.walkable streets. 1 • improving community health and wellness, _ Existing Tree Canopy • reducing flooding,erosion,and water pollution from runoff. • Existing Street Tree • creating stronger and more attractive places. • reducing urban noise(cars,trains), . in ,... . ; 0 Proposed Street Tree t • increasing energy savings for heating and cooling buildings,and � ^r ti MI Building Footprint • increasing property values. a^•. : , ::. . �.+• . a , A. .• . ' � •',,, , Hove does this plan support it? a. - }' . t=3 • . • . The LaSalle Park Neighborhood has a current tree canopy of 27%. ? 1 ,;:Z ': ,_ ,•;� .):• ": • This plan proposes installing a tree every 30 feet along streets where °• 4d • _!9 •� ,�;'. Colfax Avenue a e.L<► 6 ;•, • -c ti e5 possible and in public spaces as shown in the concept designs.This L. " ra . _ s = _ •. • .� . axi lv effort would yield approximately an additional 912 trees,raising the t _ • • � 1•:• p: '. i f i.ti tree canopy to 33%within the planning area.Additional trees must be �• ,▪�'+ v • r .•_ t +•~S..•, t�� •. ''♦f♦ _'�� 'e• planted on private property to achieve the citywide goal of 4O%tree )-I- -• .. — ashington street S �■�i '••d r canopy. �t r r �; 1. a F'•tt ,7 1 '1•11 , . IN; -: . , Vic+ . - • -•' �r CO2 ..S« . - on Boulevard ,' • • -�f Sa:•r.: Ilk 0 0 . . . . , s,.. ....,_ • or... pi - .f.. ',$) -. _, . , lb 'k i• . ::. *-,1 .,••= .' Western Avenue - 2.7 V $86,987 Million Energy Savings 1,485 007 Map showing potential tree canopy. cartons stormwater Pounds Sequestered Runoff Prevented Planting 912 additional trees results in carbon sequestered.water runoff saved.and energy costs reduced Calculated on design.itreetools.org based on 3o-year time frame LASatte P;,ik Ne,ghrbo,hood Plan Nruphdorr,00d Pl.,n 51 Streets & Transportation Streetscape Improvements&Traffic Calming • Bike Infrastructure Streetscape Improvements & Traffic Calming Throughout the planning process.participants Streetscape Improvements Intersection Improvements Traffic Calming frequently noted the need to address the condition of streets,alleys,sidewalks,and fighting within the LaSalle Streetscape improvements are large-scale projects Intersection improvements are projects to improve Traffic calming involves small-scale interventions Park Neighborhood.As these types of infrastructure that may: safety,often by reducing excessive pavement widths to alter the physical design of a street to improve mprovements are important to every neighborhood in ' have significant traffic and aesthetic impacts: and enhancing pedestrian crossings. safety for pedestrians,bicyclists,and motorists. iSouth Bend,they should be addressed on a citywide • include changes to street pavement width. scale according to condition,funding.and current the full replacement of driveway approaches. priorities.Yet,this plan does identify places to receive curbs,and sidewalks: • upgrade street trees and lighting:and PriorityAreas - - PriorityAreas improvements beyond general maintenance. • include traffic calming elements. Western Avenue-Iowa Street Kaley Street The project list that follows was developed based on input gathered at neighborhood workshops,from Priority Areas Washington Street Kaley Street Falcon Street 311 calls to the City of South Bend,and planning and Sheridan Street engineering considerations.Changes to streets in Washington Street Washington Street-Falcon Street the River Park Neighborhood should be improved Linden Avenue in accordance with South Bend's Complete Streets Washington Street Sheridan 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. The Urban Renewal Plan for the Neighborhood included an alteration of the neighborhood street grid.Starting in 1968,four north south streets(Bendix. Kentucky.Lake and Chicago Streets)would be permanently cut off motor vehicles from Western Avenue with the addition of cul-de-sacs.The Logic of the plan was to increase public safety by preventing access at non signalized intersections within the neighborhood.The design likely unintentionally prevented other traffic(pedestrians,bicyclists)with a series of curbs,fences and posts.Reportedly,these traffic interruptions were not supported by all residents. Jefferson Blvd was also interrupted with a couple of deleted sections creating further disconnection to neighborhood traffic. During the planning process,participants were stated improved sidewalks stated they walk to LaSalle Park 0 stated tl Bey walk in the Q asked a series of questions about streets,bicycle 5 3 g 3 3 would encourage them to or the Charles Black Center. infrastructure.and other infrastructure topics. nei hbvrhoud. out of walk more. 34 { i { t r 4w ;., .,,r.,:::._.u . .... -,,,.,,,._.,-•:::,_, 31 fly s .:� q� - Linden Avenue • ; ..''' '.'-' '''-"'- .:...-:.:%.--.;, ': .'--i:H.-. '''S'-'1:147,. .,'N, _:.A . . . _... . . -ialt, . . ..._,,:....,...._.. _. . ', ,sty r - 1 1. . e -4 - ColfafAvenue - 1 „�i y U Tt� .�F.;i...`' �;. i,. _ ^ _. ;.: '#fir ..:+�yr nu- Washington Street '' r 4;r ,, f a - . r S s4r p �.•.Jefferscin;Boul`evard _ d-ter- ". • =- '�•-f ,••. -,„ ,t .�.., "' • •..� '�'""�"�', -- �r .Y., x two e f y. �• , a .tN � u � 1 , Streets Map Key _. q I We tern` ue., •i 1 E S3 1 &».. + li"iaii z .. 1 Streetscape Improvements Traffic Calming 4.. Intersection Improvements i r� Map showing infrastructure improvements. 5 7 Bike Infrastructure Following is a list of bicycle-related projects proposed for the River Park Neighborhood. t r .-.. .... k 1� It I �5 +ij ll i— l� 16.a. V61 1 ' Il �} r Y r R!�e 1 — !I� (a �I k. 1 r$of� I t • r— Protected Bike Lane Shared Use Path Bike Lane Shared On-Street Facility separated from motor vehicle traffic by a curb•planter,or other Off-street facility shared by people on foot and bicycles Designated lane for bicyclists On-Street facility shared by both physical barriers for the exclusive use of people on bicycles within the street normally marked vehicles and bicycles without with a painted line and cyclist designated space for each. symbol. Route Fxtent Route Extent Route Route Washington Street Sheridan Street-Meade Street LaSalle Park Washington Street-Falcon Street-Linden Avenue None None Meade Street Washington Street-Bertrand Street Linden Avenue Kaley Street-Falcon Street Falcon Street Washington Street-Western Avenue Durn rg the planning process,participants were asked 0 stated better lighting would Q stated designated bicycle infrastructure u series of questions about bicycle infrastructure. 6 O/ encourage them to bike more 6 / woutd encourage them to bike more. 56 LAS,a,.Park Noighhorh,,od Pion Slra;•t. Ir,_n l .rt:1!i ( ',144 --•* .114 . '"'I . ..... , '-'4'73t•. ' r.-..•' - ' itr t • • ,i '' Linden Avenue . 4 f '' -11* Q1 •Ll i ' Colfax,Avenue • ''..k. fa i v 'likk ' 1111.1:1111• 1 got,.4:.,.: ila',P:',,,trtr', ;.o./ .II Washington Street "• Streets Map Key 9 es�r �pepte.A t 24. eu y ` i �, Shared Use Path(Trail) y •o t v y :N a torsi:f'' °' . Protected Bike Lane m Jefferson Boulevard « Y x L X a u c- a -•+1r • _ w Bike Lane t u c m y _ Shared On-Street In � � s rc 1"'i• L A k, ' . r::41 ® f Western4A , _ �• _� � � venu`� �.�'�.--x_. ". ''-_ ",�'tt � �--s- -�•-.� 111111 Shared Use Path(Trail) c. 'o Protected Bike Lane 11111 o`a 111111 Bike Lane 111111 Shared On-Street Map showing bicycle infrastructure improvements. 65.11.,• P.,k Nreighl_:ern::Gc; PL.,r1 St,eet�& tr,fucp,;rtAtiort 57 �8 ^1«la, ^..": ".^. ^."x ,"^ � `."".^ a) CQ OH O) N � 5 o • • oZSQ cn E s 0 N O - C O •- N co W Built Form & Zoning Overview r:. . S2 suburban Nei hborhoo4l z U', Urban Neighborhood i The built form of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood is guided by the South Bend Zoning Ordinance,including its zoning map. The ordinance is a local ^')0, • l ,. 1.en- "� +�� ,_ ,. =• ,^;n• law that governs the physical development of property,both the form and - : �' ` ' s L d.��`, scale of buildings and the specific use of land. r! n - • *- -,-�' ri ." The future zoning map within this section proposes how each lot within \; ` •� FNr• r� the LaSalle Park Neighborhood should be zoned following adoption of this O t•- • •/.- s, • Sic plan.Over time,property within the neighborhood should be allowed to 4 `�� ,k /� proceed gradually to the next increment of development. - * 'A ` '• rti T. \ u__ l' Combined with the regulations found within the South Bend Zoning ` �� b Ordinance,the aim of the future zoning map is to maintain and enhance ,. -> �` the LaSalle Park Neighborhoods pedestrian-oriented,urban environment. `�.I t, 0 tr � Vehicle access,parking,and garages should be from alleys when --! `- > ' u 0 R , j • • ✓�! present Vacating of alleys is discouraged as it hinders redevelopment of ./`. p r' h of'A, e = Oi .ll v •' 5 4 11,r vacant lots.Drive-throughs are discouraged"and if they are present.they - .••"� 0 0 �. - rill a ' T _ 0.0 . 4 should be designed not to be visible from the street New commercial development should occur according to the standards of the NC j Neighborhood Center District Intent As properties are developed or reused,nonconforming conditions should The Si Suburban Neighborhood i District The S2 District supports a full range of housing The Ui Urban Neighborhood i District be brought into conformance with the proposed zoning district shown, primarily supports single-unit residential types placed on large lots with deep setbacks. supports mostly single-unit detached including landscaping,parking,lighting,and building standards. development on larger tots with deep dwellings,but well designed duplexes would setbacks also be appropriate.The Ui District features This plan seeks to allow a greater quantity and diversity in housing units: modest building setbacks and inviting doing so will permit people to find housing within the neighborhood that frontages.such as porches and stoops. meets their price and lifestyle needs.Ancillary dwelling units,such as garage apartments or backyard cottages,are encouraged for the LaSalle Where It Is Appropriate Park Neighborhood. Due to its suburban nature.the St District is Due to its suburban nature,the S2 District is The Ui District is well suited for most of The South Bend zoning map divides the city into twelve zoning districts. not appropriate anywhere in the LaSalle Park not appropriate anywhere in the LaSalle Park the LaSalle Park Neighborhood.This plan Seven of these districts are proposed for the LaSalle Park Neighborhood: Neighborhood. Neighborhood. j would support special exceptions for newly Us.U2.U3,UF,NC,OS,and I. constructed duplexes 60 r.5 is -i.,14. ra;-,ihi,:,[i,c,,,, i=i.it, +i,;,r! f—- ,6.. ,4J1,.: .c • � ; , = V,. , • -....,....A2`, , a• u cli 0. ` m / 9/ - . o -� ..s, y. c x O G3 o y o a ' a) > a) a) a Y p 2 :.., Q. of V O j U N a Nye . o � g J /A TS‘"•.,• � a▪ C N 3 o m t � "o � �. Fes\ ? O., .. �•Y \/ UJIHU L :�V • „ifIt`•- U• c a) co �cp — " 'a Z Qi\ �' H t O a 'ca 2 i V . 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P !! i! ! �ime si � Zoning Districts • • �' i Urban Neighborhood 1 — r{—i U : lei - • ...1� ,� ,• --" `� _a ' '" _ =' -III L Uz:Urban Neighborhood 2 .B�;z a. y. , III • i ` ',Washington Street ' �. �: r = I,1■�amp _ U3:Urban Neighborhood 3 motm 1 : Tr �;� -._ e4= �1��1 is,w — S— 11 OM um um W s.w rye Y►sA les•nes,,M11111=n- le UF:Urban Flex �`5 �� " _ . IMIIIII AEI, r �i� �i 1a�. ,-mim INS M1� ' gym'— �_ - - M=I le - 11. - 3C G.._ *JeffersontBoulevasd■" ' l - �7 ,�_ NC:Neighborhood Center ME y — ---- SSW <mox, ,4 a= ice= mom �, a= Wit.- ®■ , 1111 ' ., ?immwel , �; Ott ^ +� t —ems I` ' 11 NNE awl �r i■ 'eme>• ID OS:Open Space mitt int. au eno 4, , 1 mo e! ..�� ;al _. II S _ — +r. .t. u: I_ e.■�■Il �_ I:Industrial Mi.' ...' - ME i I L_ iTilMji i1 C:Commercial Western A enue- - ,- -• ---- Proposed Zoning Map for LaSalle Park Neighborhood Area. ,�_ruc ..k N,'ltllil,I,J„1j Ri_irt r tni.<;Am 6, '.n;n,7 63 Building Types The table on the following pages illustrates the character of different building types and shows in which zoning districts they are permitted Building types do not apply to the OS,U,C.or I zoning districts. Carriage House I Detached House I Cottage Court I Duplex si (1)(049.043, si ®l mmm 0000 5i • ••• Zoning Districts =fir w iL ' 0 `. S1 Suburban Neighborhood t Fr ' ,. 4111414111111111.--)., - : Ei R _ li '-� t f I e i � L r f X 0 Suburban Neighborhood zt: E t _ ! 5p; Urban Neighborhood i _ ''''.7",„,ci.;f-a-401, Alii. Urban Neighborhood z -, cT ,J •y y. ,. , 1" s t'( k_ y ®Urban Neighborhood 3 s% • 41)Urban Neighborhood Flex _ �41 _ 1! 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Strategy 1: Create a safe and attractive neighborhood through infrastructure improvements. Lead Responsibility Tinidinc Action Potential Partners City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years 1.01 Linden Avenue:Complete streetscape improvements,improved intersections,pedestrian ■ ■ ■ . ■ crossings,and shared use paths near LaSalle Park 1.02 Washington Street:Complete streetscape improvements.improved intersections.pedestrian ■ ■ . 111 E cros..rrigs end shared use paths connecting to LaSalle Park. 1.03 Streetscape Improvements and Traffic Calming:Complete high priority traffic calming on . ■ ■ ■ ■ neighborhood streets especially along Sheridan,Falcon.and Kaley. 1.04 Shared Use Path:Create a shared use path along Linden that runs from Kaley to Falcon ■ . II M 10 1.05 Falcon Street Path:Improve access and safety of pedestrians and cyclists through shared-use II III II ■ II connecting Harrison Elementary School to the Neighborhood. 1.06 Trees:Plant trees where possible.especially in the city right-of-way.to increase the urban tree . II LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association, ■ ■ ■ canopy. Property Owners 1.07 Infrastructure Maintenance:Complete regular maintenance on streets throughout the ■ III . El III neighborhood 1 08 Promote Curb and Sidewalk Program:Promote existing curb&sidewalk replacement program . . LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association. ■ ■ ■ to assist with costs Property Owners 1.09 Iowa Street Park Alley Improvements:Update safety lighting along the Iowa Street Alley El . U U U 1.1 Street Connections:Improve connectivity along Bendix,Chicago,Kentucky.and Lake Street. II U . Intersection Improvements:Improve instersections along Washington and Falcon.Washington 1.11 and Kaley,Washington and Sheridan,Iowa and Western,and the intersection between Linde. Coflax and Kaley. 1.12 Bike Trails:Complete a LaSalle Park perimeter path along Washington and Falcon.. II . I. 1.13 Protected Bike Lane:Create a protected bike lane that runs from Washington to Meade and ■ ■ NI ■ Falcon. Strategy 2: Improve park spaces and access. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-l0Years 10+Years 2.1 The Grove:text ■ II III . 