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5187-26 Resolution Approving and Adopting the River Park Neighborhood Plan
RESOLUTION No . 5187-26 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana September 28, 2026 LIAA-/4_, Attest: ,1A� City Clerk Bianca L. Tirado Attest: ���_ President of Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana September 29, 2026 City Clerk aanca L. Tirado Approved and signed by me 0cMi T (/ 20 26 /0/- .1i\ ---- Mayor SoUTI % o \%. 1111 n . . \ SUBSTITUTE BILL NO.26-31 RESOLUTION NO. 5187-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RIVER PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN WHEREAS,the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes the need to improve and revitalize the River Park neighborhood through strategic planning; and WHEREAS, in 2006, City Plan, the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend, was adopted by the Area Plan Commission of South Bend-St. Joseph County and the Common Council of the City of South Bend pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-7-4-500 et. seq. as a statement of policy for the land use development of the jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, Policy LU 1.1 of City Plan is to pursue the development of area-specific plans; and WHEREAS,the River Park Neighborhood Plan is a strategic revitalization plan that was created with input from a variety of stakeholders, including residents and property owners, and area businesses and other organizations; and WHEREAS,the River Park Neighborhood Plan contains revitalization strategies, detailed land use and zoning plans for the development of the area, and a strategic implementation matrix, all with public and private sector investment opportunities; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Plan Commission has approved the River Park Neighborhood Plan by resolution, has certified it to the Common Council of the City of South Bend, and has provided it with a favorable recommendation; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has the authority to amend a comprehensive plan if it finds the content to be appropriate and in the best interests of the community; and WHEREAS, the River Park Neighborhood Plan, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, contains all the elements necessary to strategically guide development in its specific area and is appropriate and in the best interest of South Bend and its residents. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the South Bend Common Council as follows: SECTION I: The River Park Neighborhood Plan, a true and complete copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, shall be and hereby is approved. SECTION II:The adoption of the River Park Neighborhood Plan amends City Plan, the Comprehensive Plan for South Bend, by providing further direction for the area of land within the boundaries of the River Park Neighborhood Plan. SECTION III: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council. anneth J. , Cou cil President South Bend Common Council Attest: Bianca L. Tirado, C. 1er Office of the City Clerk Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana on the 29th day of_September_, 2026, at 12 o'clock p.m. • Bianca L. Tirado, Clerk Office of the City Clerk Approved and signed by me on the V day of 0 Gf1tr. , 2026, at I o'clock fi .m. 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Department of Community Investme . • rr rT ti ' v a Darryl Scott,Executive Director of Departm -• t +�, •'r f{ c' r Caleb Bauer,Former Executive Director of Depar_ . • - ,, r� ' e `-` i > t, � a * "" •'14 '-- It (-'4�'. n t - 'f 1. 4\ i I ± C 41,.., � .� Investment h j'*ft f t 3 _ ''v y : -yam... t { I kr!* e -�- ?-�`ram Tim Corcoran,Director of Planning&Community t'� p , "f• 'a t r , `«,P. w-`•"+�I'4. r +S �' _/ y ,i,`.' Michael Divita,Principal Planner • t!-: • r ,—.. �4. r1 C , ' ' .7 Yr. f 2 Fk,' : 1 y.r Chris Dressel,Senior Planner 'r' • t • ,err y��> ' rd �"- i ' l* .a Hannah Sherinian•Senior Planner • t " r; _ -_' Tanta Barret° Senior Planner 7 . 1.1 ; . ,a).-z' i r t. Angela Rose,Senior Planner y r Design Consultants .T 4 1 :Lw k,'1 If ` o .,a ¢,� i41, `: V: Tort)Gallas+Partners _ / The takota Group = 'i p_ l- 44 !¢ f $ 1a s ` TORTI THE. . } a ,�. r ' 1PARTNERS i fuR TabLe o Contents _ __ i What is a Plan? Streets & Transportation Y,r-• ,,: 3, - - .i _ r,-c ,, 04 What is a Plan? 52 Streetscape Improvements&Traffic Calming -' y ",� '--:=- ' �, �"� `-' � 05 Neighborhood Planning Principles 54 Bicycle Improvements � � ti ,r „^ 4 y Neighborhood Background Built Form & Zoning '�� � ` 2 ; �- -`` �t- 58 Built Form&Zonin - 08 Planning Area g 09 Existing Conditions 61 Proposed Zoning Map "� _;�- �� 10 Neighborhood Character 62 Building Types • ' . ? £4 12 Neighborhood Data °` s n .� lc " Plan Process & Engagement Implementation Matrix . v. '� °;i 4 .wad ; 16 Planning Process&Engagement 66 Implementation Strategies ���., 18 What We Heard _`_ eft `�1< �%T ys w:^t�d:r r1r .. - Fill: r �d - L1. 4 Neighborhood Plan 07' _ . .g -_ 22 Neighborhood Plan y�y' 24 Planning Project Areas 44 Housing - ''-, 1 45 Sustainability ,1‘, 46 Tree Canopy ♦ 1Ns's'-' c_ 48 Preserve Historic Character 1 ' ., , ��•_ What is a PLan? A neighborhood plan is a shared statement about the �► t. ► y Who is aplan for? -� . "`'€��, �:� _� ' � desired Long-term future for an area and a strategy W� �f t - a 1� '�T to reach those goals. Developed through a public Neighborhood Residents , .;•,! e _ fell 4, engagement process,a plan is a guide for can use the plan to understand proposed initiatives over the ��t� +� y • Making decisions about what kind of development short,medium,and long terms: - 1`'- L7•4 'i. and services are appropriate. ' • � ' w' • How resources should be allocated,and Developers,Builders,and Other Individuals ) `j y� S • How issues that residents.business and property will use the plan to help understand the needs of the , .... -I , 0 �TE � gilir p owners.and others in the neighborhood are neighborhood and what type of development is possible and .S ��' /!~"�1�.•^ .... — ; r Y concerned about could be addressed. desired; // ;1 4r'" .', • •i r Created in the context of the needs and priorities of the Public Officials and Community Leaders V '4 I • r r!" Larger region,a neighborhood plan focuses on assets and can use the plan to direct funding and to make decisions on t r' challenges unique to that specific area. Neighborhood zoning and development issues: ♦ - r,`r-.. y 4, ! " plans seek to create a more Livable place that is attractive, - s - id r+1•, r.,, may.,, • -4" healthy,equitable,and sustainable for current and future City Staff • 1 - �, � • generations. will use the plan to understand key neighborhood issues and as <:..-t- s"-Y 1r r -' a guide to implementing priority projects and initiatives. a N _ '� � ' Once adopted,a neighborhood plan becomes official city Its. Y� +4 ,- policy as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. How is a plan used? ,i it ,i N' %, t [` N Os r--_- A neighborhood plan provides a broad framework for future u, initiatives.and it serves as a starting point for more detailed . z 'y ` What does a plan include? planning and public engagement as individual projects areC-tl. i t pursued. A plan will continually evolve to meet the changing �' kr 4 "°? -"- Neighborhoodplans typically identifystrategies to be 9 YP Y eg needs of the community. _ implemented over the next zo.years within the following � / categories: The maps,diagrams,photographs,and other graphics • Public Facilities&Infrastructure:Improving streets, are forillustrative ! �f P 9 presented within a neighborhood plan l !t ' sidewalks,lighting,parks.bike paths,and essential purples only The images are not intended to represent the utilities to create accessible and safe spaces. exact results expected from lire implementation of the plan. • Housing:Addressing housing stock,condition, but they provide a general representation of development Private Sector Public Sector diversity,and affordability to ensure options for all principles,desired building types land use infrastructure,and The private sector is responsible The city is responsible for all things in the economic levels. other elements that the plan envisions for building housing,opening and public domain.This includes building and • Zoning&Land Use:Guiding development by operating businesses,and making the maintaining streets,parks,public utilities. specifying building types.design standards. The specific scope,final form,and timing of neighborhood plan investments shown on private property and public safety. density,and appropriate locations for residential, initiatives wilt depend on market demand,the interest of private commercial,and mixed-use areas. organizations and individuals,available resources,and direction • Other Matters:Incorporating community-specific from further public engagement. PARTNERSHIP f needs,such as environmental sustainability,historic t preservation.economic development,and public Working together,we can make a great neighborhood p£ safety. �_ Neighborhood Planning Principles The characteristics described below serve as the guiding principles for the development of the River Park Neighborhood Ptan. 0 Urban © Attractive ® Healthy 0 Equitable 0 Sustainable Me neighborhood is walkable.has The neighborhood's physical The neighborhood encourages The neighborhood's housing The neighborhood fully uses a network of well-connected streets environment is thoughtfully an active lifestyle for residents accommodates the unique its existing infrastructure, and blocks,and has a variety of managed to make it desirable: and visitors,regardless of age needs desires,and income preserves and reuses structures public spaces. It contains a range competitive,and vibrant.The or ability,through engaging levels of all households Historic of historical and/or architectural of housing types that draws people neighborhood features well open spaces and comfortable disinvestment is addressed significance,implements sensible fron7 all economic levels.Amenities maintained buildings and transportation options.Nutritious, thrnr Huh zoning reform and environmental policies,and is such as stores.schools,healthcare. properties.safe streets for all fresh,and affordable fnnd is increased private and public committed to reducing its carbon entertainment,parks.cultural users,quality public spaces.and a accessible. The neighborhood investment promoting recovery footprint.The neighborhood institutions,and places of worship memorable,unique identity is free of pollution that would is resilient,including by being are within a convenient distance. notably impact its residents. prepared for the effects of climate change. s `" Lam+ ''}'9�, 'tiv,.... w a : j .ems'ow' ..w ` . �,. ff _ _ -- x _ r u — MAKE C _ - way.._ ,, 3 rR err 1 00 '� OSt05 - .. Mishawaka Avenue commercial corridor. Northshore Apaitments Indiana University South Bend campus. 