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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTORATION PLANWeed & Seed ProgramSouth Bend, IndianaPage 51Increase Owner-Occupied Housing1. New Housing Initiative- Identify highly visible areas within the neighborhoods and develop infill housing. New home construction primarily targeted for LaSalle Park neighborhood. Potential identified for over 45 new homes in the neighborhood. 2. Soil Testing Initiative- Answer muck soil questions once and for all. Test soil bearing capacity on a block or aggregatebasis. Where soils are buildable, construct new housing in concentration areas through neighborhoods. Where soils are not buildable, split parcels between adjoining owner-occupied parcels.3. Tear Down Small & Rebuild Large– Support development of larger housing units or additions in the Westsideand St. Casimir’s neighborhoods where appropriate. Private sector teardowns and lot consolidations may be required. 4. Parking Relief- Develop overflow parking areas on vacant lots within Westside and St. Casimir’s neighborhoods to alleviate parking shortage. Regulate use via permit system.5. Utilize Existing Programs and Resources- Promote better utilization of existing city housing programs for both Ownership and Rehab.Estimated CostEstimated CostResponsibilityResponsibility……….....… $475,000 (Revolving fund: 5 newhouses/yr x $95,000 ea; assumes reinvestmentin fund for 10 years)$665,000 TotalPrivate Sector/ Housing Non-Profit/City………..… $45,000/yr ($250 x 180 vacant lots)City/Property Owners/ Developers………….………..… N.A.………...… $140,000 (4 parking lots x $35,000 each)……….....… $5,000HOUSING RESTORATIONHOUSING RESTORATIONHOUSING RESTORATIONPropertyOwnersCityNeighborhoodOrganizations/City