011 2.2 LaSalle Park Trail:Improve access and safety of pedestrians and cyclists through shared-use ■ ■ I. ■ ■ paths,donci the park 2.3 Beck's Lake Imprpovements:text . . III Ill I♦ 2.4 Iowa Street Park ?. ) Natural Habitat Preservation:text ■ ■ . ■ ■ 2 6 Market Space at Charles Black Center:Improve access and safety of pedestrians and cyclists M M M MI through shared-use paths along the park. Strategy 3: Develop and preserve housing in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years Develop Housing:Support the production of a range of housing types including new construction and rehabilitation of market rate and affordable units for owner and rental housing. 3.1 in M Prioritize housing development in the Western third of neighborhood(West of Falcon) INU Add Medium density housing along Washington and Kenmore vacant lots. 3.7 Home Repair:Ensure housing is well maintained by offering owner-occupied housing repair III IN Nonprofit Organizations.Property Owners,Financial IN III MI assistance and using code enforcement tools as necessary Institutions 3.3 Home Ownership:Explore mechanisms that can promote and transition renters into . Nonprofit Organizations II • homeowners in the neighborhood. 3.4 Support Homebuilders and Developers:text III . Nonprofit Organizations III II III 3.5 Residential TIF Area:Investigate creation of residential TIE area within the neighborhood. M II M 11 IN 3.6 Lasalle Park Home Renovations:Support project with design considerations that create more ■ ■ ■ intentional public and private space II III 3.7 Iowa Street Park Housing:Develop higher density housing that integrates with the new park El In ■ ■ ■ space 3 8 Western Avenue Mixed Use:Promote additional residential infitl development on targeted I. ■ . II blocks 3.9 Zoning:Update the zoning map for the plan area I II II I I II II El Strategy 4: Address underutilized and problem properties in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline Actin, Potential Partners City Partner 1-5 Years 5-1O Years 10+Years 4.1 Upgrade Linden Ave:Reduce access to wooded private properties between Linden Ave and the . ■ . ■ ■ Raitraod Tracks through upgrades to Linden Ave. 4.2 Revitalize Never Developed Lots:Utilize never developed lots south of Washington as a ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ dedicated tree planting area(The Grove) 4.3 Grocery Store:text here . II II U NI .:1.4 Underutilized Storefronts:Create active and engaging storefronts along Western Avenue II II II II II 4.5 Problem Properties:Utilize the Chronic Problem Properties regulations to reduce the negative 111M IN II M impact of problem properties on the neighborhood. Strategy 5: Develop sense of community through neighborhood engagement. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years 5.1 Western Avenue Branch Library Relocation:Support new library location. I. 111 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association III MI II 5.1 Capacity Building:i uild neighborhood capacity through engagement of all neighborhood ■ In LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association residents 5.3 Neighborhood Events:Hold neighborhood events which celebrate the neighborhood. . 1111 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association II . U 5 4 Communication:Develop and maintain communication with neighbors including residents of II II LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association II II Ill rental housing 5.5 Youth Programming:Develop additional youth programming through city and other community ■ LaSalle Park Neighborhood Accnriation facilities Relationships:Foster relationships among the City,neighborhood institutions,and the Ill 111 5.6 neighborhood organization. LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association II 1111 III 71 L.Snle R.rrr. r,, !ohi;;•rfi .:_ftc F.,,, :: i:L..tTn.nL.,l!cnt N1..11t1= Filed in Clerk's Office „�4 vo• Jan 23, 2026 `r z, Bianca I irado ra"Ck City Clerk. South Bend, IN ��IAhri ` CITY OF SOUTH BEND DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT January 23, 2026 Honorable Canneth Lee President-South Bend Common Council 3rd Floor, City Hall South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Substitute Bill 25-52-A Resolution approving and adopting the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan Dear President Lee: Please find enclosed Substitute Bill No. 25-52-A Resolution approving and adopting the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan. The Council is considering this bill at their January 26, 2006 meeting. This substitute bill reflects content updates to the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan document completed within the last month and characterized by text additions,visual enhancements, and other clarifications meant to aid understanding of project concepts and other proposed improvements. The core planning projects presented publicly through the plan draft during the November 2025 open house phase are unchanged. If you have any questions, please contact me at(574)235-7692 or tcorcora@so.uthbendin.gov Sincerely, Tim Corcoran Planning Director enc 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr. Blvd., Ste 500, South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 233-0311 southbendin.gov Filed in Clerk's Office Jan 23, 2026 SUBSTITUTE BILL NO.25-52 Bianca Tirado City Clerk, South Bend, IN RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE LASALLE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana,recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the LaSalle Park 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;and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners,and area businesses and other organizations;and WHEREAS,the LaSalle Park 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 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan by resolution,has certified it to the 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 LaSalle Park 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 residents. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Common Council as follows: SECTION I: The LaSalle Park 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 LaSalle Park 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 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan. SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. Canneth Lee, Council President South Bend Common Council Attest: Bianca Tirado, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the day of , 2025, at o'clock . m. Bianca Tirado,City Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the day of , 2025,at o'clock .m. 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Department of Community Investment Caleb Bauer,Executive Director of Community Investment Tim Corcoran,Director of Planning&Community Resources Michael Divita,Principal Planner Chris Dressel,Senior Planner Hannah Sherinian,Planner Angela Rose,Senior Planner Chaise Cope.Senior Planner Planning Consultant Torti Gallas+Partners Fabrick Design 2111W ERAS ;o squirm TORTI GALLAS + PARTNERS FABRIC K] 1965,' DESIGN COM-�LW,Vnv.a„,Eo \ _r Th TabLe of Contents rt 4 , er, 1 `'r t What is a Plan? Streets&Transportation _ - _ 03 What is a Plan? 54 Streetscape Improvements&Traffic Calming `'k, ! 1W s iiir r 04 Neighborhood Planning Principles 56 Bicycle Improvements r ' L � � . IT � {�4� #� Neighborhood Background Built Form &Zoning ° 4 "� - ---'" i 08 Neighborhood Land Use Timeline 60 Built Form&Zoning t * } 5t .„_ 14 Planning Area F // ^S 63 Proposed Zoning Map -' 15 Existing Conditions 64 Building Types _. - ��'r 'T !�, 1114,. 16 Neighborhood Topography 1 18 Lot Vacancy 1` -,, 20 Neighborhood Data -� 22 Neighborhood Character V " , `'- \ o ,Ilr�y , Plan Process & Engagement Implementation Matrix 4f '- - °t ry;, 26 Planning Process&Engagement 68 Implementation Strategies r• 28 What We Heard r,- ,` r r t 1{ Neighborhood Plan , k ,; 32 Neighborhood Plan Graphic&Focus Areas y 34 Planning Project Areas , -°.A` 46 Housing Strategies&Housing Study - r �ty Y 4 I { 48 Parks&Trails '* a• 49 Sustainability •' :# r�', l_ ;;,a, 50 Greening the Neighborhood tt` tqtrr What is a PLan? A neighborhood plan is a shared statement about the Who is a plan for? 3;�e VW " desired long-term future for an area and a strategy ' ..¢, .t er ®- ' - ,dy . to reach those goals. Developed through a public Neighborhood Residents 3414111,)• , i" - � �" ��► engagement process,a plan is a guide for. can use the plan to understand proposed initiatives in the short. sil♦ � �e^'�ti_. �f.� • Making decisions about what kind of development medium,and long terms. _ .�_, {� '� t and services are appropriate. t '+`�1 T�T r • How resources should be allocated,and Developers,Builders,and Other Individuals t i I �� ��`� • How issues residents.business and property owners, will use the plan to help determine the type.scale,intensity. �`, ''"' 1I ai 0 9 .t and others in the neighborhood are concerned about and location of projects +'0'=ll, ii. t 4164,..., : , :14'. could be addressed. . 0 ill,..,. 4 Public Officials and Community Leader4.s-• ' 7\� ��:= Created in the context of the needs and priorities of the can use the plan to direct funding and to make decisions on r.� .1.: ' larger region.a neighborhood plan focuses on assets and zoning and development issues. _t , - . challenges unique to that specific area. Neighborhood IS Vir.• % " plans seek to create a more livable place that is attractive. City Staff �, • healthy.equitable.and sustainable for current and future will use the plan to understand key neighborhood issues and as ! Z-. generations. a guide to implementing priority projects and initiatives. + r p* • ' • Once adopted.a neighborhood plan becomes official city 4`_ policy as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. How is a plan used? , n''• '4 A neighborhood plan provides a broad framework for future i initiatives,and it serves as a starting point for more detailed ' ,,"" ,p IL 1 - planning and public engagement as individual projects are �% � What does a plan include. "s' 'y strifi pursued. A plan will continually evolve to meet the changing „ Neighborhood plans typically identify strategies to be needs of the community. co implemented over the next 20.years within the following ,_ categories: The maps,diagrams.photographs.and other graphics /1� � �' 101 • Public Facilities&Infrastructure:Improving streets, presented within a neighborhood plan are for illustrative .� \ , Ilk sidewalks.lighting,parks,bike paths,and essential purples only.The images are not intended to represent the utilities to create accessible and safe spaces. exact results expected from the implementation of the plan. • Housing:Addressing housing stock condition, but they provide a general representation of development Private Sector Public Sector diversity,and affordability to ensure options for all principles.desired building types.land use,infrastructure.and The private sector is reponsible The city is responsible for all things in the economic levels other elements that the plan establishes. for building housing,opening and public domain.This includes building and • Zoning&Land Use:Guiding development by operating businesses,and making the maintaining streets,parks,public utilities, specifying building types.design standards.density, The specific scope,final form,and timing of neighborhood plan investments shown on private property. and public safety and appropriate Locations for residential,commercial. initiatives will depend on market demand the interest of private and mixed-use areas organizations and individuals:available resources,and direction • Other Matters Incorporating community-specific from further public engagement PARTNERSHIP needs.such as environmental sustainability,historic ►, preservation.economic development,and public Working tegether,We Can make a great ne!ghborhood q_ safety. i L.>r,lls e,r4.Nei ,I bo 1h1,i PL, Ail at I,.., r.,u . Neighborhood Planning Principles The characteristics described below serve as the guiding principles for the development of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan. 0 Urban 0 Attractive 0 Healthy 0 Equitable © Sustainable I ,it:;.l:borhoud is:r alkable, Tie ne ghborhrx,ri's physic_,:I i i,. nr ighhnrhood encourages an The neighborhood's housing The neighborhood fully uses its r as a network of vroll-connected environment is thoughtfully active lifestyle for residents end accommodates the unique needs, existing infrastructure,preserves heels and blocks,and ei variety of inan gee.i In mike it di airrhie isitnrs regardless of age nr ability desires and income levels of all and revises structures of historical ublic space,-. It contains a range compr chive and vihr,ant `he through engaging open spaces and households.Historic disinvestment and/or architectural significance. f housing types that draws people neighborhood features well cornfnrtahle trenspnr'atinn options is addressed through zoning reform implements sensible environmental from all economic lo.ol Ameni'.ies maintains, hi utdings and prnperlirr Ni ilritiniis fresh and affordable food and increased private and public policies,and is committed to such as stores,schools healthcare• sales s'rects for al i.i ors quality a accessible I he neighborhood a investment promoting recovery ducing its carbon footprint,The entertainment,parks cultural public spaces,and a memorabt,-' free of pollution that would notabl,. ieighborhood is resilient,including institutions,and places of worship are unique identity correct its residents ay being prepared for the effects of within a convenient distance. .limate change. 5., lI; , F. 4 4 sz tea„ A Fr x t .r-sw, 1r-sc -- t '. -( "Ti., ate. `ir Fez �T`- _ ,.p- ~ .. • ,- -. rv� Eo aczsTa.�-� U t .a� — .; tlp '91n T __ sr^ �+1 . r�i^ ti Western Avenue. Sheridan Street. LaSalle Pars rveigic.borhuQu rids WVi Ic.lt is 3 r'ldn.' .. V 0 O O O Q OI 2 0 0 O L .0 L 0, N Z 0 a 0 0 a 0 U CI N L ZU 0 D 07 C 0 1151 O L $ Z 00 0 a Q 0 � w 0ET i rn c L.i.. c a 02 M W E v Wg Za Neighborhood Lancluse Timeline Overview The following timeline highlights the multi-century 7-r• Menominee Ottawa allo s a evolution of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood.Focusing ""'" .' on the geological.cultural,and land use history allows t.APOR ]. si.utsl•a,u a ' for a deeper understanding of the current conditions of t'��` Pott'rr"H Sac $ potawate'•. —•—• —•—•—'—'—'_ the neighborhood. Meskwaki o RAL• 'S L 4 /WE L•Kea __ _ • STARKE Kiekapoo ',sJu,7%y.e .tift,toas,e•ln" f A_'.- _b°0"487r f C Miami Ott' i ' .. Grand --- .. ..,. JASP K• ankakee llfinc . , - - a Marsh - `• Morocco . EWryil_ Shawnee • • e 1600 -. 