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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION PLANWeed & Seed ProgramSouth Bend, IndianaPage 46Implement Special Development Initiatives1. Western Avenue Initiatives– Support ongoing redevelopment initiatives along Western Avenue. These efforts include new business recruitment, building façade upgrades, demolition of dilapidated buildings, streetscape enhancements. Consider new housing on vacant parcels oriented toward north/south streets. Plant canopy trees to “green” the corridor.2. Green Market– Develop market space to sell local produce and goods to sub-regional area. Consider establishing market on former railroad right-of-way that runs north/south from Western Ave. to Ford St., between Harris and Kosciuszko St. Provide market pavilions and parking oriented toward Western Ave. Link a youthprogram to the operation of the facility.3. Community Gardens– Promote the establishment of community gardens within the neighborhoods. Consider locating community gardens adjacent to the market site. Sell produce from garden at the market. Consider LaSalle Park and Harrison Schoolas other sites for community gardening. Estimated CostEstimated CostResponsibilityResponsibility.…………...… $200,000/yr x 10 years = $2 MillionWASC/City...… $650,000Private Sector/ WASC/ Neighborhood Organizations/ City…………….… $50,000Neighborhood Organizations/ Private Citizens/City$2.7 Million TotalINFRASTRUCTURE RESTORATIONINFRASTRUCTURE RESTORATIONINFRASTRUCTURE RESTORATION