1 Ci z a hes z a 0 Z 0 0 a I. U °'1 c 0 co 11.1 = c c v 0. z Planning Area The River Park planning area is generally bound by the i - Canadian National railroad tracks on the north,Logan Street on r the east,the St.Joseph River on the south,and by Louise Street ,; -Mishawaka Avenue,Twyckenham Drive,Wall Street.and _. J. Greenlawn Avenue on the west. j. ., • . v - Ram o.id Trac_.:— _ �,..ry;; rc.. IP-:. ' `1 i•Ilk IC' `'; , ; i"a'c•t. .' ^ws•y c Haspngs Street •rl a .h■ _ Wall Street r k11a 1. �� I. 1 r; L 4 +j -�, t, ... ' ; �,, _ _ •� I ' �` �, Mishawaka Avenue l y^:fir ,,t ` �..... ,,., a?r'. r s , —7 . _ o y c i 3 ,y i, iik, a.: y.1 +F r p ; i 3 ..� . .. . Pleasant Street >,,v ► hi A " ` ^e th t Joseph River'....... ' '� ','.ili I :+ ?..vf.'r fir _ eta \ _ ` - '' �, S ' ir. d > t<nC Sj{S �y - ifs ,, -� r. . N. "" y T,.. r - sl. „ ''i,� JJ.•`,<�' .. S- '' - - '�, -) r t 'o r Bend .'•' _ j :T City of Mishawaka,`- ' III. Planning Area Boundary vv.(' �` .�17 a�'� ' F 1.-r.,l i'' I ,l d .. lam' "�d�� _.�",a".A^ -,-- t 4. .dui.; I ...'' ®South Bend City Limits * y , Nf / A o Neighborhood Context Map. Neighborhood Boundary Map. Existing Conditions • Potawatomi Zoo:Regioal and n f Railroad Tracks:Barrier for north-south community destination. . r . ,, i travel with limited crossings. ar Potawatomi Park Heavily wooded o = t , t _� ` Block&Lot Structure:Intact street grid` ie Tonal park with pavilions,trails. c POt1° c ri ?'x i f r network with garages accessed from playground and pformance area a " � iill 1' tT alley alleys in poor condition "40 John Adams High School:Offers y '' ,,L t. p ngaf tit-5,g4 �r, -r, Tree Canopy:Large breaks in tree strong academic programs to o 4 *It _ canopy throughout the neighborhood but especially on Mishawaka Avenue diverse student body Parking ici in u t pr s? ' "' r demands impact neighborhood n achool Pbtayy8 ¢ o 'r ! r z' 1, r, s and in eastern half of the neighborhood Potawatomi Conservatories , ` Mishawakavenue Mishawaka Avenue:Prominent LLL l�6rary, ;r 4 k k x + commercial corridor with missing Underutilized building needing "R ,rt r modernization ,. a ?ti _ a buildings fast moving traffic:difficult to -'r. � . E p.'; - -" N:. k.:.,.- r' cc,, r gg , r •� cross. it Indiana University South Bend. At*I k t ..r 3 `.I• '' Nuner Track:Serves athletic practice Regional campus for IU including }; ,. •�., _ «. pm ?g-ti = Pleasant Street team activities but does not operate as student housing. NO u 'rq • P m stone �t Nuner ., a traditional neighborhood park. eow S Wall Elementary #? with Veterans'oftball di mond mat k ity re trees, • arkP�3r° f Boat Launch 4ry t JoSPph R Ler School �' ``ta -f-�� for Norths de TrailLogan Street susers.Dtack tacking formalto cross and limited other amenities. r ,,.�"• Bridges:The Twyckeham and trr'colrr WAY IN — 9JJ o p^ t.,r entry/gateway into city. Ironwood Drive bridges provide a t` t Northside Trail:Popular trail,lacking striking visual backdrop.but their -- - •s o I wayfinding signage,views to the river current traffic layout does not ,i +, _ due to overgrowth.and connections to accommodate the comfort and s neighborhood:some sections of trail safety needs of pedestrians and • feel like a sidewalk.not a trail. other non-motorized traffic. _ - I - ♦ Major Street mil, Minor Street ♦ Trait Trail route notA Park - IUSB Campus * Landmark clear to users 1 ..+ Neighborhood Character Overview Residential Buildings Commercial Buildings Located on the east side of South Bend,the The planning area has traditional and newly constructed homes.including detached dwellings, Commercial and mixed-use buildings are River Park Neighborhood features a full range duplexes,and small to medium scale apartment buildings.Housing is a mixture of owner and renter located throughout the planning area,but are of housing choices.important community occupied. concentrated on Mishawaka Avenue and Lincoln institutions.unique small businesses.Indiana Way East. University South Bend.and the Potawatomi Zoo. The neighborhood has one National Register historic district.Colonial Gardens Historic District.and it contains two local landmarks.The following is a sampling of the neighborhood's character / E ill"-.6,.. . . .... , ., 1'4 Lel ri.. a.:- II .1. . CAI , _d QY 01' i I.�„ oZ�e : l •_i\?ARM i NE • trE • L•I Bridges Open Spaces and Trails Educational Facilities A pedestrian bridge connects the north and The planning area has several public spaces.Potawatomi Park includes Potawatomi Zoo and The River Park planning area has educational south portions of Indiana University South Bend, Potawatomi Conservatories.Veterans'Memorial Park is located adjacent to Indiana University South facilities ranging from elementary to post- while the Twyckenham Drive,Ironwood Drive, Bend and the St.Joseph River The South Bend Community School Corporation offers use of athletic secondary school.Institutions include Nuner and Logan Street bridges allow for vehicular and fields,including Nuner Field and John Adams High School's softball field and tennis courts.to the Fine Arts Academy,John Adams High School. pedestrian travel across the river. community Northside Trail,which connects River Park to Downtown South Bend and Mishawaka,is and Indiana University South Bend. found along the St.Joseph River. • �� gam.•r ', ! ,y4 �!•- - `f> . �..4 - .:r r a}rr,} rr ::011 t.+eta,!% _ r s. h J, `. "k i,,.!'".L. °411 -- i ��� t r Neighborhood Data Unless otherwise noted,all figures are from the 202o Census and are based on Census Tracts 14 and 15,which approximate the River Park Neighborhood Plan area. Population Age Race and Hispanic Origin Household Size Median Age:34.5 Years Old Number of Households:2.878 10000 + .68% White 8,664 7% ® if .16% Black U.292 .5% Omer Race 19% 5 19 f t .11%Two au More 3 5% 31% 16% 18% • 80� 7.221 $ 6,711 Races AA AAA Atilt 3 33% People 6.984 7,069 6.385 30% $$ Average Household Size:2.33 people 6000 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 11% 0v.-r 65 tilk 8% Hispanic or Latino Population:The neighborhood's population Age:One-fourth of the neighborhood's Race:The majority of the neighborhood is Household Size:Most neighborhood declined from 8.654 people in 1g60 to 6.385 population is children under 1g years old white and less than 1o%of the population households consist of 1 or 2 people(66`i,„). in 2010 before rebounding about 5%to 6.711 while nearly two-thirds of the population is identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino Shrinking household sizes are the primary n 2020. comprised of working age individuals(2o- reason for population decline in the people.r 64 years old). neighborhood. South Bend Population:South Bend's South Bend Age:Nearly thirty percent of South Bend Racial Composition:The South Bend Household Size:Nearly forty population declined from 132.4k people in the population is under ig years old,while majority of the city is White,while nearly percent of households consist of a single 1960 to 10g.7k in 1g8os,before continuing to nearly fourteen percent of the population 17%of the population identify themselves person. fall to 103.1k in 2020. is comprised of individuals aged 65*. as Hispanic or Latino. Household Income Housing Units in Structure Year Housing Built Total Housing Units:3.193 Number of Residential Structures:3.440 Built 2000 or later 15 Units Less Than$20,000 169'' Built 1990-1999 Built 1980-1989 • �' �';�' Built 1970-1979 *MTh it :, Built 1960-1969 $20.000-$34399 - € ease 'Jris ,1 P Is. Built 1950 1959 $35,000-$49.999 25'X s.-,= • ���$8$ Renter Occupied .Lllb�~ II d • If in 41i (1,355 Units) Single Unit y,;,' g Duplex 3-4 Units $50,000-$74,999 24% a Built 1940-1949 . 48h Owner Occupied mmsommomomoi_.. ••i� ai w K (1.523 Units) �t1i to�_.E. 1113,1118111 11: : $75,000-$99,999 10% � ~;1.t -s' - •11 t•',I 1 i , r`ii . �-`Jy • 10% Vacant i315 Units) Et 'd: tip: la . 1:•1 1• 1:111, __ } =ter $1W,000+ ,.%W.� r .,:, 5-9 Units 10-19 Units 20+units Built 1939 or earlier 1.528 Units Household Income Most households have a Housing Ownership.About half of housing Type of Housing The majority of the Housing Age Roughly half of the housing total income of less than S5o.000 units in the neighborhood are owner 3,440 housing units are single unit units in the neighborhood were built prior to occupied structures(77%) Only 13%of homes can be 1.940.More than 95%of the housing stock is considered missing middle housing of 2-to over 50 years old 10-unit buildings. South Bend Household Income:The South Bend Housing Ownership:A little South Bend Type of Housing:The majority South Bend Housing Age:7o%of the median household income is$4g.o56. more than half of the housing units in the of the city's housing units are single unit housing stock is over 50 years old.About city are owner-occupied. structures(74%).Twenty-five percent 1 in 4 homes in the city were built prior to of homes are found in missing middle 1940. buildings of 2 to 10 units. 