1679 Y Grand Kankakee Marsh Native Tribes Fur Trade & French Settlement The Great North-South Continental Divide(aka By the t6o0's.Native American groups,primarily the The Kankakee River served as major route for Native the"Midwest continental divide")that separates Miami and later the Potawatomi,had been living in the Americans and early settlers,notably French fur the Great Lakes watershed from the south Atlantic St.Joseph River Valley for centuries before European trappers.South Bend and Lasalle Park were once part Ocean watershed also runs through South Bend and settlement began.The Miami tribe was an Indigenous of a major route used by Native Americans and French LaSalle Park.To the north of the divide the St.Joseph group near southern Lake Michigan,settling in a explorers to conned the Great Lakes and the Gulf of River empties into Lake Michigan.and to the south, village along the St.Joseph River.Later,the St Joseph Mexico via an overland canoe portage between the the Kankakee River flows towards the Mississippi River, Potawatomi became the primary inhabitants,occupying Kankakee and St.Joseph rivers.On December 3,1.679, The Kankakee had a meandering course,nearly 24o the region along the St.Joseph River for a significant with a group of 4o,French explorer LaSalle headed miles tong.through surrounding wetlands known as period.drawn to its rich resources. south from Fort Miami(St.Joseph.Michigan),canoeing the Grand Kankakee Marsh With headwaters at South up the St.Joseph River to a portage at present-day Bend,the"Everglades of the North"covered over 5,30o South Bend. square miles from current day South Bend westward into Illinois:perhaps the largest inland marsh wetland in They crossed through the LaSalle Park area to the the US. Kankakee River and followed it to the Illinois River eventually reaching Peoria.Illinois.Broader European settlement followed.led by the English and French. Lasalle's Landing is commemorated on the west bank of the St Joseph River,just east of where Pinhook Park is today. Neighborhood Landuse Timeline Milwaukee i)..._ . V . 1. 4r11 9 4 � , .. i .. i ]'RAIL OF DEATH _ - p. .n's Enegu. .• - s -4 Syr cm.ogo .l t4u ttiilcti taaL Or north. J ' bank of Twin Lake sera p� rlvr f HADITInNAL YD'rA WATOMI i1DMFLAN US ! ... 800 Yotawatomi Iwlianst were collected in August 1 1838 and I u •` „— •- their long march -to nett , - _ homes in the Nest. Many s s perished n the way. 1628-18305 1838 1860-1900 Colonial& Intertribal Wars Indian Removal Act Kankakee Marsh Drained Fueled by the fur trade competition and occupation by A senes of land cession treaties made between 1795 Soon after the Civil War ended,a 50-plus year ditching the Iroquois.the Miami tribe fled to northern Indiana and 1846 led to the removal of most of the native tribes effort cut z5o meandering river miles.waterways. The Miami asked for aid from others and a large force from Indiana.The Potawatomi and Miami removals and small tributaries down to 90 straightened miles gathered to track down and ambush the Iroquois in the 183os and 1840s were more gradual and destroying 95%of the habitat.In 1884 meetings were near South Bend,leaving a large part of the region incomplete,and not all of Indiana's Native Americans held by landowners in South Bend to discuss the depopulated voluntarily left the state.In 1838 nearly a thousand drainage of the marsh.The upper river was also highly Potawatom people were forcibly removed from channelized with levees to allow easier transport of After the retreat of the Iroquois.the Potawatoml South Bend,pushed to reservations in Kansas on the cut timber from the wetlands to sawmills downstream. became the largest tribal population in the area.In Potawatomi Trail of Death.The Pokagon band was not Following increased settlement and agricultural 1681 La Salle negotiated a treaty with the Miami and forcibly removed because of affiliation with the Catholic development,the Marsh was eventually reduced to Illinois tribes.The French and 39 Indian chiefs signed Church.The Miami were the last to be removed from roughly 10%of its original size. the Great Peace of Montreal in 1701.The Miami tribe Indiana in 1846,but many were permitted to remain returned to take control of Indiana and northwest Ohio under land treaties. The Potawatomi went to Michigan.Peace lasted into the 1720s. Neighborhood Landuse Timeline ' � *' NEGRO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRESSES RAPIDLY. ..L------"c ,,,i .i. _. 111Ciarximingi:i - \. smik I"le er a ,4' , :+t,. •t°a r°t eitaftv rt _ 1880 1900-1930 1943-1952 Beck's Lake Emerged Industrialization & Growth Housing Development As the former marsh waterways dried,some small By igoo.South Bend.Indiana.was a thriving industrial As South Bend's industries converted their production lakes appeared in the late igth century amidst the hub thanks to its strategic location,waterpower from during wartime era,much of the labor inside these former marsh bottom.Formerly known as LaSalle the St.Joseph River.and the presence of prominent factones came from Eastern Europeans and US Lake.Kankakee Lake then Stanfield Lake.Beck's manufacturers like Studebaker and the Oliver Chilled southerners fleeing violence and poverty. Lake first appeared on a 1863 land survey It was soon Plow Works.Many key industries that started or identified as one of the clearest ice sources in the relocated to the broader LaSalle Park area included Driven in part by protests in other parts of the city and region and became a key source for ice harvesting Bendix Corporation,Singer Company,and the despite petitions against additional segregated housing into the early zoth century.This Led to it being named Malleable Steel Range Manufacturing Company.To in the area.LaSalle Park was designated as the site for after George Beck of the George Beck and Sons Ice accommodate the surrounding industrial growth with a temporary federal housing for African Americans to Harvesting Company. new sewer installation in 1927.Beck's Lake was drained house the increased workforce In 1944.construction to a depth of 18 inches began on 31oo and 3200 blocks of West Washington Street(present day LaSalle Park)resulting in twenty white cinder block duplexes that came to be known as"the barracks".The neighborhood strengthened as a major settlement area for African Americans over the next decade. Neighborhood Lancluse Timeline ti } `ice P Imo* , 'r► 1: i I,_Tr ,,!. , c ) „ _ ii ,,,,i ,,, . , 4„. `` I.. . . ,..i., ... „....t...... i i +. i ��. '`' ,.. (i;`r""r ,,.4 'L, - --- 'Ve lest' Charged in Blighted Are 1947-1953 1961-1966 1967 Unregulated Trash Dumping Urban Renewal Plan Debated Blighted Conditions Exposed From the 1g3os until the ig5os.part of LaSalle Park In 1961 the South Bend Urban Redevelopment Residents first organized their response to worsening was occupied by Beck's Lake Dump.The dump Commission initially unveils a zoo-acre urban renewal conditions in 1959 by delivering a petition to the was suspected to contain industrial waste including plan impacting Boo homes,with 15o to be demolished. City's Board of Public Works asking for paved streets. asbestos,plating and paint waste.solvents and oils. Community opposition leads to a revised plan in 1964 sidewalks,and sewer improvements.By 1961 and arsenic-contaminated foundry sand from Bendix with fewer demolitions and a new community center dilapidated housing conditions were gaining wider Corporation and others. The city acquired the site facility(the future Charles Black Center).Then million community awareness.Prompted by an invitation from in 1947 and it closed in 1953 but Illegal dumping budget includes relocation of 133 families that would local neighborhood leaders,the South Bend Tribune's continued for many years following.The area would still temporarily lose their homes publishes a front-page story exposing the squalid . be transitioned into a city park property over the living conditions noting,World War II worker housing next decade,but any environmental site assessment carved up into duplexes and overrun with families,filth was probably nonexistent given the regulations and and vermin long overdue for any type of clearance. requirements of the era. The'barracks"housing that were constructed 20 years prior had fallen into disrepair and the City of South Bend was the landlord. sib,-:C+IOii 11 Neighborhood Landuse Timeline 1 m II 1 1 t i, l Cul-de-sac Streets ►a .. _ i Li Present Problemst ::�; �..� . . _ r 4., fit. i 'sir' BY h1ARCHl10NT SOVAS spans Chapin St. 8.: j • `�� P --;+ A A TnNM CRY Gmerm.ni Writer Helmrn llkese _ _ytiyet t.L.. am`t' s d Cabe-sac streets an innova-to Ch cago's P casso statue. • - • • • • u ♦, :liar In street design in ttie once- ''A x+' s' _SINE PPr al igutlte was t nn bnr s _ f lc 1 4 blighted IaSalle Park urban re•additional gutter and curb work i 4.4 newal project area, are renew-at a cost of t21,890 to be done in a x- t$-A..�e • I Mg less than wholehearted ac-the LaSalle project by Woodruff E,'' tItel''". -„ .;; ' ceptance, Howard J. Bellinger,and Sons.Inc. FEtat y StreetIlk Chicago111mmission Thursday. r,,,.o a,,,,.:___-._._ -- 1967 3 1968-1977 r.-' 1968 1974 Civil Unrest & Street Alteration Urban Renewal Disconnection& LaSalle Park Homes Demolition Fueled by years of tension from a lack of investment The Urban Renewal Plan for the neighborhood The Greater South Bend Housing Corp began and unfulfilled promises by city leaders in an included an alteration of the neighborhood street grid construction of LaSalle Park Homes in 1968 by Corp atmosphere reflecting the national civil unrest,violerce and reduce vehicle access.The addition of cul-de- added iso units of housing by 1974.Originally a arose on July 25 and 261g67.Roving gangs taunting sacs would permanently disconnect four north south non-profit organization providing affordable rental residents were met by rock throwing.Altercations streets(Bendix.Kentucky.Lake and Chicago)from housing to low-income families and the elderly.the between police and African American youths at a Western Avenue.The logic of the plan was to increase development provided new housing for some of those neighborhood center in the?goo Block of Western public safety by preventing access at non signalized displaced by the ongoing renewal program Avenue,led to police firing into the building striking intersections within the neighborhood but was also one youth A second youth struck by police gunfire later viewed as a way to improve police surveillance of the suffered an amputated leg.The violence also resulted area These changes reportedly weren't supported by in property damage and numerous arrests, all as the cul-de-sac proposed for Wellington Street was cancelled following opposition, 12 _. .r,,., ".� Neighborhood Landuse Timeline ; a r y]..�_ _ i * MI 'Yd ? fir. _ 'u __<,,,. _ • � a awl iill.i.\\I,I.\k:.\•1.1,111.1: - .,., „wd re/laments pn•,.f IN' , U'I r.0 WTI:.like,relktl&tik'F I,akc.a[Q a M. i.YI' Tke l k'xrcel a,a>o,,t1,:Il,r I,. __ —- 1961- 1969 1980-2000 2000-Current Beginning of LaSalle Park and EPA Clean-up Investing into the Future Restoration of Beck's Lake In 1984 the Bendix Corporation informed the EPA In 2002,the Weed and Seed plan articulated a vision Transformed from a one-time dump site with addition of past dumping activities,and it begins testing for the future,goals to make the vision a reality,and of 10.000 cubic yards of fill and soil the 32-acre LaSalle activities making periodic assessments initially addressed key restoration needs of the neighborhood Park is established in 101 The park included athletic concluding that no further action is warranted.In nog, over the next ten years.Recommendations included fields,a playground area,shelter house.and a wooded the EPA conducted an expanded site inspection. supporting new owner-occupied housing and picnic area to the east finding elevated levels of arsenic and other known improving the park.Additionally,the 2014 West Side contaminants which results in the EPA adding Beck's Main Streets plan.which was focused on mainly The LaSalle Recreation Center opened in 1967 Lake to its national list of"Superfund"sites in 2013 corridors and public spaces.outlined a vision for providing spaces for a variety of recreation plus locker leading to a remediation strategy. The City and an expanded LaSalle Park.The plan also looked rooms,lounges,storage,activity and other meeting Honeywell(the corporate descendant of Bendix) for opportunities to stabilize the neighborhood spaces.The center was re-named in honor of former entered into an agreement to study and determine with additional new residential and/or rehabilitated center director Charles Black in 1g9g. the extent of contamination and identify plans for residential.A series of streetscape improvements remediation.The EPA announced an agreement with along the Western Avenue commercial corridor were At the urging of residents.Beck's Lake is restored Honeywell and the City for short-term clean-up.In completed in 2015.2017.and in 2019. in ig6g.The 8-acre excavated site would serve as 2022.the top two feet of soil was removed and refilled storm/surface water retention pond.A sledding hill is with new soil within designated areas. Charles Black Center improvements were completed also constructed on the western edge of Beck's Lake in 2018 to accommodate a wide range of programing constructed either of fill dirt,demolition debris,or both activities followed by a 2-million-dollar renovation to LaSalle Park adding several new outdoor features including new paths,a roller-skating loop,new shaded seating areas.a second pavilion and picnic area. n1. , rr 1 -'I r Subsec-+ion 13 Planning Area The planning area for the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan is generally k" : �� bounded by railroad tracks to the north.Meade Street to the east.Shendan = Street to the west,and Western Avenue to the south. y _i + F t a - Planning Area Boundary rr_a) t i .. "Y"w� MI 0 o tlitAi '-. - • -r9.,. y '. r <. yr ..i. itiril 3 `� agy f r 'yy �C i olfazAvenue fe { � _ _ d 4 � ' p iiiFFF---777444 ' ^ 'br- Rs`- 6Y�C. ow t quell _1 Ai 4 • eo-WeshMgt street s - 41. '''' '— ' -,.,2;;Loi'oi- .It. i: - 7. 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Neighborhood Boundary Map. 14 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan:Neighborhood Background Existing Conditions � 9� v Jf� f Yr 4 r mil. �.rrsq'+ r +rb .1� _ -r-iri 1 o Below 71.o'Elevation:Higher Wooded Area:Industrial buildings and frequency of vacant lots in this area ,t by ,-�- undeveloped land • s' Linden Avenue:High-speed street with ; Railroad Tracks:Busy rail line with missing saewaLks Linde',:,,;..,«,.: - limited crossings :.-.