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Mayor Luecke outlined the overall corridor approach for 2006. He emphasized three key points: <br /> 1. Corridor Fundamentals <br /> Building alliances and partnerships. Providing excellent public services from <br /> police patrols to pot hole repair. Citizen driven planning and decision-making. <br /> Business growth. Innovative projects and visible results. These are some of the <br /> core elements of the corridor program's success. Since its inception,the program <br /> has required that each corridor group work closely with the City and other <br /> community partners to prioritize their goals. Adhering to these fundamentals is <br /> the key to expanding the private market response we've seen and the positive <br /> attitude we've achieved. <br /> 2. Strategic Planning and Investment <br /> Making sure that the projects selected are well planned and coordinated to <br /> maximize private investment is critical to ensuring that we are good stewards of <br /> the corridor funding. Through specific planning, each corridor group is currently <br /> working to redevelop priority properties that are essential to creating opportunities <br /> for impact. <br /> 3. Commitment <br /> All of the corridor groups remain committed to their efforts to increase the <br /> participation of existing businesses. It is a continual challenge to keep marketing <br /> and promotion efforts fresh. Local business owners are busy growing their <br /> operations and it's often difficult to remain involved in corridor planning. Special <br /> events and activities are planned to recruit new businesses and give each corridor <br /> a unique identity. <br /> Funding for the improvement plan is generated through COIT(County Option Income <br /> Tax). Mayor Luecke's initiative demonstrates the importance of COIT dollars to the community. <br /> These funds are directly invested along commercial corridors and in neighborhoods for important <br /> capital improvement projects. Corridor funded projects include streetscape improvements, <br /> building enhancements, and site development. <br /> Councilman Rouse said, "I'm sure that this year's efforts will bring about more improved <br /> facades, inviting streetscapes and business attraction. On behalf of the City Council,we are <br /> proud to be a partner in this good work." <br /> "At times, it can be challenging to remain patient with the pace that progress occurs, yet I <br /> am encouraged by all that we've completed. The confidence of business owners along corridors <br /> throughout the city, like Ms. Brazier here on Miami, is wonderful. We are especially excited <br /> about the new vision of the Portage Avenue Corridor Group and we are proud of the momentum <br /> we've gained across the City,"Mayor Luecke continued. <br /> "Good ideas are being generated and resources are being used effectively to accomplish <br /> our goals. The planning and coordination that occurs between our Planners and Corridors <br /> Leaders to make the programs and projects a reality is a critical component. As we welcome <br /> people to our growing downtown and vibrant neighborhoods,the rewarding work of our corridor <br /> partnership is evident everyday,"Mayor Luecke concluded. <br />