R-2004-12 participate in Main Street Program

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Redevelopment Strate!!V Action 2: Action 3: Action 4: Action 5: Policy 3: Action 1: Action 2: .t\ction 3: Action 4: e e. ............................................................................................... Chapter 11 Implement recommendations in the Land Use Element related to neighborhood protection requirements as part of the City's development review. and approval process, including physical screening,' increased setbacks, and use of open space buffers. Work with owners of existing commercial and industrial operations near residential areas to identify ways to reduce adverse impacts on adjacent neighbor:-hoods. Implement the numerous. recommendations in the Residential Development- Element related to long-term protection of neighborhood integrity. Avoid zoning amendments that amount to inappropriate "spot zoning." The City should encourage and support community and neighborhood- based action programs. ' Promote organization of qualified neighborhood associations. Provide technical assis.tance to neighborhoods in drafting new or reviving lapsed deed restrictions and restrictive covenants. ,Communicate, regularly with local organizations and churches about identified needs and planned projects and opportunities for public-private. coordination. .' Implement recommendations in the Residential Development Element related to support of neighborhood initiatives. ' , , Prepare and implement 'a downtown development plan. The City should promote a unified vision for downtown through a cooperative and unified effort with the Main Street Association. Through.the downtown'plan. take the necessary steps to prepare ~e City to participate in Main Street and other revitalization programs. Review the City's zoning ordinance to ensure that downtown is zoned appropriately to promote its long-term viability and encourage redevelopment activities. Evaluate the pedestrian "friendliness" of the downtown area and identify needed improvements to pedestrian ways. Implement recommendations in the Beautification Element related to adoption of an urban design theme for downtqwn and establishment of standards and guidelines for managing downtown aesthetics and creating a "sense of place" through distinctive improvements in cooperation with property owners and other downtown stakeholders. Conduct an inventory of existing building conditions to identify substandard or dilapidated structure and to set priorities for rehabilitation efforts. ~, /. \ L ) ( €-r. ~-0I GOAL 12.2: Revitalize the City's historic i:lowntown area~ OBJ. 12.2a:' Policy 1:, Action 1: Action 2: Action 3: Action 4: Action 5: .""- Page 12-7 La Porte 2020 Comprehensi'Ve Plan Update.......................................... ,~...... ........... ............-