•,.,..,-. ._ • r"_ l"P Y r f ,-'- M -- Amtrak Station:The train station LaSalle Park:Large city park with „'. v Bend off recent improvements:paths.roller • y for SouthBring four daily skating loop,pavilions.soccer fields t , departures : 1......1501.10 v'aYti l. basketball.courts.and Becks Lake t T "f * _ � Jr e, Colfax Avenue _ Confusing Intersection.Urx:lear Iran, Charles Black CommunrtyCenter: -. '444 +, aVr control at Colfax Meade.and Kalsy Neighborhood hub offering daily .- - Charles Black t•A� "s Community Center i Washington Street Primary east- programs.gymnasium.community ;.:,` William C.Ellison Apartments' .. li!I west street in neighborhood.Subject rooms,computer lab,music room. A.i Washington Street i to flooding near Beck's Lake.Key bike weight room.and game room ' r LaSalle Park ,`;, ,� route through the neighborhood • Homes : William C.EUison Apartments:q2-unit - m senior apartment holding ; d Disconnected Street Jelfersan H Jefferson Boulevard , S. Boulevard is split into four sections • LaSalle Park Homes 150-unit multi F N farad affordable housing development - . y ?` T 9 Olive Street:Majornorth-southstreet y` S m with no direct connection to LaSalle m v, ,- ! 444 ' '^ . Y f , Park Neighborhood Cul-de-sac Streets.Chicago.Lake. �• t i - .0. • Kentucky.and Rendix have no vehicle .g.. .T .A.4.a`�,A,! t... .-� ''��._ r - _ Wastem Avenue. Western Avenue:Major east-west access to Western Avenue _ - - e'.V tr - - Bet.Mixed-use neighborhood center �+ with recent streetscape improvements 5 � •n _. 3 Major Street Minor Street Disconnected Streets -- Landmark 1111 Low Lying Vacant Lots _aSauie pc-k Neighboihcoo Plan Neiyh)orn_,od tsack;)ro_:nd 15 Neighborhood Topography The historic headwaters of the Grand Kankakee Marsh was located in y ,s* ' L x.p - a <. - Planning Area Boundary LaSalle Park.The ricer flowed southwest in a natural.meandering course r { ,y until approximately 186o.Although the Kankakee Marsh was drained to �►. r " •1�`,. ' ' - *7- BuildingFootprint better accommodate development,much of the soil composition,water r:_..^""`1` �' table depth.and low elevation of land is still seen and presents challenges "*"*••- • for housing development Body of Water }L Possible solutions to the challenges in LaSalle Parks geological ' 4�V 1)'• igw, 2 - Below no Elevation composition include developing in defined areas with a lower water table. . ice' ►' v-_ higher elevation,and better draining soil.Modern technologies in building �4$ 't� :;` - -- - 7w-7u construction can help provide better stability for mucky soil including water ,�Y � ' mitigation systems for basements and crawl spaces F""`ti r . J '19` 712-7m The following Is a map showing elevations and soil composition areas `",.- �_"-`°.�� : _ - ''I� SoilChssificr�tion w • ' _ based on the most recent USDA soil survey. I it . , .. _ I I ••: - a \ "qA II Soil Classifications I ; r 'i*44. HptrA-Houghton muck,very poorly drained,frequent ponding,water -. ` I ' n } 3 4' - table depth of about o inches �, .` • -L_ - . . • 1 MgdAN-Martisco muck.very poorly drained.frequent ponding.water f 1- Nr � - L I III table depth of about 0 to 6 inchesPi t e� , , y PaaAN-Palms muck.very poorly drained,frequent ponding,watery`+, " l table depth of about 0 inches w: �.ci ` , • f • _ • . ��? ' I * r7 Imo, •. ..y r 3r PxLA-Psammaquents.somewhat poorly drained.water table depth of -e',r -_ -'�' , • - - about 6 to 18 inches 1 ' UdkA-Urban land-Brady complex,somewhat poorly drained.water •4 •. '' I ii -�•c.• L r table depth of about 6 to 1.8 inches , } • - ; - ,• L • L i •+ F .I : r •� - - UeqA-Urban land-Gilford complex,poorly drained,frequent ponding. - • G water table depth of about 0 to 12 inches I S- - - • d - II l�• rl f IMA I� ,I�'as I ik UkaA-Urban land-Maumee complex,poorly drained,frequent ponding,water table depth of about 6 to 12 inches `_ 16 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan:Neighborhocxi F;:<l .1 c c. N.1 i-V, 10 ail,i [ „. .. ,,, _ - • ,, . , . Aro. .... .... .. . . . ., Mr Was g n • ' •. -Ai• r • - is •�r �' s.. ... ("�=1._ is a ' 1•• .e A -'v-. - • t . UegA , F •i • i itll® . 41.ill! . r yp • South East corner of Liberty and Washington I iH r t - �l .r.n ►", L I q� �. LLB sit kw �1 1 a L}\ f—.ti I' -- •��� =,-1 l r� ..!� _ tom. 7=af o� .- - ,, Kaley Street-Washington Street Area Jefferson Boulevard-Western Avenue Area Sheridan Avenue-Falcon Street Area The lower lying area along Washington Street moving The lower lying area just north of Western Avenue The lower lying area along Sheridan Avenue and Falcon southeast,are shown in the graphic as mostly between Lake and Dundee Streets,are shown in Street are shown in the graphic as partly developed. undeveloped,This Land being less than 710 feet above the graphic as mostly undeveloped.This land being This land being less than 710 feet above sea Level and sea level and the soil being characterized as being less than 710 feet above sea level and the soil being the soil being characterized as being poorly drained, poorly drained.mucky,and having frequent ponding characterized as being poorly drained.mucky,and mucky,and having Frequent ponding of water.With the of water.With the water depth ranging between 0 to having frequent ponding of water.With the water depth water depth ranging between o to 18 inches and the Yew looking East on linden Street 12 inches and the poor quality soil.development of ranging between o to 12 inches and the poor quality poor quality soil development could be more difficult housing on these tots would be more difficult than other soil,development of housing on these lots would be than other areas within the neighborhood with better —, _ areas within the neighborhood with better draining soil more difficult than other areas within the neighborhood draining soil and a tower water table.The lower lying '. and a lower water table with better draining soil and a lower water table. land in this focus are drains slightly better than other s I areas in the neighborhood which may be why homes 1>;,. still exist in this area.Housing development should is focus further south and west of this area which is a higher elevation to allow for better drainage and less ,�, �_ flooding risk. NO - View looking East on Iowa Street above Western Avenue Lot Vacancy A history of LaSalle Park Neighborhood lot vacancy shows how underlying f - geological and physical conditions and housing restrictions placed on Planning Area Boundary African Americans have had a significant influence on development r patterns. .' I. Contour Line 710 Less than 200 years ago the area was located within the historic - Contour Line 712 headwaters of the Grand Kankakee Marsh.Once drained,the poor soil conditions and high-water table left behind have continued to impact - Never Developed Lots portions of the neighborhood,particularly those south and east of Becks O 4 Lake where some properties have never been developed.The map to the j " Vacant Lots right depicts current occupancy of LaSalle Park neighborhood parcels. --,. Liynter green colors represent those parcels once developed but now Occupied Lots vacant,while dark green parcels represent parcels never developed.The p ',- _�.� r , 0blue contour line represents the 710'elevation.When aligned with property - Linden Avenue — lines,this elevation appears to represent a dividing line:properties at or above 7io feet have been developed.and properties below have not. i' , rril f • �` The other major development pattern are restrictions that impacted J � • historical settlement by African American population within South Bend. ow •r- \- , j IN First drawn by economic opportunities brought by rapid industrialization. I V - - , - Colfax Avenue - ' 1 families were often confined to specific neighborhoods due to racial . in c t ■ segregation and restrictive housing practices.Given the lack of other j options throughout the city,areas like LaSalle Park became a primary I �`.Sf residential area for the African American community. Washington Street Early residential development included the first attempts at dedicated 1� s C_� :. ""' y ''' i J__ �l�lY:% r- . public housing.Later,poor infrastructure and other challenged conditions. _ _ - f . 1 r lima ;',: --- including a public dump.led to a period of urban renewal where `�i D �' �, substandard housing was removed accompanied by relocation of families L ' Jefferson Boulevard rr� some finding new homes in the resulting development of modern public : ,'1S . l, •;? �, ; ' ' �� rw ; 1 W housing. ._- moo* c ii ; n . -- - Western Avenue . 18 L4=,11LLe Pori-PJcic.hbo hoo:i Pt...- N. tctt,aii„od ec,ri,-Lila Development Pattern I iiii,,, ..k . ,,.,.. , . , _, ; . . , . . . , '.,, , , . — .... . I ..... . . i . 4/4 ' �`ri`• i_'.- i '',,,„ aIR .„ �,� r.r r v. i 11 irillf,?'1!1. N J,n ■ . l te 1111 iar.Ili rse ,ra f_ F" 5 c rr - =i I:u I,' fi rJ, • . _., , 1911-1938 1943-195s r 1951 S966 i : " s _ ig66-ig72 r: r Indu,ti l,,l,zation Growth Public Housing Construction Begins Urban Growth Urban Renewal Demolition In the early part of the loth century at a time when In 1943.i5o units of"war housing"were approved for The LaSalle Park Neighborhood remained a In ig5g,residents delivered a petition to the City asking the Grand Kankakee Marsh was still being drained.the construction in the neighborhood.These public housing major settlement area for African Americans.but for street.sidewalk.and sewer improvements.The initial area was mainly unsettled.In the few homes nearby, units were constructed for African American families neighborhood infrastructure lagged behind with narrow. response was the first urban renewal housing plan there were mostly Polish American or other eastern in an area bounded by Kenmore Street,Washington unpaved streets without curbs and sidewalks.and impacting 240 acres and hundreds of homes. In ig64 Europeans working in one of the many area factories. Street.Chicago Street.and Jefferson Blvd. Additional some areas were lacking a proper sewer system. a plan was finalized to deliver infrastructure.a 40 acre The emergence of Beck's Lake had generated the first units were built in ig44 as a series of 20 two family park and new community center.One hundred and industry of the neighborhood-ice harvesting. cinder block dwellings north of W.Washington St. Starting in the ig3o's.the former Beck's Lake Area thirty homes would be demolished including the cinder located in an area now occupied by LaSalle Park became a dumping ground for industrial waste and block"barracks",a symbol of substandard housing The coming decades saw significant changes to the property.The quickly built structures came to be known household refuse further filling in the marshy muddy conditions. area.As more factories opened nearby,migration to the as"the barracks" area surrounding Beck's Lake.Eventually.the city neighborhood by African Americans from the US South acquired the property and closed the dump site though By the mid igeo's.LaSalle Park was opened within the increacad and in ig11.South Bend annexed LaSalle informal dumping continued in the ig5o's. former dump/Beck's Lake Area with new athletic fields Park Neighborhood area into the city.In 1927.the city and a wooded picnic area.The LaSalle Park Recreation planned a sewer to accommodate industrial growth and Center was opened in 1.967 By the end of the decade. Beck's Lake was drained Work was complete despite LaSalle Park was complete with two new features:a poor conditions in the former lakebed. sledding hill and Beck's Lake-now restored to 8 acres. By ig6g.LaSalle Park Homes were under construction on the southwest corner of Washington and Falcon Streets When completed 5 years later it would include 15o rental units. ,-,i!E P+1'k N cjhi 'nc�oti Plan rJe '1:Jor'?_ud '31ZkCJIO. C1 19 Neighborhood Data All figures are based on Census Tract 23,which approximates the LaSalle Park Neighborhood plan area Population Age Race and Hispanic Origin Household Size el Number of Households!592 1ri:ulr,r, • Urban Renewal ,�, -59% BlackIIII _, 1�6 WNte 589� 1�J o 1 1,406 18% Other Race AAA It n 2D-39 People -11% T aPdore o Races y Average Household Size:1.99 people 1 k 24% 40-64 t 1811 1.612 1,9'1�\"""."."11.. 1,486 1566 1.aoe 18% ��,,�.r,;5 150 ,v, Hispanic or Latino 1000 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Median Age:37.1 Years(20 Year Source.Decennial Census Source.2u22 ACS 5-year Estimate.> Source.202o Cen>us Source 2022 ACS 5-year Estimates LaSalle Population:The neighborhood's population Age:Nearly forty percent of the population pu g P P Racial Composition:The majority of the declined from 3,524 people in 1960 to 1.927 in i5 childr0n under 1g years old,while almost Household Size:Nearly sixty percent of neighborhood is Black.white nearly 30 cf the households consist of a single person. 1g7o,before continuing to fall to LgOG people in twenty percent of the population is comprised population identify ti iernselves as Hispanic or 2020. of individuals aged 65. atinc. South Bend Population:South Bend's South Bend Age:Nearly thirty percent of South Bend Racial Composition:The majority South Bend Household Size:Nearly fourty population declined from 132.4k people in 1960 to the population is under 1g years old.while of the city is White,while nearly 17%of the percent of households consist of a single person. 1og.7k In 1g8os,before continuing to fail to 103.1k nearly fourteen percent of the population Is population identify themselves as Hispanic or in 2020. comprised of individuals aged 65.. Latino. 20 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Pion Neighborhood Background Household Income Housing Year Housing Built Percentage of households within each household income range Total Housing Units:714 Number of Residential Stnictures,714 Bulit 1980.1999 3,1 Links tera. him 13% Less Than $lo.000 a e ea Bunt 1960-1979 _ II,A19• V. is 39% $10.°W $74999 ilikSingle Unit Duplex 3-4 Units - 38% Owner Occupied (270 units) • Built 1940-1959 1,25.000- n - a/attta=a 34% S49.999 OM Sl% Renter Occupied t a r a:s:t (362 units) 1 test tau . 