1 0 Cl 0 I Z W I Z � W �V/ V l a W r V 0 a Z Z J a- Planning Process & Engagement Overview The City of South Bend developed this plan I through a process that engaged residents. April 2023 June 2023 businesses,institutions,government agencies, and other neighborhood stakeholders The planning process included online surveys,keyN. - `�` RIVER PARK oe stakeholder interviews,and workshops that ' c Neighborhood Plan ^y� a . 6 74the�r_5duth Bead gathered critical information about the River � --,_ _�- I 08 „,.w �y, rs�:h ai r. Park Neighborhood planning areas existing ko.Me""'.°'e"'°'°'°" " """`"'""" _ �""' _. w.....d,,e...,.e a .�......... __ • conditions,needs,and opportunities.This ! :Qb °. 1I 07 a� - engagement provided the basis for this plan. ,:> ,,��` • ,i ^l" r bs2l 27 7 a _. During the planning process,the City provided I I \ . -�"� Current Neighborhood Planning Processes updates to the neighborhood organization. a� �■■■Ll.4;. 1 j 29 ���" 000~WA.Are Doesontonwed Pan Stakeholder Meetings Outreach Methods Together South Bend The City's planning staff conducted 12 virtual The City used a series of outreach methods The City utilized an online engagement and in-person meetings with neighborhood throughout the planning process to encourage platform called Together South Bend that stakeholders.Stakeholders included participation.These methods included allowed residents to participate in the planning neighborhood associations,community and mailings to over 3,80o residents and property process from anywhere and at any time by nonprofit organizations.faith-based institutions, owners,e-mail lists, and presentations to the using interactive mapping tools and surveys. and businesses.City departments,and City neighborhood association. Together South Bend mirrored the methods of Council representatives.These conversations collecting feedback traditionally seen at public began to outline general themes and potential meetings.The platform included an overview focus areas for the neighborhood plan. of the process and planning exercises about infrastructure,housing,open space,and quality of life topics. MJuly 2023 April 2024 September 2026 I' "u PLAN CU k 3 xi I. f O� .i .— _ i i 'z.. /if ti' ' • I SLAL r . rs . 7._ n .f. 1` /„l " ��\\ 4 FSTABL1sHtD-- y# ‘7--- irt O s # v1 /: _ 2 _ f' Visioning Workshop Priorities Workshop Open House Adoption An all-day visioning workshop focused on At the neighborhood priorities workshop. After a draft neighborhood plan document was Following public hearings.the Plan Commission understanding the neighborhood and its vision participants confirmed that the data gathered created,the City held an open house to present and Common Council adopted the River Park for the future.Participants were asked big- from the online engagement platform and it to neighborhood stakeholders and ask for Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the picture questions and completed exercises on the visioning workshops were complete and feedback. Comprehensive Plan.This Plan now serves as topics such as housing,infrastructure,land use represented their ideas.The community was the City's official policy for the area. and building form.neighborhood amenities, then asked to prioritize potential neighborhood and neighborhood specific issues. initiatives This helped prepare the framework and priorities outlined in this plan. What We Heard Following are the main ideas expressed during the public engagement process for the River Park planning area.The items in bold were identified as priority projects at the public workshops. Streets&Transportation Housing Built Form&Zoning Other Amenities Improve streetscape along the following Identify homes needing repair through code Strengthen urban mixed use character along Improve Potawatomi Park including streets: enforcement Mishawaka Avenue Potawatomi Conservatories • Mishawaka Avenue Increase homeownership in the neighborhood Update zoning map to allow for wider variety of Improve river access and amenities • Wall Street housing types • Pleasant Street Establish dog park and dog amenities along Maintain affordability of neighborhood housing Calm traffic along the following streets: trails and in parks • Pleasant Street Improve rental safety Improve Veterans'Memorial Park • Ironwood Drive • Twyckenham Drive Address safety and trail connectivity of Incorporate street trees in the tree lawn where Northside Trail to the neighborhood(including possible crossings) Add kayak/canoe/stand up paddLeboard rental Improve condition of sidewalks station at Veterans'Memorial Park Improve connections between Northside Trail Create a neighborhood-scale park in eastern and neighborhood portion of neighborhood Improve bike infrastructure(including bike racks Improve experience at Nuner Track property and tool stations at parks) t ill_ , .'erns ItaIt • Lc, • $' • i t' • 0 • • • • , 6-. • • • • • • . • . •• • •:0 •• 11 • IIII ' ••• •••••• • • •• •• •• •••• • •• •••• I 5115 III. •••• 1., •• ••• •••f• h, 01%6 II•6• •••• If i i 1 1 4 it . 1 I , ';1 'Iii iII II I• I 1 •r I, .1 , . 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A new shared-use path on the west side of 20th Street links • 26th Street Northside Trail Northside Trail to Mishawaka Avenue and extends north to Wall • 3oth Street 3 Street through Potawatomi Park usingthe intersection at 20th 35th Street Enhance walking and bicycling connections along the St. 9 Joseph River:provide safer connections into the neighborhood and Mishawaka Intersection Improvements Nuner Reid Wall Street-Twyckenham Drive , and nearby amenities 11 •• •Wall Street-Greenlawn Avenue Ironwood Drive Bridge GI a publicly accessible city park with improved amenities • Wall Street-Ironwood Drive Enhance bike and pedestrian facilities to provide a safer for passive and active recreation;add medium density • Mishawaka Avenue-Twyckenham Drive connection across the river between IUSB Housing.the residential development on the north portion at the site. • Mishawaka Avenue-2oth street shopping center,and Pleasant Street. • Mishawaka Avenue-Ironwood Drive 12 3oth Street-Mishawaka Avenue Area • Mishawaka Avenue-26th Street IQVeterans'Memorial Park Work with property owners to create a publicly accessible • Mishawaka Avenue-3oth Street Following a Park Master Planning process.enhance the park gathering space and develop vacant or underutilized properties. • Vine Street-2oth Street with improved amenities for active and passive recreation: Northside Boulevard-34th Street Area •• Northside Boulevard-Emerson Avenue create better connection to IUSB through additional pathway 0 • Northside Boulevard-Veterans'Memorial Park(2) Fill under utilized lots with attached single-family residential • Northside Boulevard-IUSB Campus Crossing connections to Esther Street. development with access and views of the river. P Pleasant Street-zoth Street Mishawaka Avenue(west of Ironwood Drive) 14 Logan Street Crossing • Pleasant Street-Ironwood Drive •Fitt vacant and underutilized lots with retail and mixed-use Improve pedestrian and cyclist safety of the Northside Trail Northside Boulevard Logan Street along corridor:complete streetscape improvements. crossing at Logan Street and connecting to Mishawaka. AlkExisting Trails ■ Northside Trail Potawatomi Conservatories and Gardens ® Indiana University South Ben d Complete improvements to Conservatories structures: The IUSB campus is not subject to fhe South Bend ZoningI 4Il Proposed Trail Connections expand and improve outdoor gardens and consider =.-. - Ordinance or this neighborhood plan.Ideas depicted in this • zoth Street expansion possibilities. section are conceptual only and do not represent a change to • • ironwood Drive on Bridge the official campus master plan.The purpose of these concepts • Pleasant Street Potawatomi Park is to illustrate urban design principles to help guide future • Lincoln Way East/IUSB Student Housing Complete park improvements including upgrades to trails, development decisions. picnic seating,playground equipment,splash pad.parking. access.and traffic flow:consider a formal entry to park from Mishawaka Avenue;enhance tree canopy:implement gateway and wayfinding signage. 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Northside Boulevard is wider than necessary for traffic volumes inducing higher , IN,� F+, J vehicle speeds.The street can be narrowed without reducing the capacity of F th Ii i " - -y: »= ! - � the street to calm traffic and to improve the comfort and safetyofpedestrians or ,• c.`, °` "". f ,4 P .., �d n aR <.yirillr 1 bicycles using the Northside Trail.The intersections at Roberts Street,Emerson z -" a _ s [ Avenue,Oakland Street,and Clover Street can be enhanced to improve access 1. o ,-�.-e.ZiAllit • , to the riverfront trail ':,:,� m .Y ' ; `` ,'` - -I E _ 8 O Public open space for passive use within flood plain - ` i t 1 -' _ t�J i..► s F ildreth Street'^ ' OMedium density residential redevelopment - O ` + .- t OLow-density residential development s 4 .., + _ , , r " c � , 4 a i it :",ice': ')_ OD Streetscape improvements including trail enhancements. ' ' _ _` O=x 7A • i 1:,-,- �}, . 