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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION PLANWeed & Seed ProgramSouth Bend, IndianaPage 32Vision for the NeighborhoodsVision for the NeighborhoodsStakeholders prepared the following vision statements for the target area neighborhoods. These statements reflect the desired outcomes from implementation of this Neighborhood Restoration Plan.Shared Community VisionShared Community Vision“We are a community of diverse cultures committed to working together to create safer and more pleasant neighborhoods that meet the needs of our citizens of mixed family sizes and income groups. We have united our voices through the Weed & Seed Initiative to identify the issues we must overcome, and the resources we need to build and strengthen our part of the South Bend community.”WestsideWestside“We are a safe, family-oriented neighborhood of high homeownership within varied size homes that express its emerging ethnic character.”St. CasmirSt. Casmir’’ss“We are a safe, diverse, yet close-knit family neighborhood of well-maintained homes which reflect its mixed-use, historic heritage and physical character.”NEIGHBORHOOD VISIONNEIGHBORHOOD VISIONNEIGHBORHOOD VISIONLaSalle ParkLaSalle Park“We are a safe, family neighborhood which respects and treasures its long-term residents while enjoying new housing development to welcome new homeowner residents.”Goals of the PlanGoals of the PlanStakeholders concluded that four specific areas of need should be addressed to strengthen their neighborhoods. Such are the goals of this plan.Infrastructure RestorationInfrastructure RestorationTo refurbish neighborhood streets, sidewalks, alleys and park facilities.Housing RestorationHousing RestorationTo refurbish housing in the neighborhoods, to promote owner occupancy while reducing rental, and to promote new housing construction.Neighborhood OrganizationNeighborhood OrganizationTo support neighborhood organizations so that they can combat troublemakers in the neighborhood and represent themselves regarding neighborhood needs.Supportive Communication Supportive Communication To establish inter-neighborhood communication and to elevate the stature of the area through strategic marketing initiatives.