11% Vacant 182 Units) $99 999 5-9 Units 10+Units Built 1939 or earlier - i-I 3% I s,W,000. Median Year Structure Built 1955 Median Household Income:$22.125 Source 2022 ACS S-year Estimates Source 2022 AC5 5-vedi Estimates Source eoao Census Source 2022 ACS 5-yedr Estimates • Type of Housing:The majority of the Housing Ownership:A little more thari half of neighborhood's housing emits are single unit Housiflu Age;Almost g5%of the housing stock Household Income:Most households have a is Over 45 years old.About 1 in 6 homes in the the hot icing units in the neighborhood are renter stn irtiires lras(72 )Twenty-seven percent of homes total income of less than$35.000, occupied. are found in missing middle hi',,lct'atgs of a to to neighborhood were built prior to 194o. units South Bend Household Income:The median South Bend Housing Ownership:A little more Type of Housing:The majority of the city's housing Housing Age:Almost 87%of the housing stock Is household income is$49.056 than half of the housing units in the city are units are single unit structures(74%).Twenty-five over 45 years old.About 1 in 4 homes in the city owner-occupied percent of homes are found in missing middle were built prior to 1940. buildings of 2 to 10 units. ._isalle Pt,rk Neightnorhcc.d Plan Naionoorhood Background 21 Neighborhood Character Overview Residential Buildings Commercial Buildings Located on the west side of South Bend.the LaSalle Park Neighborhood features a range of housing The planning area has a mixture of homes,including detached dwellings,duplexes,townhouses,and small-to Western Avenue is a major east-west street that choices,important community institutions,unique medium-scale apartment buildings.Styles of architecture include ranch,bungalow,and American foursquare, features the neighborhood's primary commercial small businesses and industrial uses.The following is district.Mixed-use buildings can be found along its a sampling of the neighborhood's character. length. y __ ue.niraw' Igh MI . .ii;1 4.' ''' , 1 . a I R ib ,f. _ i -- . K' i 22 L .,,lle P.rI,N;.:n:7M ..�..ho,cl Pt,r Nei I'.rci,-i-:c rkacu.:,:-: Industrial Faith-based Institutions Parhs and Open Spaces Vacant Lots Light industrial buildings comprise the area north of LaSalle Park hosts many faith-based institutions. LaSalle Park is home to a signature park of the same The neighborhood has several vacant Lots where Linden Avenue and along Olive Street.east of the name.It features prominent public spaces including buildings once stood,some tots have never been neighborhood. the Charles Black Community Center.Beck's Lake. developed. recreational trails,and other athletic amenities'Pr- .'. fin { . iIli". . •� . l- . r.; + g l ! [ 1- ' 1 Lie �.. A. ak,� _ asp 1 I Z W W a C� Z W oZS Cn W U 0 a C5 Z Z Z J a Planning Process & Engagement Overview September 2023 October 2023 The City of South Bend developed this plan through a process that engaged residents,businesses.institutions. government agencies.and other neighborhood LaSalle Park • .""e 5pe" stakeholders.The planning process included online - Plan , Market" _ surveys,key stakeholder interviews,and workshops - � +� --- d ,nvc,.borh05001 oodPl3a.a, '• that gathered critical information about the LaSalle ^ s000 reaaeua+a"r."m.a, Park Planning Area's existing conditions,needs.and air vat Lass tax "..... opportunities.This engagement provided the basis for j;. : You have a VOICE! thisplan.Duringthe planningprocess.the City provided j ` a. . u Come and Share your thoughts ONLINE SURVEY°''''' 0""'""6"' Y w,ea,aSO...yo. • updates to the neighborhood organization and Common _ on the Plans for LaSalle Park 1 i o,�sklc 2 �ii3ioeee"." Council. r:) -.i PANEL L WORD f •• •' 10:00 ~- 2:00p.m. ,,.a:r. .MM.,0club.Mlr> 10.00 x.w AU WM TS, 1IeMrir>•! Gepra aq'm o"•cenac wa,c ' _ ap rY� O0,1 TOMORROW m;,a .a.ma .w1a0 0 a�umo.ww.,c r.$tr+wvon dn.aa•.y>aan �w March 19Lh a,. "` .�,,e.,.r.i". ,,,,,,, > . .� ....,.M..efiWM I LwcwdYttal•aOOMad6»rM \A Stakeholder Meetings Outreach Methods Housing Panel The City's planning staff conducted 14 virtual and The City used a series of outreach methods The City held a panel discussion on housing In-person meetings with neighborhood stakeholders throughout the planning process to encourage development by local community developers. Stakeholders included the neighborhood association, participation.These methods included mailings to Marques King,an expert on incremental housing community and nonprofit organizations,faith-based over g8o resident and property owner addresses. development.served as the keynote speaker. institutions,businesses,developers.City departments,' e-mail lists.and presentations to the neighborhood and City Council representatives.These conversations association. began to outline general themes and potential focus areas for the neighborhood plan. 26 Lawllc Park Pleighbo•Iiocd PiE, FL,niiiny PI,::.ess 5 Enyc,q-=,nt•nt November 2023 November 2025 January 2026 PLAN C SFAI - -.47:BLISHEO'N'L� Visioning Workshop Priorities Workshop Open House Adoption An all-day visioning workshop focused on At the neighborhood priorities workshop,participants Two open house events were held by the City Following public hearings,the South Bend Plan understanding the neighborhood and its vision confirmed that the data gathered online and from the of South Bend presenting key plan projects and Commission and Common Council adopted the for the future.Participants were asked big-picture visioning workshops were complete and represented concepts for public review and input. Attendees LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to questions and completed exercises on topics such as their ideas.The community was then asked to watched a presentation,viewed boards highlighting the Comprehensive Plan.This Plan now serves as the housing.infrastructure.land use and building form. prioritize potential neighborhood initiatives.This the plan.and met with staff. A draft of the full plan City's official policy for the area. neighborhood amenities.and neighborhood-specific helped prepare the framework and priorities outlined document was made available for review at the open issues. in this plan. house.online.and at the Charles Black Center. LaSaUe Pare,Neighborhood Plan.Plan-,eq Process&Enyagernenl 27 What We Heard Following are the main ideas expressed during the public engagement process for the LaSalle Park planning area.The items in bold were identfied as priority projects at the public workshops. Streets&Transportation Housing Built Form&Zoning Other Amenities Improve streetscape along the following streets: Support development of additional affordable Strengthen urban mixed-use character along Facilitate Development of a neighborhood-scale . Washington Street housing units. Western Avenue. grocery store. . Linden Avenue Repair existing housing stock and provide home Reintroduce neighborhood-scale retail. Expand youth and senior programs at the Charles Calm traffic along the following streets: repair workshops and training. Black Center. . Sheridan Street Promote construction of missing middle homes. Maintain affordability of neighborhood housing. Continue to make improvements to LaSalle Park. • Falcon Street Improve lighting: Increase homeownership in the neighborhood. Facilitate development of a Neighborhood pharmacy. • Along walking path in LaSalle Park • Washington Street Incorporate street trees in the tree lawn where possible. Improve condition of sidewalks Add more protected bike lanes and shared use trails. t ihillti R. _ xr I na II1' — r . � r_i. ..-: 28 LaSalle P::rk NeIghhoehoo.. Pi.r PI_inniny Proof S.Li,ci q mc,1.1t , . Infrastructure ° 1.11111111011111111.1.1.13 11.II.. .1111111.1°.. ,-,*Sigfi: ri".:=....-- Ilv--.---= 41°-- e— 7-74=z- — so•••••••••• — •••••••• , ...000" :41IW -.01100- Zi_jl ' -- •••• ___ •••.• -,..- .44. , -.....---.•=:=.7.: , ,_.,_____•• ,,.........„ ----nr••••••••••• ,. ' ----••••••••••• • • _ 1 -.•_•r=t..-— .10*,_ • ==',---•4141111411. \ ---- . „.. - =:---7.--,- • :". .,. it • kl ",....,•,-.:.-- '-...„ •-•--.;--.=- •••••••• .., - -... --. -------- •••••• I - ...--,------- •••••• . •••••••• ,..,'• - . •:•••• '....7.-- Favor to Places&Missing Amenities 4i I ,,, ,,,,,_ • / "4 a • • . _ ' . "--"'"'"' 00004.0000 - '" ............• Individuals complete planning exercises at the Neighborhood Plan Priorities Workshop. ..r.....). ...... ---11••••••••••• • I --••• „,--- ----------:.* ...411111pPIP- ... , L iiimmorpimmimannimm- -- ••• Some of the input provided at the workshops. ....- . ..„.....- ....-- . ., ..- .:-.7-....C...:.' ..... --..... ,.. ',.t..; - ............- '' 1 , -a'-1'••./,;-. '(..1_.": 4,•-•-:.'',,'If . ' I . •'-•.,'-'., 1:- ',.. •. fi,•-•-:'. .r ....:.-4, / 4.:,: 1 ,. ....... i - . ill I ,...,-- , , , „ •. , . . _ . ...._. .,....,.__ . ..,- Discussions after the Open house at Charles Black Center. - rriiit 2" J 0 i $ O- a QN Z vr '+1 a. R `v_ O • • O � .c ,/fir/ � O (p M W H Iw C � rm 0 O Zi L t m Z. Y T Q G r u' LaSalle Park Neighborhood PLan The following is a list of LaSalle Park Neighborhood project ideas which may be pursued by the City,nonprofit organizations,and the private sector over the next zo years.More information on the concepts listed below can be found on the following pages. 1 Priority Housing Area LaSalle Park Walking Trait Infrastructure Improvements Focus new infill housing development in the western third of the Complete multi-use path that surrounds the park and allow for neighborhood in order to provide a larger positive impact on the better connections into the park. neighborhoods housing stock. Streetscape Improvements&Traffic Calming Linden Avenue CjMedium-Density Residential Milli Beck's Lake Improvements Washington Street Explore denser housing options on the vacant lots along Washington 8 Consider ways to improve access to the lake and provide Sheridan Street and Kenmore to provide for a variety of housing types.This could additional water-related amenities and beautification, Falcon Street include cottage courts,duplexes,townhouses,or small-scale apartment buildings of 4-8 units. Street Connections 9 The Grove `„E LaSalle Park Homes Renovation Utilize vacant and hard to build on lots with tree nursery. Chicago Street 3 Create new connections to define public and private spaces to make Kentucky Street the development more walkable as well as renovate existing housing Bendix Drive units 10 Iowa Street Park Jefferson Boulevard Utilize hard to build vacant lots for a new open space with the () Washington Street Pavilion potential for new development. ��'*� Intersection Improvements Create a focal point at the corner of falcon and Washington that • utilizes the space between the Charles black center and the street Street connections Washington Street-Falcon Street 11 Washington Street-Kaley Street Explore options to reconnect neighborhood streets that were 5 Natural Habitat Preservation disconnected during urban renewal in the ag6os. Washington Street-Sheridan Street Work with property owners to conserve remnent woodend area. Iowa Street-Western Avenue 12 Western Avenue Mixed-use Linden Avenue-Colfax Street-Kaley Street Linden Avenue Continue to build upon the West Side Main Street plan () Provide sidewalks and curbs.utilizing decorative fencing to protect to promote new commercial and residential infill and the the wooded areas and to discourage access and dumping. renovation of existing buildings. Proposed Bike Traits 1 I.aSalle Park Perimeter Path Washington Street Falcon Street Legend ... '1/4 rti Elevation Below 710' ""• Single Famly Proposed Multi-Family Western Ave Infill 0>,: `A II I_i:, co c ig • z c ra a a ♦117% L 7 7 1 4• a � 0 ti1.:J tt7 /iii - C v'c7 ,c.mav *` ra r` J +iiiiiiiii///if77 � • ° !� ,7 '� �7• Lt4* c 7-11 1 I �6pg;__pp� i I r �I_1 T mm!'. iTt ar tank I I ®`/.XI 111, [It , . . . . • •• ,i..),...I, • i •A/3 __- •••,-- 9 iIn � m Oi� , 7 staa4- �A`1'rl7tT�-� s.y y ,+ 3359. 41 e.. � '3 del:_ 04 -" .4 3:'9: e ' O _ , C } lY y3 . .° C 'Icp .,.,., 0. 0 , _ .; , . , j . , . ,m 4440 tip a-- 4 ..,rases ' J 6 l ram n alb ea , 4 oi o a ® a in , �3• 4f7 ►A �9 3.3 m mb �ov 1 L‘171171 ; 1.1Q a b Z-', �j �.r Y' �o y ❑nO .-b- y ®�� 1 :3 1r•. i { ' ` , 3 a 1 / • i 3 Priority Housing Area I Site 1 r c „, Medium Density Infill I Sites 2 While new housing can be constructed throughout the neighborhood. Explore denser housing options on the vacant lots along focusing on a targeted geography can maximize the impact of new - r ' " ` Washington and Kenmore to provide a variety of housing types.This construction. :i —•,,,,r could include cottage courts.duplexes,townhouses.or small-scale '° aIc apartment buildings of 4-8 units. Prioritizing infill housing development within the western third of the . ci i 'ter ..NI '!4 D a �°j' ' Adding medium density housing along Washington presents a plan area(west of Falcon Street)presents a greater positive impact on !r 4po r■ ` o pir° a1,o:., Iii 1 compliment to other existing long standing multifamily properties the neighborhood's housing stock on streets that contain the fewests••- ��r 1 vacant lots, and adds value to the street as a priority corridor within the o neighborhood. The vacant lots on the northwest corner of A r�S+r ,;:.r__ fit.. This area is also least impacted by physical conditions,including Q 13 e0 Washington and Falcon present an immediate opportunity A` for a sizable development in a highly visible location in the unsuitable soils that make homebuilding more challenging and , J ,9, _J ;; expensive,a particular issue in a South Bend housing market already y °` " " }' 4..., neighborhood. strangled by elevated home building costs. - ,__ t'1,7=j" .'-="' , a. l!. , W ,,1 .. t 4 6 Y 6 * 3FIIIONE Iv , — ,.,,-‘,":.i. .t.. r- ..+--_ 1 ® ,14 s _ i 9 �, :i 1i1{ y 7,„,, aW _ f- 44.01 ,. -U b --)- Ij • r T.L:,...'..'. p;.cat ,;- Single Family Homes - „�,,** ¢r' i .1 0 In Townhornes f—1 i . {' p inesinimi f r✓ I -,J Vacant lots on Kenmore and Washington Priority Infill Housing Plan Views Shown in Rendering 34 Lo'-,L!o P..rk tNsi jhbo hu,ci PLa' fJeic,i--.borf.:ou Pl..- ) • s. ,� 4 A ( , _ ‘ ,a . •. f . . ,.... � \ t. _ sr __-`'ATM-- r w• ik 1 k i -1 .4,it der 4Y. w. \-�11t l S 1� • \j +f P,�f I f -.�• ,!r lam.'VT..,' =-' R : /- ' A� f a �� ',_�Y , •, !, t t/ ', !' ... I - .' j � i s - aril � N t 1 • 4 A= � . .e ,r , b 1.AAO - _ lam .., ik SSSfff !`i Washington Street Medium Density 1011 Housing Rendering LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan.Neighborhood Plan 35 LaSalle Park Renovations 1 Site 3 Current layout of LaSalle Park Homes has an inward focus that doesn't utilize public greenspace or engage with broader neighborhood. An improved engagement and definition between private units and public spaces through enhanced site design,better walkability,and heightened connections will shift the layout to have a more outward focus It Consider renovation of property exteriors to activate frontages, Connect interior access roads into a walkable network and support street access Introduce low fence or wall to differentiate between private patio space and public open space. _ �.� �,, .c New internal street '" - Linden Avenue connections , 4,.. ll ,..r....:___. , . Street r T r 10 n v 6 jl� �! r@, a l. . �I�.j`Ji� .r 'i [ ill.:u - Activate frontages r -Tor-h L ,.,,,,, `e 1 t, ih- Ar. —r 1,to,-_\ /'t'j ,icev r s& 5...41 ^, dr, ii. , Formalize open space y, ram„fri -,:_.., ^'� :, k, •-.;,... .i.:21.._L I ! '.-- P- 1.611f1' :1 L,.,,..-, _- r'i_-''_:'',.