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T y The park is generally lightly used except for days when the softball ' 1L O could be given additional purpose.Ideas generated during public r r.' ^ _ a engagement include: _} 4 ' - /� 4._• r • ` • Building a"grand stair"and ADA ramp from the southern end of =• .. f. Esther Street to connect the park to the neighborhood and IUSB. C I �" ° a ► ''�" `\ls/ • Expansion of the softball field facilities to include additional ° - _ - ; + " j bleachers,restrooms.locker rooms and press box to Y '► jr , '!' — better host a broader range of softball events including an '•• ` ` improved experience for the IUSB softball team.This could be • f:. ' accomplished through a partnership with IUSB. ' /// i* ! • Consider a multi-purpose approach for the softball field and O t `" additional facilities so that it could be used for IUSB graduations h .. and events. Veterans'Memorial Park site concept. • A sculpture garden and art walk. • Dog park. • The existing parking lot can be improved through additional trees O Enhanced entrance to park from Esther Street 0 Improved play experience and a consolidated vehicular entrance. • Raised crossings can be added to Northside Boulevard to calm O Enhanced crossings through raised crossings and O Soft ball field upgrades traffic and help safely guide people from the park to the riverfront bump outs trail,boat launch dock and fishing pier. © Refresh fishing pier and boat dock OPicnic space/additional pavilions � ' r2 \ � la+� , . A .m�'HighSchool - . i I Potawatomi P rk , • • ervt I 1. ,4 d_ µ ._ I ., y - t Pam. -� •, _'r`- ,e . '1 ,� l �-,�- > g . -_ 10 I1�'.l I � __t - r WI ` a ,�. t uea�. - r' -• ,' _.� IR- ,. .A' Abe Mishawaka Avenue streetscape complete streets concept OEnhanced pedestrian crossing at © 2 way protected bike lanes Widened landscape median IUSB mall with placemaking elements Mishawaka Avenue(Louise Street to Ironwood Drive) I Site This segment of Mishawaka Avenue is typified by an active and eclectic collection of small commercial lin r Change in Tree Species buildings,and residential properties.The portion of Mishawaka Avenue from Emerson Avenue,through , t: Twyckenham.to 20th Street wilt over time,be reconstructed to continue the design theme of recent improvements to the west.Design elements include reducing the travel lanes to accommodate widened, iii'' .h- � °�*� �� 4, tree lined,landscape medians,a protected bike lane connecting the Farmers Market area to IUSB and ` . � -. Raised Crossing Potawatomi Park and on streetparking ,�� •/�♦ Q The design of the landscape median north of the IUSB Mall can incorporate traffic calming measures IUSB Sign to promote a safer pedestrian crossing between the University and Potawatomi Park.A change in tree ' O" r* »' - species and plantings that complement IUSB can help signal an arrival to campus and better integrate the i.,,,„..„ - University into the neighborhood. ,, Larger Median - . I ' I!�' °" mac j I' Additional Pedestrian ya;r :_.. 4 i �, i i I Crossings •�` n "`•,Ptiftar./ _�� �0 • Wide Shared Use Path Example of complete streetscape on Mishawaka Ave Landscape median and raised crossing at IUSB Mall Potawatomi Conservatories and Gardens I Site 7 J • -/ i The Potawatomi Conservatories is a unique regional asset providing a tranquil,indoor,experience I .t� �� • ^ with a broad range of diverse gardens and non-native flora.With the right vision,partnerships and �\\ A r: programming.the Conservatories could become an even more important cultural asset for our 1 Ij'!_ ,�': 3 ,_ _. ,,i p �_�- r community. 1€'. 0�__ _ vtOzrh.�.- Stabilization of the existing buildings should be a priority to ensure the long-term functionality of the p, facility.However,a greater opportunity could be pursued to expand and enhance the current facility _ -�-= '� -b with additional garden experiences and formalized indoor and outdoor event spaces for weddings and parties. / The current cluster of buildings sit in a corner of the broader Potawatomi Park disconnected from ' 1 f, other park amenities.A focused master planning exercise should be considered to illustrate how ' ,. the Conservatories can better integrate into the park to create a unified experience and elevate ter . the prominence of the organization and facility.This could be achieved through additional paths. l II /� \ I(( trails,passive recreational opportunities and planting that showcases our northern Indiana cultural ,© �`oj�, heritage. N - -T .,. t © —� \ :•0 —14—.1.-4 0 c. ^• Az; as r r - ~ ___ f i:ia- ' 1 a�,,' �f . ti sr ,' ,.r:• Y w..<fi 1 ,k�" v= _ .� �F . . � .....,. s sfR�6�. i .., .+•-. Y " : 'S.'IMK„ p- �., �I� Ludt* . ligliOti — r"r; ;° ,,., Conservatories and gardens concept. .=, lw 4 O Renovated existing structure O Community garden r _ *'J` . s► 0Green house expansion area O Native prairie area Conservatory gardens looking southeast towards the existing conservatory structures. 0 Gardens 0 Expanded parking(if needed) Potawatomi Park I Sites 8,9 Potawatomi Park is a popular city park and a regional destination providin4.g opportunities for large events,concerts,active play,and passive recreation. 4 , - „ f The park is home to the Potawatomi Zoo and Potawatomi Conservatories. _ _ Zoo rive ` each of which are important regional destinations. 0. ,!{111} 9 +; F,� 1pr .c2. With such popularity comes challenges to ensure the park retains its ju � ''r importance and functionality across a variety of unique users and minimizes / • F I-, ' impacts to surrounding neighborhoods.While the overall goal of future r/� p 'p� '� :�;� ' N.40.1. '�" �i,'r' s' , ; upgrades is to enhance the user experience of the park,potential trade offs I .1!1+ Mir? _I , i W© * I E' f.j I.will be necessary to resolve competing interests and priorities. °' r .. "� + ;� • High level priorities: a D i �,��,� •� - �� K �,I�A ,, • Ensure a safe and welcomingexperience for all f '• g • Provide play facilities that cater to all ages and abilities. �� ar;• • � 4,, 1--- _ • Work to conserve existing tree canopy and plant additional trees when , = t �`: II *;.• ,. -- ,x,, selective cutting is necessary. � "' �"' l g Air W ,v; 1 • Work with the zoo to provide better vehicular access and an adequate _ — �7., — +-` 4 _ . . r + level of parking for day-to-day operations.Also explore parking solutions = l i . j"--,,,-;,--4- ,.;, level for larger yearly events. i{ 4' .„ •_ ��'A' ii}, — Tt iv," 7,,,: 1' .a =-- Im _ _.ate r > , III, eV:, • Support the Potawatomi Conservatories through rehabilitation of existing - �' Eil buildings. t Cl_i ill"re:� �; r` • St--� i.. lif • Coordinate events to ensure minimal impacts to neighbors and zoo Fg ��, �. Q M• .. $" o l�I. operations. 4 C. •� ®� , % I , �� ,�l•pLot1044 Park Improvements ,,tip ��^ a t .,� ',4101$24rti WE OExperience walk connecting parking to park and zoo entry I c _k` - 't - ;., •,A i �r04�' 114 O Potential to expand playground / ` r° OExpanded event seating at Chris Wilson Pavilion ; (I { �1 Ai `� f: K teP; j' D Potential concession area OE Splash pad L�, .,'.X Y _ t� .1 -AU+ , ' t _� , �; • \% , .+ 1..2'11 OExpanded parking alk- = L. `ha _ ,.. �t \1 °� O Area for expanded Conservatories and Gardens I i - !♦ � r a s Sit. t : . O Intersection and streetscape improvements Ir r ) a OFlex open space ®_ �{ I _emu'I _Th- _e .i r , Potawatomi Par le site cu',et)! ., ,_,,. . _., ,.__- . Access, Circulation & Parking Given the variety of attractions within the park and the number of events that take place during the year. 7 it is important to consider how people and vehicles access and circulate throughout the park to minimize ed ipark and in the surroundingneighborhoods.Keyconcerns primarilyinvolve high •, , F'" __- points of conflict within the g 9 .© ` 4 _ usage days when events are occurring in the park and how they impact zoo operations,parking and vehicle - circulation in the surrounding neighborhoods.To address these concerns a variety of solutions have been , proposed that can be implemented over time. ° p = �_. ,, - OAccess: • f � G, f',, ` , • loth Street Extension-Option to provide a new access street to the park from Mishawaka Avenue , "�04 *.�1-- ,, ,, at loth Street to create a memorable and easily accessible"front door"to the park that minimizes �` ' � �_ ,. 1_ parking and vehicle circulation impacts to the neighborhood west of the park.This will allow for ,' f ` A_�Jy i-9 a third way in and out of the park to accommodate both large-scale events and zoo operationsl' „ / ^. 4 - • s " I '� simultaneously. __ T • Convert Zoo Drive into a two-way street to give drivers more options to enter and exit the primary wr � ~ E9k: ,r 1. OParking: d+#}i + m • Create smaller pockets of parkingover one larger parkinglot to minimize tree removal. ptl a n . ry+ ri 3, ,50:1:- 'i 1 ___] • Formalize and increase the number of parking spaces on Wall Street. , ? L4,7,,,‘I • Expand and formalize the existing parking lot between Kids Kingdom and Wall Street.The central "' �4,, � � �. ` location allows for convenient access to the park,zoo and conservatories. R_ '.o �x t i `fie: , ;,-t ; __ • If needed parking could be added adjacent to the north/south alley between Wall Street and : _ t Mishawaka Avenue. glad ° - .,' ...4' > � •' 'J -4 • Lastly,consider formal parking on Greenlawn if previous options do meet the parking demand. �j " � -�, �'' f t ) �. pC Circulation: - _ ' ., - _ : 3 7 ` _#,� • Consider a small traffic circle at the intersection of Greenlawn Avenue and Wall Street if vehicular t_ - - • y.i ,* „ „�- aka venue i4m�:_ t ' r 'dam .i. .0 circulation continues to impact the neighborhood west of the park.The traffic circle would allow drivers to turn around to find parking on Wall Street more easily without needing neighborhood "f• c'• I' • ` I e �a streets for circulation. 