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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION PLANWeed & Seed ProgramSouth Bend, IndianaPage 30How would you spend city moneyin the neighborhoods?33%Dress up the Neighborhood/Enhance Design & Appearance26%Provide More Open Space/Gathering Space for Residents14%Increase Homeownership13%Increase Safety of Neighborhood6%Reduce Rental Units4%Community Sense of Ownership (Block Clubs, Marketing)3%Utilize Existing City Programs½%Western Avenue½%Strengthen Local Business OpportunitiesA resounding theme throughout the planning process was the neighborhood’s desire to relay to city leadership how exactly they would like to see municipal funds invested in their neighborhoods. In response to this, each stakeholder was given a set amount of “South Bend Dollars” which they could spend on particular neighborhood needs. More options than money were provided so that choices had to be made. Actions in this plan respond directly the neighborhoods’ priorities.“MONEY IN THE BUCKET”““MONEY IN THE BUCKETMONEY IN THE BUCKET””