-...',_, ILL l.I,, _ tie rZZbPt'. ,:LL'_i1 1 1._g'L li"aig y Ra ', play equipment ra 17e 111."1 4 1 • it `IIilr1 1] J LaSalle Park Homes Rennovations Washington Street Pavilion I Site 4 The southwest corner of LaSalle Park offers a valuable vantage Transforming the space with a multiuse pavilion completes this Other improvements complementing the pavilion may include the point of the Washington/Falcon Intersection.Despite its prominence key neighborhood intersection.A variety of programing could be addition of benches.trees.pathways.and the beautification of the as a neighborhood location,the site is an underdeveloped part of adapted here,including resumption of the successful neighborhood blank west walls of the Charles Black Center for murals. the park with no particular purpose.The empty space disconnects market.The proximity of the pavilion becomes a more direct access residents from the center,and especially from its main and only to the Charles Black Center from the west by connecting residents entrance on the east side of the building. and encouraging more walking trips. I inr M A • V ' vl, l n • v IrSe a r Vr 1 y UI am. 0 j � , - ;m S r _ 'e) iV _ .gec .if p�,;•• , y its • J� t�P;. y a i��^!f. a�lr� �x:' % f' ;rgt R ,� If 4 r � ,tN"ffY�F'' cn 1 pt S►` !A: S a ` > , s, \ r,,4411,01#. `- W�sFiing ni5treet " ` ' 'fie won 1' "� i ,. ,r`'� . . 1 . : gel Charles Black Center Pavilion LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan Neighborhood Plan 37 _ 'ado- Natural Preservation ( Site 5 ".-x�- �, Privately held undeveloped property north of LaSalle Park. - Y ,, between the Norfolk Southern Railroad Tracks and Linden > Avenue,passively exists as a natural habitat today. s� „ter 1 . yl i Linden Avenue I Site 6 at. r � L.. The plan recommends improvements that bung better definition ` + 1. { 4. 1+ to the public/private edge of Linden Avenue including a tree : s� ~ L .1 14 lined walking trail complete with pedestrian oriented lights g ' _ tee.+ .p +1 �J and benches.The trail provides a new park vantage point and a l �- i - 70 A N. y l enhances a natural area already framed by trees.Reconstructing ) u{ 1 ,,t the street with a proper curb,combined with a fenceline , ,p „ , ,,,, {4" .,,p . o separating the privately owned property to the north.deters al i;1, vehicle access and tre csing. Z a 1� 4 . .. �,�4 ' 3 - p�i- • LA- G1�a'I dTt • /o,ifirp,t, lb �1�� )i,, �, / ? � a,U AY J .4,4:_lor,..,:7:4..; Linden Avenue Trail ¢ Y Q Shared use path 0 Fence to deter trespassing -77 • 0 Street lamps h s �-- j -' ® 38 L.-i.ltr_P 1Ik ti..1,hb� I ,_ _ Ft•.r f. _,,ai a.. a, S t .,t.` l� Y f d' % �9 t ,'ram' L w, •� _ • ,` t _ y L • •17 , .v { ',• �; 4 • +� C S '' - lr L F .. •�b. nl .! C .1 1, _ r3 * . R .r -, ,e 4' y . , • . i E • r ''fie t . c a' .. 4 0 Yi r a ,„ �,, it u� LaSalle Park I Sites 7, 8 •a" ,gam vim' a Construct a path that surrounds the park to build connections +. t"'= ` ,• ''`` � • and improve recreation.Adding a 10-12-foot shared perimeter �-O> : a path with trees and lighting better connects recreational ii . • `-� r v ,� a<_4 opportunities within the park and to other destinations outside - • ,p, - the park all while being a unified amenity of its own for walkers, ■�� '' . • -, _ .' cyclists,and other users. '■• _ Seek improved access to the waters edge and beautify the i' r rTc _i lake. Projects within the plan are meant to improve access and I••: _- ,,i - r a rk. I: ,> / , `,t ' � enhance beautification Including addition of a fountain/bubbler t h as a focal point and means to increase oxygen/aeration plus r. ' �' •P� �` - adding a viewing dock to the west side of the lake. 1 in MI t. t Nr, • •. - I _� r 1i ' �; t Rit-rrr�� � Expanding LaSalle Park represents a long-term opportunity 1...e, r - 7 to grow and strengthen one of the area's most important c 1, .. ., _ r community assets As surrounding properties become available �'' / h { r ' 5 over time for passive acquisition,the park has the potential ��*« , srre' r to expand organically,increasing the amount of accessible �°, J i - ■ i green space within the neighborhood.An enlarged LaSalle • /, ( C Park would provide numerous benefits,including improved c • • L� Fli u 4i• _ r • recreational opportunities,enhanced environmental quality. t'�; ®® ®,�} increased tree canopy.and better stormwater management. F •� .aa i< ‘'. Additional green space can also support public health. -<o'� - r" a-(�i ®^® -* ••• - _ ,N ' .__- neighborhood connectivity,and overall quality of life for� • e _ -, _. i w*+e- ,r.-,,s.cr ' • Washington Street._.,, residents. O r f 0. # __ _ The GroveI Site �„ yh LaSalle Park was once at the headwaters of the Grand Kankakee Marsh. In LaSalle Park,some parcels have gone LaSalle Park Map Ir.,/ undeveloped due to underlying soil conditions making to Views shown in rendering + - Proposed Trail Exisiting Trail construction difficult and/or costs prohibitive. Many of the parcels have remained undeveloped to this day as unintentional green spaces Like the area south of Washington St and across Beck's Lake.Undeveloped lots could be New Walking trail along perimeter Extra parking along Linden ( �- j� Beck's Lake fountain l D ) Tree nursery re m temporary tree nurseries to add coverage to (:) ""+++•••1»III \� the neighborhood tree canopy,provide trees for park and streetscape projects and to beautify the neighborhood. 40 LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan Neighborhood Plin cr allgr R c r. o ems. 1° ` l ` i a • 6 (1 't ir zDI C .,A'. ,Y r b r1 i' a 'w.. + c 43 0. Sit a jlg• .~ 1 t..7 1 N I.,. �J m 1. 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Dedicating the area as a small,second neighborhood park brings purpose , 1 , ''' a, _, - t t to this greenspace with an opportunity for passive recreation(seating areas. ,_ -gp # - r, 1��� ' walking paths,outdoor fitness,and organized events). Further development il- } r IiW i g' } fb t�lt I ,...a l dva. _ .... - I �f I, ,� of the area as a site for new residential units can widen the variety of housing �y�(- _. types,all within this new park setting. __ '1$x�AI1.mish.. , I 3 ; I. (,/a j I nfill Housing l . 4> `: I `;, I B , Iowa Street Park I... , ..,,,AA _,... : .,,) ,,„,, , ,... , ... . _ ,...., • • 1 •.,, �WesterniAvenue -• - r _ _ A -y _ [�I' 1 Western Avenue Green Map It,. Views shown in rendering 42 - Neighb:_.r hc:a P4.-,n . `42 ..,c "Mr' + ' ' - - io . ' ' 40, -.I- ' 1-7'-''‘. IV 'P `C"1 ..,.,, ,, . o ."- At'— ,--.Ai; -614 I, 0' ' '. ..0 C o 1 po-1 hti•=-It.o. ..,X. • t :..... . . 8 7 .‘• A .c cr, a. Z . 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'47'Jv,..W- l'V- . 4,,,i _A ,"s ,..,-,- . , - ' \ • ,,_711 -, I ,1 1 N4,.• k .."•ie‘- ^-.‘" / : •r-rt • _v- '. 1-- - ,..—,\ 0 4Lv•s ', 1 1 t4, ) -4"1,1' • ', -* 7:-` -,.%. `C•Nt321'."1 "` ' - - - -4 or ,..,. , Street Reconnections I Site ii As part of Urban Renewal activities within the neighborhood,four 1.Neighborhood Gateway 2.Micro Roundabout 3.Chicane Street 4.Woonerf Street north-south streets(Bendix,Lake.Chicago,and Kentucky)were closed with cul-de-sacs to the north of Western Avenue serving to cut off vehicular traffic.This was reportedly for public safety reasons preventing vehicle traffic from entering/exiting the neighborhood a at non-signalized intersections. _ ..4 .. ',� - 4 The plan does not suggest direct changes but instead explores oS f c .r .- options that might replace one or more of these cut-de- N a41" �_-s lit a t T�:. '? sacs improving connectivity to Western Avenue for all users. �M -$0 - _- Potential changes do not necessarily need to open the street for i} St?'- - „ - .."'� vehicle traffic but could focus solely on making access safer for ` 7 , - n —arAu pedestrians and cyclists. ' r L — i ,• r NIFFI I �' „' Ir — — —-.1 L - (`it M I ... li mo_ Four Ways to Improve Connections ,:; s x — �� f on Cul-de-sacs i,; ik* 1+1:_ —' 1 Add a neighborhood gateway Imo" 2.Micro roundabout - , i: .I .103 3.Bike and pod connection 1 - I i 4 `mil ` 11-0 i 4.Woonerf street-shared screed giving equal III Rl My.. priority to cars,bikes,and people I Ri NO ' ___ LJ L _ LJ L J a 1--I L Existing Cul-de-sac • • (/�•� • rX• O t F-_"1 !1 ( ) * VFes! 44 . _ Neiyrl ,rh..-,.-i r..:- s U•a:.JT..'Js'4: '�� '4- 'ir der"S P•d��. .,yti,yy, s• z..,e aaFF" 'L•'d+` I, 0�,,. * `his 4=*�a s�;- s 11 e e gar - �e fr ,�ierlr, • U trl Western Avenue Infill Concept Western Avenue Infill I Site 12 The Western Avenue Corridor has witnessed significant infrastructure investment and business development in the wake of the zoi4 West Side Main Streets Corridor Plan. Vacant and other underutilized properties dor ••- i : -",.. - if however have persisted as well as auto oriented uses that can prevent a 4>! • more continuous.walkable environment s- Additional residential development along Western in the form of mixed I' use or multifamily would be a compliment to continued retail growth and encourage more pedestrian trips on the corridor by making walking I �` more comfortable. — _ 'irk• r :, •� J) ► f I r % ,-I ,t - rl II , I : I il r __ _ .. -. 7.',-71, ,r-----,- . - :,,....t•ois: 1, - - '.-: , ::-Pi.., ,3 . -- ,, , t'.,1,4 _. -1,,t.,_ y,---- .. -.-..--.-------- 1-1.4 0.- ,:,, -- -tfitir. I,: r,, 7 iygg,_.... .41 ,..., ,' :. Jr(7,0,;;.1.,>..- ,,, )(fiv‘ VI/e, 46..Avenue r =_ _ 'IN 1 .;•, _— -- • "h•. II II . . -- .-. I w -- ', ` ® MixedU,,- -- 1: 11___j " est`1� 1-1 Existing ketar• — Western Avenue Infill Map ,^.Views shown in rendering Western Avenue Infill �J _::�siU P'• • '•:c',:.ahrc: -,.,r,,:P.an Neighborhood Plan 45 Housing Strategies A range of housing strategies will help ensure the LaSalle Park Neighborhood is a successful,diverse.mixed-income area. • Market Challenges Home Ownership 1;. . For the LaSalle Park neighborhood,the current cost of The study indicates that new-build for-sale units could The City of South Bend has several programs to assist constructing new housing is greater than the appraised have values in the range of$155,00o to$250,000.again first time homebuyers and current homeowners; value of the property once it is completed.This financial depending on the building format.Duplex houses or gap is a barrier to the financing and construction of attached cottages could be at the lower end of the • Certified First Time Home Buyer Education which required housing,especially market-rate units,in the area. price spectrum,while detached single-family houses s typically eq uired for most federal and state Additionally the high water table and soil conditions are more likely to be at the higher end of the range. housing assistance programs such as Habitat also impose higher construction costs in some areas of for Humanity and Community Homebuyers the neighborhood. The study further suggests that all of the new for- Corporation for home buyers whose Income does • lease units would be in multi-family structures,mainly not exceed 80%of the Area Median Income. A Residential Market Potential study completed for apartments or lofts.Some of the smaller units could the LaSalle Park area concludes that there could be also include a mix of accessory dwellings and small • South Bends Housing Counseling Agency offers the potential to add zg new for-rent units and 8 new cottages.which tend to be detached formats housing counseling and is open to all individuals in for-sale units,in any mix of detached houses,duplex need regardless of whether they are participating houses,and/or townhouses annually. Housing formats The study recommends that the City and developers in an assistance program.This includes both House on Sheridan Street were noted as a determining factor on values for both focus on parcels that provide the best visibility to foreclosure prevention counseling and for sale and for rent options.with attached and/or traffic for marketing and advertising exposures;and credit/budget counseling. larger multifamily buildings commanding a lower price locations that can help serve as catalysts for additional • point. The study also advised concentrating on infill reinvestment New housing placed in the right spots sites at a few important neighborhood nodes instead of can generate positive momentum for additional - a scattered approach. projects. Housing Repair and Quality v Housing repair assistance can allow neighborhood s s Assuming that local developers are successful in residents to stay in their homes.Code Enforcement , building for-sale units that appeal to movers they can can ensure that houses and their yards are kept in capture some households that otherwise would have acceptable condition;in particular.the City's Rental bypassed LaSalle Park as a potential place to live. • Safety Verification Program Code can assure a level of v c quality for rental housing units. :, v 80% 53% 53% During the planning process,participants stated that the need stated that absentee or stated the need forwere asked a series of questions about for repair of existing poor quality landlords more homeownership housing.Of those that responded... homes was an issue In were an issue In the was an issue in the Liberty Street vacant lot. the neighborhood neighborhood neighborhood Housing Study Housing Demographic , i or Sate and Rental Opportunities Site Selection 8 Based on LandUseUSA's study of 2022 American The market can support the construction of the following Rather than scattering the Annual Forecast Absorption New for sale units new units: to infill sites throughout the StudyArea.it would CommunitySurvey(ACS)data. 9 (townhomes or condominiums) • up to twenty-nine new for-lease rental units: be better to identify a few important neighborhood • Median Income:the study area's median • up to eight new attached for-sale units.including nodes where reinvestment is most likely to generate household income is about$20.000.which is condominiums and townhouses:and trickle-through benefits for additional projects. significantly lower than the city's median of about • up to eight new detached for sale houses. Areas to consider include areas with best visibility to S50,000 traffic(for marketing and advertising exposures);and • Rental vs.Owner Occupied 56 percent of This approach implies that all low-income households locations that can help serve as catalysts for additional occupied housing units are rented and 44 percent earning less than 60%ofAMI will not be able to afford reinvestment Price Range:Lower end of$155,000-$299,000 are owned new-builds,and instead will need to settle for units that • Owner Median Income:the study area's owners had been previously leased or previously owned by have a median household income of about prior tenants However,this approach might overlook the Street Connections 8 S25,000,which is significantly lower than the city's potential absorption