1 .4114 rviA . .pD Pedestrian Safety: ''1 yi_'' • Utilize curb extensions.speed bumps and raised intersections to slow traffic on adjacent and internal streets. 4 I Two-way traffic 4--0 Shared-use path • Incorporate a shared use path along Wall Street strengthening the connection to the neighborhoods to the east and west. • Provide a path from Wall Street to Mishawaka Avenue/2oth Street intersection to provide better pedestrian access to the south. ,,,:, , ,, ,,r,_,„ 1 Nuner Green I Site 11 Located on the former Nuner School site.Nuner Field encompasses an entire city block and is used primarily as a practice field and running track.The field is accessible to the public and " ' '` ilv ___ is viewed by the neighborhood as a local park.However,Nuner Field is owned by the South Vine Street Bend Community School Corporation and is zoned Urban Neighborhood 1(U1)which can be t y, 4P"_ - — — :lb developed for single family detached housing. - 4 N ■I 1. ;�16.` . r:- • The Nuner Green idea would seek to acquire approximately half of the Nuner Field property _ @ preserveportionopenspacecity neighborhoodP ,: r. L' ii r��Z—! CZ'Ia, = S, and a of the as an official owned ark.Once _.e_ — s�—= _fr owned by the city,the park could not be developed without permission from the Park Board. �� �,���s ��_.�,n�,�r �.ar �- The new park could provide additional amgnitj@S typjcal of a neighbQrhoOd park that would t ! ffi appeal to a broader range of users.New amenities could include an all-ages playground,a 14 •• 4 . ;,,@ pavilion,seating,awalking/exercise path and a grassy.multi-use play area. ,����t:Ii;IRit !ti NI •sThe northern half of the block could then be developed with a mix of smaller scale housing -' t I _ ... !_ ; t, Horne Court .A types like duplexes,townhouses.cottages,and small scale multifamily to provide greater n i ''� i R. s housing choice and increase the housing supply in the neighborhood. .� �! f1 �) 1. _ -'tree t.1 �. The intersections of Pleasant Street and 27th and 28th streets could be improved to provide d, } safer pedestrian crossings between Nuner Green and Nuner School.These improvements _ i'14 t a�� r i d would also address speeding on Pleasant Street with raised intersections to slow traffic. -1. �; l AO Medium density residential development i' Ilk 40 _ �.. Ica OAlley to access garages —T / ' S ~- f �r of l w. 1 l;'1w1 up 1 I it Aiklir O Playground ' i .r. 1II1 x l nyl 1 a \ ill'1" 11 I ] . °SA L OWalking and exercise path ~ OGrass play-field OImproved intersections for increased pedestrian safety Nuner Green site concept. V View shown in rendering L q ', —- - , . ,,,,, ,,•-• , -, ,...-t ditkeli s• - \\ ,, • . - .4 L'• ,c M. :,- ', , , ,‘ , , f... - ....,,[ 1,,,,. ;..,, , i', — -• ', ,"-- ,,.. •,.,''''__ 's +. '1,..\,f,....1 ' -'-" ir-, ;, ' lz `1.1,' ..)• '\,. 1,,,j' .. — -1•,. -_-_->..,,,c....--- „,. 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N •• ...-• ' \ 'i!.41....' .. • /- ' qksk a Ar. ., ip• 1,' • b • . ./ 1 -q ,... 1 Q, I z L To Zoo ism — *ies i 1ir _= loth Street Connector i Site io To Farmers Market P i tiNe '- - - - Mishawaka Avenue zoth Street/East Side r The proposed shared-use trail along loth Street between Mishawaka Avenue and Northside Boulevard wilt i .,,rw mmolger., provide a safe,accessible connection for pedestrians,bicyclists,and other non-motorized users while linking ti "•t- i neighborhoods to key community assets,including IUSB,Potawatomi Park and Zoo,the River Park business -1 district,and the Northside Trail.This project closes a critical gap in the active transportation network, ' d11 r-.11. 1406 improving connectivity and expanding transportation choices for residents of all ages and abilities. 1 i- . �i_ — - __ I ' II • .- �• p4, ▪ -_.. .,.,.._ , P ..,.. . „„...„ ...,...:5_., .,, . ., ,I .„,,,......„, , . :.: ., _ __ .. _ . . ,____ _ In , ..; 1) INORTNSiDE / �D —T[ 7 ( t -* �\ -o ®� Ii -1 I G i I ,. -r41.4,C.:93 if p gr a f r a , ,,. ,if t t rt e. - ) --r` pnn 7 Cu' ® � ( 4 4- j3~- m ` A, '-iirillIre II - ' — '• t.;0 I 1 r . � .a 1 1 00— A . .. .4„, &„._ ,... 1.4-._,... c ..,..,,,, . ::- i b . ,, ... . ,I,a - - a •0;. 1 f� -_ , To Mishawaka \._ __ - _,... 4 _ No hSide BoUteVi- -- 111 To Farmers Market �X'' // and Downtown K' , Mi,rnrworm Avenue and 20th Stir,,.;,00hing r,,. r,;solds Indiana University South Bend campus inhll Circulation Diagram ♦♦ 20th Street shared-use path H Existing shared-use path ♦4 Mishawaka Ave shared-use path 't!'' View shown in rendering 3oth Street - Mishawaka Avenue Area I Site 12 Mishawaka Avenue.especially in the vicinity of 3oth Street.can be further enhanced as the center of the River Park Neighborhood with a walkable blend of small local businesses,medium-density residential development,and other"main street"uses. Existing buildings can receive facade improvements,including the restoration of storefronts. A small plaza space.potentially with a pavilion.can be developed on a vacant Lot or parking lot somewhere between 28th and 3ist Streets to serve as a community gathering space. Streetscape improvements, including corner bumpouts,landscaping.bicycling accommodations,and other amenities,can create a more comfortable environment. r • C 3 d ='. '-'7-c-I c'� • �„ • •\1 i ate' �� Gabidllil .1 sz i 7........ j4- 9 v 1 i. tt' i 1w <q�n yl try , F ) l�:a. -C W - �, l \ S. - Y i„vo,/ 1rlk 9 , 1 P ✓•�1• - f,dr• 3 fdi r..�i 1' 1 .+ 1F 0 T - \N ° i, r. y 3oth Street-Mishawaka Avenue area concept. 1 c r �..5 L-� i'. '2 'jy77L t Y b!._—:r'�. i1i•- ir.! I , t Intersection and streetscape improvements iq p "-El 10:, ''` $, ' G !,,,i.,..*:-•:,l!} t c 171 d it l V'_ {; jj i' Mill k ; r } /,,- : ___ - r; hit C Gathering space .. r` . �( `, r N !' '`\ -- View shown in rendering .ctigrs .;� fir• ' % - - .... , e. • .1" .. i J+�i ` 3oth Street-Mishawaka Avenue area looking east. Northside Boulevard - 34th Street Area I Site 13 Logan Street Crossing I Site 14 Neighborhood-scale residential multi-family development.perhaps The Northside Trail near Logan Street can be enhanced to increase the comfort and in the form of townhouses featuring green space and river access and safety for people on foot or bicycle. A more direct routing of the trail from the west views.can fill the vacant riverfront property along Northside Boulevard. can pass through a small entry plaza at the city limit with Mishawaka. Working with the City of Mishawaka,the City of South Bend can improve the trail's Logan Street crossing with a median refuge island or other safety treatments. 1L i'_ _.—.,m_' - lie. ' i ,..:. . ,.. ir--4 -., . .... . 4 s. - v ._ I I Ai W. . In OW- RI:..01 e 1 A i t side B•. e Zai O f.. j :. / l A i 'A — IlializtAilitimi:i,'.; ''' ' 11111.0 L aW Northside Boulevard-Logan Street area concept. Northside Boulevard-34th Street area concept Entry plaza O Medium-density residential development © Improved crossing 0 Central greenway with access to river tn -o A0. W V C 0 V CO s 0 Z1J cn a) 7775 C C Indiana University South Bend Since the ig6o's Indiana University South Bend(IUSB)has been r' I ,' /v�{ 1• .: \_ti,.�t ;,-, ; -,t_._: a strong partner and valuable stakeholder within the River Park *" N _ _ , - '" ,, neighborhood.the City of South Bend and our region.IUSB plays Mishawaka Avenue . _ "°";0_- Camp ,E= a crucial rote in providing accessible higher education for our v , _ - __ region and plays an important part in the attraction and retention , a r` it t i ,",i ' � " -0T of talent for our community Campus West t , , d J 0 . . ,_1 . _ .it a.-,..„41.,' , . The South Bend campus of Indiana University is state owned '=' ' - _ , -.-— o ,I property managed by the Indiana University Board of Trustees. �- -i �` �' = The campus is not subject to the South Bend Zoning Ordinance !+ r as state properties are exempt from local control However. KC 1 jilk ..,, IUSB could playa greater role in the continued evolution of the ) 4 ,er `, t sue- ', neighborhood through a more engaged approach with the City �}r„,l v) rile- ` Y " - --_r �. ,,r �` of South Bend and River Park i / - r - ' ' ^♦•♦•♦ - . _ j � AIkes - - t-,,-5 r1 The ideas presented within this section of the plan were A- Concepts or " 9 I 11. . I developed in conjunction with IUSB leadership to illustrate how pg 40-41 i \ ,1 .: the campus could physically become a more outward'facing s - I ; institution that more directly interacts with the surrounding neighborhood.Mishawaka Avenue,Potawatomi Park and _ la rr 1 r 4 I G Veterans'Memorial Park. I t Z !lli � I Disclaimer 1 si }L- �� The ideas and drawings contained within this section of the - 3'• -. • j,•• a neighborhood plan are conceptual and for illustrative purposes - �" _ — - only and should not be considered as an amendment to the l official IUSB campus The mas.ier howplan or as illustrate official plan by the City ' y t. oohs\de BoU`eVard ofSouth designN principles and thoughts on how the campus could expand and ij .: grow over time to engage the areas around campus,provide Indiana University South Bend development concept. ` ,- " .- . _-_ . -._. _ - - much needed housing for our community and become a more prominent feature on Mishawaka Avenue 0 Medium-density residential development on Il lSR Consider a partnership with St:Josep County Li nary' owned Lots to build a new facility that better addresses Mishawaka Ave and provides a space for more interaction with O Streetscape enhancements including improved residents and students crossings.traffic calming and IUSB branding opportunity QMixed-use buildings wrapping around existing parking © Pavilion garage p View shown in rendering a 0 3 ^ O N T 0 C U -0 a t3 •- 0 3 a C < r = in 1 cr O. 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MIN- o J/. a �I! i - — I-- !Pi ,.., o• to co c� I • C ��OCi �� :_ iJ r • tv• .t r'l_ \" _ \ (7.: --„...4., ,j, 1. --f-L- -J.:_. 