of tiny homes,accessory dwelling. Following modern principles of urbanism,it is apparent median of about$70,000 small cottages,and micro lofts that could be built to that some improvements may be necessary to address • Rental Median Income:renters have a median address affordability. local street connectivity.This could include extending household income of about$15,000.which also is New For-Sale Single-Family Home four connectors(Chicago.Lake.Kentucky.and Bendix significantly lower than the city's median of about The instal study indicates that new-build for-sate streets)south to Western Avenue-even if it means S40,000 units could have values In the range of S155,o0o to undoing the expensive Infrastructure that created those • Median Home Value:the median home value is $250,000,again depending on the building format. dead ends in the first place.As much as possible,the closer to$95,000 in the Study Area and$145,000 Duplex houses or attached cottages could be at the city also should strive to purchase parcels needed to in the City of South Bend lower end of the price spectrum,whereas detached complete the east-west Jefferson Boulevard through single-family houses are more likely to be at the higher the StudyArea. end of the range.Developers could cautiously test Price Range:$155,000 $299,000 Addressing High vacancy the upper threshold of the price spectrum for a few This study estimates that the current vacancy rate for houses in 2024 and 2025,nudging their prices upward to the Study Area and the City of South Bend is close to $275,000 and perhaps even$zgg.goo. 2 9 15 percent.Ideally.vacancies should be at or below 6 percent,Some ways to accomplish this are: New-build construction could have contract rents in the • Provide additional programs incentivizing range of$g5oto$s,75o per month.The study suggests New rental units property owners to reinvest into rehabs, that all of the new for-lease units would be in multi- Stijl iiiiiiiSte i renovations.remodels.and perhaps even family structures.which implies apartments or lofts. expansions to add accessory studios or suites. However,some of the smaller units could also include Ida • One-to-one:At least one existing unit in the study a mix of accessory dwellings and small cottages.which area should be rehabbed for every new unit that is tend to be detached formats. MS Ste Stir slit a* litit built. We consider the possibility that even Low-income fat ate SU Mt aft 11111 households might be able to afford a new-build construction like an accessory dwelling,small cottage,or micro-loft Price Range:$950-$1,750 monthly LaSalle Paik Neighborhood Plan,Neighborhood Plan 47 Parks & Trails O ,' E i- o '' S Sir'_ .. e.t 4 . 61 If_ s - a l N Was1n9tu,..a,H" ii a e-- • -, dr _ .. Af iaM l qqR� ^•�,,.._ .��e. _ nk lelfarson Bold evsrtl S e ii LL s a _ y 1 ' - N4µorn tome Map showing Parks and Trails. LaSalle Park playground. LaSalle Park Pavilion. Parks and Traits Key Parks kecreation it-ails _ Existing Parks There have been many recent improvements to LaSalle Park including new The existing path around The Lake can be enhanced with better lighting walking traits,play equipment.improved Charles Black Center ammenities, and connected to a new trail placed along the perimeter of the park. _ Proposed Parks and Open Spaces and additional sports courts.In an effort to continue to improve LaSalle Park,additional amenities and improvements can be made. _ Proposed Trails (See Page 40 of LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan) The LaSalle Park Neighborhood can feature a series of formal and informal open spaces.Vacant lots along Washington Street south of the lake can feature a tree nursery to increase availability of trees to plant within the neighborhood.The wetland area north of LaSalle Park could be preserved as a natural area.If property could be aquired the area between Iowa Street and Kentucky Street could become a formal open space. 48 Lo.lie Pork Nt,i,1hti0-heocJJ PIc:r Nei I hurltoc, Pla.i Sustainability Principles South Bend is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2o5o,and each neighborhood has a role to play in reducing the community's emissions.The projects put forward in the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan can support the City's sustainability goals related to green infrastructure built environment,and clean transportation# r, ' yr . 2 z. . ,,0o,,, ,ii. fs� J tronspo 60, t _ - � � I __ _ . Y l l � I._. �.. _ . . ,_ •� • _ NI • ..„ ,. -.., .. . , . ::, „J. ..:.. .:___„.„.„._...,,... ._ , ,... ,, r„,. ,„,„Iiiiiiiiii =,_frZfr, A — r-II • ,• -.....iipmumalliriPF 0 .:;.;' Green Infrastructure Built Environment Transportation Green infrastructure plays a central role in improving air.soil.and Reducing energy use in South Bend will significantly cut greenhouse Transportation represents one of the largest sources of emissions in water quality by reducing energy use in buildings.supporting the gas emissions our community.so making biking.walking.transit.and other forms of capturing and use of carbon.and improving stormwater filtration. shared mobility more accessible to residents is critical • Rehabilitate existing structures to reduce carbon emissions and • Increase the number of trees planted to improve the energy construction waste. • Allow an appropriate mixing of land uses to reduce the amount effidency of buildings by lowering the energy needed to heat or • Reuse materials or select lower-carbon building materials when of travel required. cool a building. constructing new housing. • Add new bike lanes and improve walkability to allow more • Plant street trees to help extend the useful life of street • Promote the use of solar panels for energy generation. people to safely bike and walk reducing vehicle-related pavement due to increased shading of pavement. • Encourage urban residential infill and the use of existing emissions. • Reduce paved surfaces in the neighborhood to help lower public utilities and infrastructure to reduce the need to extend • Construct shared use paths.which put less stress on the stormwater run off,improve water quality,and reduce services into rural areas. existing street infrastructure,ultimately reducing the fiequency vulnerability to the urban heat Island effect of street repair. • Seek to have water be absorbed where it falls instead of • Promote public transportation,which compared to driving transferred off site for processing. alone,reduces emissions and improves air quality. L.,S,:t!=Palk.Nelc{nborh-or,J Plan r+,,ghboihood Plan 49 Greening The Neighborhood Greening neighborhoods creates healthier.more energy efficient.and attractive neighborhoods where residents and natural ecosystems can thrive. What is a Healthy Tree Canopy? Current Tree Coverage The City's goal for urban neighborhoods is to have 40%tree - 1Hi E J V L - • " •P`• `� ate ;; .� _ 3^ yy�t.K q•. p ice. canopy coverage by 2050.The urban tree canopy is measured as a r•;,r.;:;r- percentage of the overall land area that is sheltered from above by . .. _ Existing Tree Canopy 1 tree branches and leaves.Smaller green areas on the following map indicate trees that have not yet reached full maturity Existing Street Tree Building Footprint IY g t� ''` �_ --often zb • • • 'Under Avenue i • • ..r r rg*r,� lit_` i' .•1*• •Pirli ,. � :t k.. '', Y• j ., N • 4 .- _. . I.!.....••.... ► ,! v.. ,i• colt 0 • 1 r I •..a. • ;it: - ~ rip. . ♦ • !• ... : :,�••� - ~ ,• ijI11 "Piet',: { WL4W al t yy o r• '...� ` : -Aerson Boulevard • -„-- •K «. Tree canopy in LaSalle Park. �,e '. ';i t'.e *• • � •:.,,vim! V, yj'.:r� fi I : :. - -- _ ---, .:tern Avenue T'r: - -- Map showing existing tree canopy. Why is it important? Trees are essential to healthy neighbor•buds by providing the following Potential Canopy:Additional Street Trees benefits: • removing street-Level air pollution. • cooling down neighborhoods(heat island effect). • slowing traffic and helping to create safer.walkable streets, - • improving community health and wellness, T ,r' _ Existing Tree Canopy • reducing flooding.erosion,and water pollution from runoff. Existing Street Tree I • creating stronger and more attractive places. I • reducing urban noise(cars,trains), . , M EaProposed Street Tree • increasing energy savings for heating and cooling buildings,and • ae2 r'` _ = _ •_ Building Footprint increasing property values. ••.•••.w r. •.fit Avenue _ - . +: ,•, :1r4, '• .�▪ = - r�•7,i. How does this plan support it? L IR i 'r.r• I ti. =S• •� io• The LaSalle Park Neighborhood has a current tree canopy of 27%. .• •. c• ,- S . .� • • a _ This plan proposes installing a tree every 30 feet along streets where N I? " • ' • I • .•.--` •.'�.••Y Co1ffx• : • . possible and in public spaces as shown in the concept designs.This i:, .• - • A,a .. • •, P • effort would yield approximately an additional 912 trees,raising the t ••;} -7. : j M 1S •••y- •*. '• ti..y�. �• I .•. tree canopy to 33%within the planning area Additional trees must be 3 u,l :. - •'•.} • j • •��,`y � .. • ad �" planted on private property to achieve the citywide goal of qo%tree . L■ .:_, .ri_-‘ 1' ,�Wtz;ashington Street_ _ • canopy. 1:7 --t;! •3: t:? 1 atil 1 1 • ...: • .• ^_ I� ' � 4soe .. a r "lT CO2 tia._.r�... -, �• n Boulevard I .a' . 1 sa l I y• 't:a '...r• • - i■ -•- °tit t'- •• e' is & ir V 1 i,;-":----.• 4.: 4 't & 1E: )1.! a.;'r'.2',1, t i".. ..:11 . 0 "mil_ I. -�_ 1,a, �. / _le. •. . -_1 4 _ • ,-• `Western Avenue 2.7 $86,987 - - i Energy Savings Map showing potential tree canopy. Gall � n 1,485,007 ons tonnwat Runoff Prevented Pounds Sequestered Planting g12 additional trees results In carbon sequestered.water runoff saved.and energy costs reduced.Calculated on designitreetools.arg based on 3o-year time frame. LaSalle Park NeighborhoJd Plan Neighborhood Plan 5'.•. 0 ■m OS 411. 1. a m E C 3 0 m a. °2f inn c m 0 a r^ VI 4J QN) I Streetscape Improvements & Traffic Calming Throughout the planning process,participants Streetscape Improvements Intersection Improvements Traffic Calming frequently noted the need to address the condition Streetscape Improvements are large-scale projects Intersection improvements are projects to improve Traffic calming involves small-scale interventions of streets,alleys,sidewalks.and lighting within that may: safety.often by reducing excessive pavement widths to alter the physical design of a street to improve the LaSalle Park Neighborhood.As these types • have significant traffic and aesthetic impacts: and enhancing pedestrian crossings. safety for pedestrians.bicyclists,and motorists of infrastructure improvements are important to • include changes to street pavement width. every neighborhood in South Bend.they should the full replacement of driveway approaches. be addressed on a citywide scale according to curbs.and sidewalks condition,funding,and current priorities.Yet,this • upgrade street trees and lighting:and Priority Areas Priority Areas plan does identify places to receive improvements • include traffic calming elements. beyond general maintenance. Western Avenue-Iowa Street Kaley Street Priority Areas Washington Street-Kaley Street Falcon Street The project list that follows was developed based Sheridan Street on input gathered at neighborhood workshops, Washington Street Washington Street Falcon Street from 311 calls to the City of South Bend,and Linden Avenue Washington Street-Sheridan Street planning and engineering considerations.Changes to streets in the LaSalle Park Neighborhood should be improved in accordance with South Rail Road Crossing Bend's Complete Streets policy.The use of streets by people on foot and bicycle is prioritized over Explore grade separation of the Meade and/or Olive high-speed vehicle travel.Street improvements Street crossings of the Norfolk Southern Railroad Rail Line through use of an underpass that would allow for should support the use of the Transpo bus system. safer passage for all users. The scope and complexity including by improving the comfort of bus stops. of the project would require significant external funding from State and Federal government sources. Priority Areas Meade Street Olive Street During the planning process,participants were 0 stated improved sidewalks O stated they walk to LaSalle Park stated they walk in the would encourage them to asked a series of questions about streets.bicycle 5 3 neighborhood. OUt Of 5 Q or the.Charles Black Center. infrastructure:and other infrastructure topics. walk more. M I __ „ .. t „ , „„ i l ,... I., ' ,- — Linden Avenue 1Fe } �( -- M k Colfax Av�n:ei x, .i J.1 to E w e9� a ar r- r Li - _ � _. a. ti i`r _Washington Street tI :i r '� Jeffers'Boulevard •f� _ *•y a:t14:1 ,a--1:11t,'11:87-- �S , p. 0 ' V. �. �' ��^i `I x ..�: nL,.r 2 � F��. 9 + ��ys^v6.es � �,F: ��Pf� � '� • � i._• - r . s ftl �I S�' l 4 ' g 4 *..- i � r' Streets Map Key .#€' fi .., . 4 .. W f r`" i' E . Streetscape Improvements IIIIIM Traffic calming 41146 Intersection Improvements t•/�e - ! 7 Rail Road Crossings i4..a Map showing infrastructure improvements. LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan.Streets&Transportation 55 Bike Infrastructure Following is a list of bicycle-related projects proposed for the LaSalle Park Neighborhood. ��: r sit -..-.: _ .� 1--,_. .. i I it OA �.. `11 •0 • sirflR , " -- i ..1 d, k.J'FCJ Protected Bike Lane Shared Use Path Bike Lane Shared On-Street Facility separated from motor vehicle traffic by a curb,planter.or other Off-street facility shared by people on foot and bicycles Designated lane for bicyclists On-Street facility shared by both physical barriers for the exclusive use of people on bicycles within the street normally marked vehicles and bicycles without with a painted Line and cyclist designated space for each. symbol. Route Extent Route Extent Route Route None Washington Street-Falcon Street- None None LaSalle Park Linden Avenue Linden Avenue Kaley Street-Falcon Street Washington Street Sheridan Street-Kaley Street Falcon Street Washington Street-Western Avenue During the planning process,participants were asked L f�j them staled better lighting would 0 stated designated bicycle infrastr ucure a series of questions about bicycle infrastructure. (�v 0 encourage the Lo bike rnore. 6 O/0 would encourage them to bike more. Bendix Trail. Kennedy 'V" -- '111111111111111111111i11fu1,i,. , ^t �� y j 1 L1 ._ ,., lndefAveenue M;- 1��, . '^ r Y " I - �' "'e -. Orange Street :., obt i^ i , :.: ii r • �1 �'t.to. ,� co' DaxAvenue r m 1 N , t!L 1 u ,m FI s •$ III .� -_ Streets Map Key Sc=� r. W�1��� ' , Washington Streot " _ W m1� r ,— s, 7� _, "� i,�,� Protected Bike Lane N a 3i ` ffi' w Si pared Use Path(Trait) ch o x41, w Bike Lane in Jefferson Boulevard- r y .