11 l 3 Sri• •' '1 .L. la �`tek• Kq • '�, 3- �� 1 ray v K ` t :-': ,::':.-"'.I.'11''..:tr4 11 '11.\ ' , . ,•„ri..-fr_s_.T.T•t' -.‘_,,,,/,s. , ,,,,.,,,,,,...„. c 1 'No,... -� `, J\ j \ � t -d J,...1`S+YQ'q� ;r, y, I�'�J 'r +rtf Indiana University South Bend Campus West Mishawaka Avenue I I Mishawaka Avenue The western edge of campus between Bellevue Avenue and Esther Street is currently used I I I for student commuter parking but also includes a scattering of single-family houses.While I I parking is currently a necessary asset for IUSB these two blocks could evolve over time with new •developments that can address future needs of the university and provide a transition from the I -I tr E.-=■ . „., N I I �� -, -. --, formal campus to the existing neighborhood.As universities address the challenges of changing I a L 0 ; �,I I "10 �i �►;, ► . demographics,campuses like IUSB will need to consider ways to look beyond their traditional I Ail i-1 I 6 '• educational role to potentially play a broader role within the South Bend community.The campus A UP ) gill \� j. I I e� ') II west area offers space to consider a varietyof development concepts The ideaspresented here are r P P P '40it -MOO �lat concepts only and do not represent development plans,but they do articulate a variety of ideas and I . , ,II �\ 66�* j I I ;,•t _ '�`¢ r. I I. urban design principles that future development should consider. _- I l`" i\' I I I ] -i---,t'�" I I Key ... Urban Design Principles include: I r l 'uskin St P, f 1 I ?- —R 11-' uskin St IDJ- g P -'I ` �. r A I 1__-_1 • Consider a broad mix of land uses to address both IUSB and community needs. r. ��i i �i�r� ( po • Lining streets with buildings with parking in the rear accessed by alleys or common drives. I ,'\,- ''N" I I i I ._ • P openspacegreencampus .,•1'-````.,';, I I I 11,,►1�� ►,�1� Incorporation of on Ruskin Street to extend the areas from into the I - 1 I I neighborhood. t , a I I t I i z = c ,. 1 1 1 1 ��, M \s1 LI r nIL i�,. d 1 I I ,1., .■*!:tI I, Single Family Multi Family ��H;i�, ,����r, $ RK a rot J. i I ®i— " ai, IiI I I :ilt0 i i (r • a ' --r • Hildreth St _� i _ t Hildreth St r i 1 Mixed Use Institutional and s _ ' _ -- -- _,,-_ • • L I .. Commercial IVA Residential Concept A Concept B • 3-4 story mixed-use with ground floor • 2-3 story mixed-use with ground floor commercial,retail or university uses commercial,retail or university uses fronting fronting Esther and Ruskin streets. Esther and Ruskin streets. 'IIIMixed Use Commercial and • Higher density multifamily apartments and • Public Plaza on Ruskin Street. *, I Residential townhomes with some single family. • Residential includes lofts,town homes, - • Public Plaza on Ruskin Street. apartments,stacked flats.and single-family. • Parking garage structure to serve new • Parking provided on surface tots to the rear development of buildings. ,� v a ,p v a .11-t4._"*.ljle' O i :°�= ar v°a E E cu co .;01^�.1 1":_'wsl ,� „ 1 a ;S Je4 S3 S r i( ° o• c o aa, I :�..e�U M 1M�+"�,-A� v.y?,>�F r- r�,L I 4 o ryt �,, raI • ' to d .. -F.„lr 4 •:. -.. : ' I � ' =0 r:II 1 ° •, = a s o a i r ran r c t-,r li I: B _ - Rr ' s1%-qc c. " any annallag : I1flhIIII. zz 0 C '_,.` �• —> , T. .- 4 f- 11 i5 aa43s3 s .. N T c o o a j c I o I C 14p $ �� �� a. �a• "L LTl—C 1 C_I ■■b+• •'a I '8 C a to to X Y a Yam ,. .� ;.�:.� i I wl- S HI ilL 7. A, . O• �-' .�—L ' h I f In+ll}i�74 l i r:* 1 1 .®gr . 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IllLincoln Way East Area Medium-density housing in 2-to 4-story apartment buildings or other uses serving IUSB can fill vacant land between the St. Joseph River and Lincoln Way East.Acquire the property at the 4111 corner of Twyckenham Drive to extend the riverside park and trail to the Twyckenham bridge.This will help establish a walking and cycling loop connecting IUSB properties on both sides of the river. • 01441; ir""4iLi .NL,_ " ,c 4' ( il 1,,-5,:—3 -‘. * , • /- . % .„410 pA Medium-density residential ' t • rVI. t ' 'r © Enhanced riverfront access I ; /,y' © New trail connection and park extension .a "�.� _ " o '' _ f tit. View shown in rendering t : '' u _ ''lw i. .,tj � a . ` ..Q .'\ — � L� _ .+� yam; -* • co; %' ,a • -.,' ':7..'.'.L.,2'... ; ' 8- -.. "iiik . -...„...... - 4111111.4.,_ tr., --_ Ite mg - Lincoln Way East site concept. g, ... , 1.'1 ...,L., ): , '/' V-...'' '-- f :, I , ',t,: r.'Ik ,.. •-r.'i ''. ••t', ,, ; L- . '''I 1,, •,.. 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(.. ..,1,, — \ / -.--.,.:,,,,„,i,..,,r-‘, . , . — -. /. ,.. - . , . --..,„ . „_,--_—_,, 4.„-- .., s• 8.',..- ,,,. -,-,..,-...-,:., .• ...r.„..,,,,, ....„. . ..•`•:',0 : , . . : • , , --, „i _., , .41,, „„. ,,,;.„. ••-\ ,..,.........„Ai• •. -, -, \ .,,._,.",,...i...)',,,,,.. ,,,-,..-- •,, ,,,...P.-• - - '-',,-,---'.., •,,,-;.1. • .,-..--5-2' '' %vt •Q , 0 . ..i„ :,.., ,. ,.;c . ‘ , ...k..,... :;/ ,,.„,,\ ..„. ;.- \ L. \ Tr, ---- , \ \ ... 4 — t ,,, ,,'2--;:: . . \ - / , Ef 0 , . • I \ \ \ \ % S. ' . . . , . . Housing Strategies A range of housing strategies will help ensure the River Park Neighborhood is a successful,diverse,mixed-income area. Market Challenges Missing Middle Housing Home Ownership ;r While the River Park Neighborhood has Providing a mix of housing types and price points The City of South Bend has several programs avoided the abandonment of housing that can mean that housing is available for people to assist first time homebuyers and current has led to demolitions and vacant lots in other of all means.One way to support this mix is homeowners: ,,r El 111 areas of the city,there are market challenges through"missing middle"housing.Missing middle • Certified First Time Home Buyer Education is a 11 to the renewal of existing houses and barriers housing is a range of house-scale buildings with typically required for most federal and state - ' to new construction.For parts of the River Park multiple units—compatible in scale and form housing assistance programs,such as Habitat 111 j Neighborhood,the cost of new construction with detached single-family houses—located in for Humanity and Community Homebuyers is greater than the appraised value of the a walkable neighborhood.This housing is called Corporation.for home buyers whose income II property once it is completed.This financial gap "missing"because zoning regulations made it does not exceed 80%of the area median is a barrier to the financing and construction difficult or impossible to build over the last half- income. _ of new housing,especially market-rate units. century and"middle"because it sits in the middle Rehabilitated house on 3sst Street. The age of housing can also be a factor when of a spectrum between detached single-family • South Bend's Housing Counseling Agency older housing has not been renovated to meet houses and mid-rise to high-rise apartment offers housing counseling and is open to all current market expectations or is too large for buildings,in terms of form,scale,number of units, individuals in need.regardless of whether current household sizes- and often.affordability. they are participating in an assistance Often seen in South Bend in the form of program.This includes both foreclosure For these reasons allowing the neighborhood prevention counseling and credit/budget '`• r'• , duplexes,townhouses,and small apartment G- to evolve and permit slightly higher densities of counseling. �' ' ' - ii buildings,missing middle housing was part of the +'•_� "missing middle"housing could help bridge the •* :-i: -- historic gaps byprovidingmore economical historic development pattern of the River Park ' g P Neighborhood.Many of these types can stilt offer Housing Repair and Quality units that meet current housing needs.price points and demographics.Other ways the city opportunities for ownership and for the amenities Housing repair assistance can allow neighborhood has worked to reduce housing costs include: that can be found in detached houses or in large residents to stay in their homes as they age. apartment buildings.The South Bend Zoning Code enforcement can ensure that houses and free pre-approved building plans for residential structures and grants to replace sewer and Ordinance has been reformed to promote missing their yards are kept in acceptable condition:in middle housing,but changes to the zoning map water laterals for infill development. particular.the City's Rental Safety Verification for the neighborhood can further encourage these Program Code can assure a level of qualityfor House in need Units. g of repair and landscape maintenance rental housing units. During the planning process, stated that the need for repair of stated that absentee landlord participants were asked a series of L L w 9 poor quality rental housing49% homeownership for questions about the planning area.Of C7C7 existing homes was an issue In the L} were an stated the nee s or was an issue w more those that responded... neighborhood issue in the neighborhood in the neighborhood Sustainability Principles South Bend is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050.and each neighborhood has a role to play in reducing the community's emissions.The projects put forward in the River Park Neighborhood Plan support the City's sustainability goals related to green infrastructure,built environment.and clean transportation. ICI :�w _... �I ..; �•. .�.. _ '2 : • 4i �- - •. r....IN_ _ , .. s 1 ,� , Je, i r �.wwc.wa...a�.' 