- --.1, ,`z Ir 9 ' 1)R*' �a.4la Shared On Street :'Western d t c ms4 ,� Branch s LL j `-.Library - .7100.. A , 4.:77:_. ° r i E ` Avenuew rA Protected Bike Lane __ t 111111 - - .•�-----�v�, '�"-'ini. �, Shared Use Path(TralD a 111111 Bike Lane _ 111111 Shared On-Street H. - Map showing bicycle infrastructure improvemei its. a 5 i Sa N cC l.e Pura e� hor hood Pict. t eels 5-5 ar.sp ni t�!lun II MI Ca a 0 �T rn co N = oZS E rn N O � L_ +erg � N .M W Built Form & Zoning Overview SI Suburban Neighborhood 1 ± S2 Suburban Neighborhood 2 U 1 Urban Neighborhood i The built form of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood is guided by the South y _ + • Bend Zoning Ordinance and its zoning map.The zoning ordinance is a Local tom,,, 4 r7Fr 4. `�~' r r�` �►+ ,� '-t taw that governs the physical development of property.both the form and 400 - - _- �- lir ;, :itipt w s. ' �! *y scale of buildings and the specific use of land. r. • .. �y - o -dr l rI'P''' `c V _ The future zoning map within this section proposes how each lot within ''a' `yIttthe LaSalle Park Neighborhood should be zoned following adoption of this 4 i a �� • . �� plan.Over time.propertywithin the neighborhood should be allowed to • - , },�,r -t �,, 9 redevelop gradually to the next increment of development. a z s, Combined with the regulations found within the South Bend Zoning 1 Ordinance,the aim of the future zoning map Is to maintain and enhance �/ <. the LaSalle Park Neighborhood's pedestrian-oriented,urban environment. Ai �� �ti I .' �\ 51,E \�\'' Generall vehicle access,parkin and garages should be from alleys when T • ® , i �JL ' present.Vacating of alleys discouraged as it hinders redevelopment of - .-A . k r, h N i'" 7 c A Olps : ,' "^ 1 vacant lots Drive throughs are discouraged,and if they are present,they 'S 0 l �y . + a l ► ,. .'_' should be designed not to be visible from the street.New commercial - '~ development should occur according to the standards of the NC — ry // Neighborhood Center District Intent - I The Si,Suburban Neighborhood 1,District I he 52.Suburban Neighborhood 2,District The Us.Urban Neighborhood 1.District As properties are developed or reused,nonconforming conditions should be brought into conformance with the proposed zoning district in the plan. primarily supports single-unit residential supports a full range of housing types supports mostly single-unit detached This includes landscaping,parking.lighting,and building standards. development on larger tots with large including apartment buildings placed on large dwellings.but well designed duplexes would 1 setbacks. lots with large setbacks. also be appropriate.The Us District features modest building setbacks and inviting This plan seeks to allow a greater quantity and diversity in housing units: doing so will permit people to find housing within the neighborhood that frontages,such as porches and stoops. I meets their price and lifestyle needs.Ancillary dwelling units such as garage apartments or backyard cottages,are encouraged for the LaSalle Where It Is Appropriate Park Neighborhood. Due to its suburban nature,the Si District Due to its suburban nature,the S2 District The Us District is well suited for most of The South Bend zoning map divides the city into twelve zoning districts. is not appropriate in the LaSalle Park is not appropriate in the LaSalle Park • the LaSalle Park Neighborhood.This plan Seven of these districts are proposed for the LaSalle Park Neighborhood: Neighborhood. Neighborhood. would support special exceptions for newly Us,U2,U3,UF,NC,OS,and I constructed duplexes. I 60 L,,ali--Park Nflic:nb"rl-,00il Pt;,,, Buiii -_ rn...�onu U2 Urban Neighborhood z U3 Urban Neighborhood 3 UF Urban Neighborhood Flex NC Neighborhood Center DT Downtown e ' .- .. " sue. ..`® .`1, w 1` sr.. " , q�... y i. s'yn. y Vitt i • tio., `d'V ..0 sr . Scr,. ;fit �, F' ice. �' .Q� ;Cr `',. . t _ ''1•.,:::1,1,1.°`-'1,, ,,., :.• 'a•�"•, .. .". e al °�^ 4r \�\ rrt. !! r F =r' i1r1111! r rrII1Iii- Ste+ I1lift It'll 1 1111!Ir 'III' I11111 r 1. !*t- �\ fl ' \ 41 m"0'i ` nr il�/" \ t� '' ' 1: t'-•^� I°ti '' ;11;11 Il�jl�/�•. �R o. �r.v• ,i , to i hi p .t n � y_ h U i a r( t�It I�0 1F The Us.Urban Neighborhood z.District The U3.Urban Neighborhood 3.District ; The UF 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 density.mixed-use urban centers. development of South Bends 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 or 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 major corridor.Buildings usually have small modest setbacks and inviting frontages.such in the U3 District may be built up to four stories four stories or no setbacks and can be up to four stories. as porches and stoops. in height. In addition to having higher concentrations of housing units.these areas typically serve as the commercial centers for their neighborhood Areas south of LaSalle Park are appropriate Properties along Falcon Street are well suited The UF District is appropriate for scattered Areas along Western Avenue are well suited 6 The DT District would not apply to properties for the U2 District.The plan would support for the U3 district may be appropriate for the Locations to support small-scale services and . for the NC District i in the area of LaSalle Park. rezoning properties within the Ui District j U3 District if limited to 6 units and 2.5 stories. retail.especially at Intersections, south of Washington Street to the Us District for sensitively designed buildings of up to ,1 four units built at a scale compatible with surrounding residential properties.See t proposed zoning map for more details. OS Open Space EINIMMIMI C Commercial, IIndustrials H p Historic Preservation 1 { ti:< ,r mac, .-.'A .' n r s �,a :/�',�' \� F� `' 1. • • e• sue ` • 4ri 0.10; '.� t .� `.�tl - '( 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,Historic Preservation.Overlay development of public parks and other open development of university campuses. to hign-intensity commercial uses that are to high-intensity industrial uses,typically District is established to preserve historically spaces. auto-oriented and found in suburban locations grouped along highways and major streets significant buildings and sites of historical. and separated from residential uses. architectural,engineering,and cultural significance in South Bend. Where It Is Appropriate The OS District includes LaSalle Park and The U District is not currently proposed for the Because of its suburban auto-oriented nature. The I District is appropriate for existing The planning area does not currently include Beck's Lake.Proposed future open spaces LaSalle Park Neighborhood. the C Commercial District is not appropriate in industrial areas located in the northern tier of any local historic districts or local landmarks. like the Iowa Street park or the tree nurseries this urban neighborhood. the neighborhood Any development in the I should be OS if implemented. District should be sensitive to surrounding land uses.Expanded industural uses should not be considered beyond what currently exists in the neighborhood. 62 Las.,illa Pcuk N•_i;ihb„ n, ,d Nl-:n bout 6 Zonir,1 i 1 (-- ., .. rye '.- .', 4yZ'--- i 4 'i `� e ".,..4'-5,i-1 - -' : _I _._1 _-'j�'I��-m •$ { i 'mow• '� ==` — .>__ Zoning Districts .. 9 I; i m C M_ r'- e lIg Ui Urban Neighborhood i N =;—,-.— ,--. ..` i i------ --- ,I"."- . - U2:Urban Neighborhood 2 m_E_; ; r-_-.: —_hin f _ �` n Street 'R_.' "- 3� r i `- f� i --_tea „ ' -a '11111i � U3:Urban Neighborhood 3 , _ ' 1 ' < __ :_ "` -ew. UF:Urban Rex NE- � _ =..g _ 6 . ' ' -- �� �1= 6=4 „ r�t� � a ,.e,_ L III NC:Neighborhood Center 0 - tra J tot=_.. ,efferson Bouleva '�' "�_�_ ,�' jakime to=11111 � in -IIMMI— e-- gran.: _ _� ���` '��j �'.: lig OS.Open space dill r —^_" z _LL O �Y� P Industrial _ 'It1iEE3NM��� . ', 1II y� ' ' e1! .. ,. I 1 l i#�' -�,�Nt C:Commercial "'� Western Avenue t 1 potential Future i�m.� Tree Nursery Area Proposed Zoning Map for LaSalle Park Neighborhood Area. LaSalle Park Neighborhood Plan.Built Form&Zoning 63 Building Types The table on the following pages illustrates the character of different building types and shows in which zoning districts they are permitted.Building types do not apply to the OS.U.C.or I zoning districts. Carriage House I Detached House I Cottage Court I Duplex 51 a eee® Ss er. Gee ®� ® Ss eeeee - Zoning Districts s. / I ` Si Suburban Neighborhood i = 4101 .., g ■_ ri„, ,.\, al SuburbanNeighborhood 2 , oi f �` ..I.,fa, eto Urban Neighborhood I. -'. _ `,� a t*- -�.....- i _ ', l' t ®Urban Neighborhood 2 `�' _ _ Urban Neighborhood 3 ..._ 011 4 yl 5� ti Urban Neighborhood Flex r^ i ��i�eA _ Ry z i _ 441 411)Neighborhood Center 11* 4 I�- 4 i Downtown s. __F. i ® A ® • � 1 4.. 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C < e. .,:.0,.1.,4,-._,4.. ..',... _,,,'....,, -.'4 ...„,• ,,.,, . __.-,Ly_. r___,'--.7.,,_,,,!_.___-,._._,,.,. ,• •_ 1 . ,,,., `tom?-_t_1•_,.7__..•o•..:..-.. ,. _.i,.'., .• .,, .. ....,•_,...,._.-._ 8 _,_;.H,1.1•.,,.:.,.....c e ..,._ ,,I ,_„,,1,.1__‘_.__,-• C 4 _ Ji I , • F o (2 Si)c o • (1) l.. a 0 Oa NN o ) ` i EN a m U C Implementation Matrix This plan outlines potential projects and activities to occur in the neighborhood over the next 20 years Major pro acts.especially those to be undertaken in the next so years.are highlighted in the implementation matrix below. Strategy 1: Create a safe and attractive neighborhood through infrastructure improvements. Lead Responsibility Timeline Potential Partners Amon Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years 1.01 Linden Avenue:Complete streetscape improvements,improved intersections,pedestrian . • crossings.and shared use paths near LaSalle Park 1.02 Washington Street:Complete streetscape improvements,improved intersections,pedestrian crossings,and shared use paths connecting to LaSalle Park. 1.03 Streetscape Improvements and Traffic Calming:Complete high priority traffic calming on ■ ■ . neighborhood streets especially along Sheridan,Falcon.and Kaley. Falcon Street Path:Improve access and safety of pedestrians and cyclists through shared-use ■ ■ 1.04 path cur Harrison Elementary School to the Neighborhood U 1.05II Il Thees:Plant trees where possible,especially in the city right-of-way,to increase the urban tree LaSalle Park Nperty ho Association. ■ ■ ■ canopy. Property Owners 1.06 Promote Curb and Sidewalk Program:Promote existing curb&sidewalk replacement program ■ LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association • • U to assist with costs 1.07 Street Connections:Improve connectivity along Bendix,Chicago.Kentucky.and Lake Street. • • • • Intersection Improvements:Improve instersectrons along Washington anc Falcon.Washington ■ ■ ■ ■ 1.08 and Kaley,Washington and Sheridan,Iowa and Western,and the ntersection' between Linden Coflax and Kaley. ($ L.S,.,.te P.rk N,Eiyn .. .. i • r.+ • Strategy 2: Improve park spaces and access. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action City Partner Potential Partners 1-5 Years 5-10Ycars 1W-Years 2.1 The Grove:utilize never developed tots for potential tree nursery in teh short to rnediurn term. ■ Property Owners 2.2 LaSalle Park Updates:Improve access and safety of pedestrians and cyclists through shared- El use paths along the park. 2.3 Beck's Lake Improvements:Improve engagement to waters edge by adding a pier and fountain. NI LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association Il II 2 4 Iowa Street Park:Develop a passive recreation area on never developed lots above Western ■ LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association U Avenue along Iowa Street. 2 S Charles Black Center Pavilion:re-engage space on coner of Washington Street and Falcon ■ II Street by building a pavilion to host gatherings. Strategy 3: Develop and preserve housing in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners City Partner 1-5Years 5-10Years 10+Years Develop Housing:Support the production of a range of housing types including new construction and rehabilitation of market rate and affordable units for owner and rental housing il Community Development Corporations.Developers. ■ In ■ 3.1 Prioritize housing development in the Western third of neighborhood(West of Falcon) Builders.Financial Istitutions Consider Medium density housing along Washington and Kenmore vacant lots. 3 2 Home Repair:Ensure housing is well maintained by offering owner-occupied housing repair . Nonprofit Organizatiors Property Owners.Financial NI NI III assistance and using code enforcement toots as necessary. InstitJtions 3• ,3 Home Ownership:Explore mechanisms that can promote and transition renters into Nonproft Organizations homeowners in the neighborhood. 3.4 Residential TIF Area:Investigate creation of residential TIF area within the neighborhood. 111 U 3.5 LaSalle Park Home Renovations:Support project with design considerations that create more ■ Nonproft Organizations In intentional public and private space 3.6 Iowa Street Park Housing:Develop higher density housing that integrates with the new park Community Development Corporations.Developers. ■ space. Builders.Financier,istitutions 3.7 Western Avenue Mixed Use:Promote additional residential infill development on targeted ■ Property Owners.Developers blocks. 3.8 Zoning:Update the zoning map for the plan area. III El Strategy 4:Address underutilized and problem properties in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline Potential Partners Action City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years 4.1 Problem Properties:Utilize the Chronic Problem Properties regulations to reduce the negative I ■ I LaSalle Park Neighborhood Assocation I 111 III . impact of problem properties on the neighborhood. Strategy 5: Develop sense of community through neighborhood engagement. Lead Responsibility Timeline Potential Partners Action City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years 5.1 Capacity Building:Build neighborhood capacity through engagement of all neighborhood ■ ■ LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association II III residents 5.2 Neighborhood Events:Hold neighborhood events which celebrate the neighborhood. 111 LaSatle Park Neighborhood Association El . U 5.3 Communication:Develop and maintain communication with neighbors including residents of El LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association iU II rental housing. 5.4 Youth Programming:Continue to support additional youth programming through city and other ■ IIILaSalle Park Neighborhood Association II II 111 community facilities 5.5 Relationships:Foster relationships among the City,neighborhood institutions.and the ElLaSalle Park Neighborhood Association 11. II NI neighborhood organization. 71 L n Salle Park N='ighhor hoc Pcrr. Implern cctatio NI