00 l s/ ` Fr _ a —�. Green Infrastructure Built Environment Transportation Green infrastructure plays a central role in improving air,soil,and Reducing energy use in South Bend will significantly cut Transportation represents one of the largest sources of emissions water quality,by reducing energy use in buildings,supporting the greenhouse gas emissions in our community.so making biking.walking.transit,and capturing and use of carbon,and improving storm water filtration other forms of shared mobility more accessible to residents is • Rehabilitate existing structures to reduce carbon emissions important. • Increase the number of trees planted to improve the energy and construction waste. efficiency of buildings by lowering the energy needed to • Reuse materials or select lower-carbon building materials • Allow an appropriate mixing of land uses to reduce the heat or cool a building when constructing new housing. amount of travel required. • Plant street trees to help extend the useful life of street • Promote the use of solar panels for energy generation. • Add new bike lanes and improve walkability to allow more pavement due to increased shading of pavement. • Encourage urban residential infill and the use of existing people to safely bike and walk,reducing vehicle-related • Reduce paved surfaces in the neighborhood to help lower public utilities and infrastructure to reduce the need to emissions. storm water run off.improve water quality.and reduce extend services into rural areas • Construct shared use paths,which put less stress on vulnerability to the urban heat island effect the existing street infrastructure,ultimately reducing the • Seek to have water be absorbed where it falls instead of frequency of street repair. transferred off site. • Promote public transportation,which compared to driving alone.reduces emissions and improves air quality. •i, ! I,' IL',. , P,II i 10, _ I') Greening The Neighborhood Greening neighborhoods creates healthier.more energy efficient.and attractive neighborhoods where residents and natural ecosystems can thrive. What Is a Healthy Tree Canopy? Current Tree Coverage The City's goal for urban neighborhoods is to have 4o tree canopy coverage by 2050.The urban tree canopy is measured as a percentage of the overall land area that is sheltered from above by tree branches and leaves.Smaller green areas on the following map indicate trees that have not yet reached full maturity. I- ""' _. •`• yyyy Railroad Ttatk • Existing Street Tree f iis, y4 ✓ ' " ' c:1.r!.j 7t ak • il pi" i J•},,:.�..t.• .S BuildingI En Footprint C c • ■ii �,t�Li` a +i?J+� B7 ="• a.- �. * e- r` ¢S•4 i:+ rJ.ojil:.y i tt`�E 1 ;� ' ,s.'aE t•r , 'S. ,, ,. -. �r : its • Halting ree..y vt! e • '§ h.a t 4. te,L ,,.gs..... ..u !.,1 le....0i ii..., -%i.yri..-P,ef''i•t.E.:!.2.'ii..,..zg7..a-,.....; c a.` It - S4"' c7 ---flt -•.. :fp i i,,E,;, •rA 14:E Wall Street.e4 r••r:. stTTt:_•t '• a l :` ' ` �'� .r�E!t ttrL^�. ..s�t t. sK ;yi J,. ,�1111 �:11 :! .�r Q .fl.l�.0•K.tC•tE t'..,,.:... t: .t ry ' .'k (Y•'tl+�' •Li_ 1 :%•+ Misha16 wakaQvenuel•i••.t.,hi:•;.�/ SIR irijNISI•.a a•••.iar.+i..pi,rs« It. �. 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Trees are essential to healthy neighborhoods by providing the following benefits: Potential Cano y Additional. Street Trees • removing street level air pollution, 1 ' • cooling down neighborhoods(heat island effect), -+tI ,.,•- t .- r Ki f Y`,. ?a•• -• $,y i:.i: Fl. M l�_- +'-.' •• r•r::y.;••;,,•, 1. • slowing traffic and helping to create safer,walkable streets, ,.-:'iit` '-7,.1:+•.'rt kir -' t ;.S:r'�•r•; `•"'� it 2 ;yy 4..tw r .• .� - t .u. rl- er � . �` a �� r ,:•�r s ,•p ` (� it s� • improving community health and wellness. •14:— �'�i1�,C r h 0 46, -i'+rd.? ,,. I . I •I '� >'• ',rl i reducing flooding.erosion,and water pollution from runoff, Existing Tree Canopy 't: .r`, ° * ' t . . _ . `T.r•' ~..� ..""°'r• .t>:', +_�e -;•, ty ..V."1..r ' t ' . , _ ▪ creating stronger and more attractive places. ...••• •: 5 '.Fx, 4 'e► f, a , "•.. ...ram (`i4- '• rr • • Existing Street Tree L e :fir A.s ,•j-11,,'� •ii r�i .. • +„ V. +}I'- y F' • reducing urban noise(cars•trains), 41 Proposed Street Tree I. • increasing energy savings for heating and cooling buildings, it-- d':Mt .4 qya Railroad ti tip:•: ' .j tml ,f,'t� _ _ and lin Building Footprint �,.- '' i " 4C, ? -t. :' �`41 gli•A`_ �t : s JA fr •w sit- r yr: :�>t �_ ,•- • j ▪ increasing property values. n�;tt .r,s�"�•" ,> •.1• ''' CI I, ♦ ;Y11• r -t ,t $ ;II :iS`. '-ii$,— x€ ,{ti • -..F i„ k.. ...•. c• F••- . c „e y ,1. riastin s'4treet .+_14 • .• 1i; �t'►s. i , How does this plan support it? x• `; "" ; 9 ?S i + ;�5• $_..,;iiim.'"� fa -E` -- � Ii EEiE ark Nei hs a current tree canoe of 17%. yiT ;• •V �• ( r'' _ } "41 -3T1► �'" Q.;• F'l:. �ti .• ^ 9 Yilia1. & •.tall street_i�t , _:; o eg str• • • ces as shown in the concept • '•"1 'i"+•-,!` ►shawa••-v e—» �'• �g�� designs.This effort would yield approximately an additional 3.250 • m e:"' w •V�" MishawaliarQvenue•• t�• )h+,•.•�rM�••� Yr- 11? e . tt, c°•,_�2� ,;t6..illii:fli-' ,i: ::, ■ '^ r. nativespecies,raisin the tree canopyto 26 within the tannin f {Elf1$10. 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In U0 d d ' F .o / - � 79 y O � .v o .5 a, / ' 1 L a) ` r0 FC .r<. c 11i p a) I_In n m �_ y in p '- U m N 3 O y it I c Oco C s 3 N r0 (a 7, L:r i e .. i I U YE to ,n 5 .2 • O 0 OS I Streetscape Improvements & Traffic Calming Throughout the planning process.participants Streetscape Improvements Traffic Calming Intersection Improvements frequently noted the need to address the Streetscape improvements are large-scale Traffic calming involves small-scale Intersection improvements are projects to condition of streets,alleys,sidewalks,and projects that may: interventions to alter the physical design of enhance safety,often by reducing excessive Lighting within the River Park Neighborhood. As these types of infrastructure improvements • have significant traffic and aesthetic a street to improve safety for pedestrians, pavement widths and enhancing pedestrian impacts: bicyclists,and motorists.The following streets crossings. are important to every neighborhood in South • include changes to street pavement were identified as priority areas for traffic Bend.they should be addressed on a citywide width,the full replacement of driveway calming due to excessive speeding. Priority Areas scale according to condition,funding,and current priorities.Yet,this plan does identify approaches,curbs.and sidewalks. Priority Areas Wall Street-Twyckenham Drive places to receive improvements beyond • upgrade street trees and lighting: p y • include traffic calming element,and Twyckenham Drive Wall Street-Greenlawn Avenue general maintenance. • update water and sewer utilities Clover Street Wall Street-Ironwood Drive The project list that follows was developed PriorityWall Street(between Greenlawn Avenue and Mishawaka Avenue-Twyckenham Drive Areas Twyckenham Drive) based on input gathered at neighborhood Mishawaka Avenue-2oth street Greenlawn Avenue workshops.from 311 calls to the City of Mishawaka Avenue Mishawaka Avenue-Ironwood Drive South Bend,and planning and engineering Wall Street loth Street Mishawaka Avenue-26th Street considerations.Changes to streets in the Northside Boulevard Ironwood Drive Mishawaka Avenue-3oth Street River Park Neighborhood should be improved 26th Street in accordance with South Bend's Complete Northside Boulevard-Emerson Avenue 3oth Street Streets policy.The use of streets by people on 35th Street Northside Boulevard-Veterans'Memorial Park foot and bicycle is prioritized over high-speed vehicle travel.Street improvements should Northside Boulevard Northside Boulevard-IUSB Campus Crossing support the use of the Transpo bus system, Pleasant Street Pleasant Street-2oth Street including by improving the comfort of bus Pleasant Street-Ironwood Drive stops. Northside Boulevard-Logan Street During the planning process,participants were asked a series of questions about streets, stated the walk in the 2 out of stated slower traffic would bicycle infrastructure,and other infrastructure 3 78 neighborhood 54 j encourage them to walk more topics.Of those that responded... stated Improved sidewalks would encourage them to walk more. 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Off-street facility shared by people on foot and bicycles Designated Lane for bicyclists On-Street facility shared by both vehicles and planter,or other physical barriers for the exclusive use of within the street normally bicycles without designated space for each. people on bicycles marked with a painted line and cyclist symbol. Route Extent Route Extent Route Mishawaka Avenue Louise Street-zoth Street Lincoln WayEast Twyckenham Drive-Titan Drive None Louise Street-zoth Y Mishawaka Avenue Street Twyckenham Drive Wall Street-Mishawaka Avenue zoth Street Northside Drive-Wall Street Wall Street Wall Street Greenlawn Avenue-Ironwood Drive Twyckenham Drive Northside Boulevard Ironwood Drive Jefferson Boulevard-St.Joseph River Pleasant Street 26th Street-28th Street During the planning process,participants were asked a series of questions about bicycle A A 0/ stated slower traffic would C g/ stated designated bicycle infrastructure infrastructure.Of those that responded... T—T,3 encourage them to bike more J O would encourage them to bike more • • vID Alf�- ;,�a dos ,4,r' i E # • '7:?.. ^'•-- 7''4, 44, t. ...*1,..,2„., *it,,,i,i-A;ail*p.,'::111, , z.--,4 4iC,._-4-, -Try - , itf,„..e, ,,.. 1.1...s . _,..... iA.''n'll t' rkv..- ,-,: 1,1.'i /1 i-ri. - fin'?fir "#y,� r �4-4,,. "' 3 '• ..s` _s ;�: : .e��gy;c� i'i .r /1 ,,, ' _ IYltlg(Ii! 6IY °>1 4.�I.., .0: i/all scree 1. r; iii''•cli�.` Jit' 18'ITI_ se k3 j � x z f w Y ; —Kilt', a �' r .c m - -. z �.a.J : i 'ram+' .4 `_,� ' t t'l '.:'''$.$St ... - -1:*'4". - l';' 20.,4- ,, •' ' * ''' --, . ' ''t*'i :‘• - ' ' .;* . s - -1 )., ;43 ' •44! 0 '' 1 iii:'.'4.'_.4r.: ,4 '.. 1'•;,4t:"' ,,11...t.4-,..,_....._1, tf,Y: '4:c4,4•4:f.' '44.' 4 1. if -7,,f,.. _,A,' ",„34 ...,Sirg, i't Pl asant Street III {• ht r 's4a e • q. . yL.,: , ?Ka t S,�mg�y. Streets Map Key Ai. / I k i i �;,, w - R7' +. v, td °Y. 1 ,44, ,t i dr ?a a : i, ,,,o.-. . Shared Use Path(Trail) ,� Jr ,t'' c Protected Bike Lane tin'�h N` . mm Bike Lane • Wi 4: 33 l C IMOM Shared On-Street • t. • ""' Shared Use Path(Trail) 'l 3 till Protected Bike Lane C ' ,i" dill a I I 1 Bike Lane • a 0 Shared On-Street Map showing bicycle infrastructure improvements. r ■r1 C :v o Sam. N N O CS Built Form & Zoning Si Suburban Neighborhoods S2 Suburban Neighborhood z E Overview The built form of the River Park Neighborhood is guided bythe South 'r -•'� wig ie II 1 .► '" r .. • Bend Zoning Ordinance,including its zoning map. The ordinance is a _ ._ .�_� s' • ' Ts_ +' •► local law thatgoverns the physical development ofproperty.both the .,r y ' P Ys P / , form and scale of buildings and the specific use of land. % r' r t ✓ - '�`-� �� - -- I' om. " � . ! � The future zoning map within this section proposes how each lot within r • the River Park Neighborhood should be zoned following adoption of this .- ;. y I�.<` • , <' plan. Over time,property within the neighborhood should be allowed to r; P: upzone gradually to the next increment of development. - i(' 0- Combined with the regulations found within the South Bend Zoning 41 T1 -a � l a '� r- ✓✓ Ordinance,the aim of the future zoning map is to maintain and enhance \ y-II sg - o „ f �?vpr the River Park Neighborhood's pedestrian-oriented,urban environment. .� , A' @.'p d c, Mr d >.r•tt 4 ..g , Demolition of housing for parking lots or other automobile-focused v`7y ' li 0 � r h ,c .\` y - e, ,_, development is discouraged.Vehicle access,parking.and garages k •�,.- ', �F • should be from alleys when present.Vacating of alleys is discouraged j as it hinders the redevelopment of vacant lots.New commercial Intent development should occur according to the standards of the NC The St Suburban Neighborhood i District The Sz District supports a full range of housing The Us Urban Neighborhood 1 District Neighborhood Center District.Drive-throughs are discouraged,and if • primarily supports single-unit residential types placed on Large lots with deep setbacks. sup ports y pp g g mostly single-unit detached they are present,they should be designed not to be visible from the development on larger lots with deep dwellings.but well designed duplexes would street. setbacks. also be appropriate.The Ut District features modest building setbacks.inviting frontages. As properties are developed or reused,nonconforming conditions should ? such as porches and stoops.and are typically be brought into conformance with the proposed zoning district shown, ally loaded for vehicles. including landscaping.parking.lighting,building standards,and signage Where It Is Appropriate including billboards. • , Due to its suburban nature.the Si District Due to its suburban nature.the S2 District The Ui District is well suited for most of This plan seeks to allow a greater quantity and diversity in housing units: is not appropriate in the River Park : is not appropriate in the River Park the River Park Neighborhood.This plan doing so will permit people to find housing within the neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood. would support special exceptions for newly that meets their price,Lifestyle needs and address current demographic constructed duplexes.Ui properties within trends. the designated area on the future zoning map should be allowed to transition to U2 as The South Bend zoning map divides the city into twelve zoning districts. demand warrants. 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III n " 4 Il t k� u n, Q . s 'p F It L e " `04, x!A_: \ '^ .-', W "fin S U �Y 4131( ee . •� Jlt. Y►- N „ :: , 4-01. 1 1 �, a. i e _ - a • (73 a �� - ' s, �, 1 i < e ,., i... RE lit I ` may. _ . __ /�� y A W 8 J 0 R c 1 C v amdp fy IC 8 0 mom• a Q Cti , W E �J m E Implementation Plan This plan outlines potential projects and activities to occur in the neighborhood over the next 20 years.Major projects.especially those to be undertaken in the next io years.are highlighted in the implementation matrix below. Strategy 1: Create a safe and attractive neighborhood through infrastructure improvements. Lead Responsibility Timeline Potential Partners Action City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years 1.1 Mishawaka Avenue:Complete streetscape improvements including upgraded bike ■ • infrastructure and improved intersections and pedestrian crossings. 12 Wall Street:Complete limited streetscape improvements,improved intersections,and . ■ ■ pedestrian crossings,especially within and near Potawatomi Park. zoth Street:Complete streetscape improvements including a shared-use path and 1.3 improved intersections and pedestrian crossings at Northside Boulevard and Mishawaka ■ • Avenue. 1 4 Northside Boulevard-Pleasant Street:Explore traffic calming measures and an . • improved shared-use path along 26th Street and the river to Logan Street. 1.5 Logan Street Trait Crossing:Improve trail crossing and create a formal entrance into • • City of Mishawaka • South Bend from Mishawaka. 1.6 Traffic Calming:Complete high priority traffic calming on neighborhood streets. U • • iit 1.7 Trees:Plant trees where possible,especially in the city right-of-way,to increase the • City Forester and Office of Sustainability • • • urban tree canopy. 1.8 Promote Curb and Sidewalk Program:Promote existing curb&sidewalk replacement . River Park Neighborhood Association. ■ ■ ■ progriin to assist with costs. Residents.Property Owners Strategy 2: Improve Potawatomi Park amenities and access. lead Responsibility Timeline Potential Partners Action City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years 2.1 Potawatomi Park:Improve park amenities to accommodate a broad range of park users ■ 11 based on Potawatomi Park Master Plan. Conservatories:Explore improvements and expansion of amenities at the ■ ■ ■ . 22 Conservatories Potawatomi Zoological Society ■ Conservatories Operator. IN ■ . 2.3 Potawatomi Zoo:Continue to facilitate improvements and efficient operations of zoo. Potawatomi Zoological Society 2.4 Park Circulation:Address circulation and parking concerns within and adjacent to ■ II Ill Potawatomi Park Strategy 3: Improve other park spaces and access. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Potential Partners City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10i Years 3.1 Northside Trail:Provide better pedestrian and bicycle connections within River Park . III Neighborhood. 3.2 Veterans'Memorial Park:Explore improvements to park amenities . II Indiana University South Bend 3.3 Nuner Field:Establish a city owned neighborhood park complemented by residential II IN South Bend Community School Corporation II 11 development. Public Pool:Continue to partner with Adams High school to offer open swim and swim classes to the public. II II South Bend Community School Corporation . II 3.4 Strategy 4:Address underutilized and problem properties in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Potential Partners Timeline Action City Partner 1-5Years 5-10Years 10+Years 4.1 Problem Properties:Utilize the cities neighborhood services and code enforcementIII Residents,Property Owners team to address problem properties 4.2 Industrial Buildings:As they become available,reuse or redevelop industrial properties ■ Developers.Property Owner, near the St Joseph River for residential or mixed-use development. 4.3 Underutilized Storefronts:Work with property owners to better utilize existingIII III Business Owners.Property Owners storefronts along Mishawaka Avenue. 4.4 IUSB Parking Lots:Support residential and commercial development on underutilized . Indiana University South Bend parking lots,as needed in partnership with IUSB. Strategy 5: Develop and preserve housing in the neighborhood. Lead Responsibility Timeline A(tion Potential Partners City Partner 1-5 Years 5-10 Years 10+Years 5.1 Zoning:Update the zoning map for the plan area. II II River Park Neighborhood Association II 5 2 Historic District:Explore listing potential River Park Historic District on the National ill Indiana Landmarks.Residents II Register of Historic Places to allow for the use of federal tax credit incentives. 5.3 Home Repair:Promote the cities home repair program and work with neighborhoodMI III Nonprofit Organizations.Property Owners services and code enforcement to address neglected properties. Develop Housing:Support the production of a range of housing types including new ■ III II construction and rehabilitation of market rate and affordable units for owner and rental U Nonprofit Organizations.Financial Institutun housing. 5.5 Home Ownership:Explore mechanisms that can promote homeownership.. IN II Nonprofit Organizations Strategy 6: Develop sense of community through neighborhood engagement. Lead Responsibility Timeline Action Partner Potential Partners City 1-5Years 5-1O Years 10+Years 6.1 Capacity Building:Build neighborhood association capacity through engagement of all . River Park Neighborhood Association and Office ■ II III neighborhood residents. of Engagement and Economic Empowerment 6.2 Neighborhood Events:Hold neighborhood events which celebrate the neighborhood II River Park Neighborhood Association 6.3 Communication:Develop and maintain communication with neighbors including River Park Neighborhood Association residents of rental housing. 6.4 Main Street:Create a Main Street Organization or similar model to help facilitate grow li ■ River Park Business Association and promotion of Mishawaka Avenue as a main street business corridor.