07-08-13 Meeting of the La Porte Development Corporation Board of Directors

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GOAL o Provide additional attentionresources to promote new infill development and redevelopment/revitalization established are s. Redevelopment/revitalization efforts require cooperative action to encourage new and sustained private investment and to provide supporting rehabilitation of public infrastructure. A key part of the process is determining the strategic actions and initiatives the community should take to achieve its redevelopment goals and objectives. Successful redevelopment will often require cooperation and coordination between agencies at different levels of government, as well as non-profit community organizations. This should include coordination of physical improvements with social service programs that aim to enhance the health and economic capacity of residents in targeted neighborhoods. There are several sizeable undeveloped and underdeveloped parcels within the City that provide opportunities for infill development where streets and utilities already exist or may be readily extended. There are also many individual lots that may be developed. In addition, there are several areas that warrant consideration of redevelopment or revitalization during the 20 -year horizon of this plan. Action and Initiatives 1) Conduct individual redevelopment or revitalization plans for those areas identified on Map 2.1, Revitalization Areas. These plans should be created in partnership with the City, land and business owners, adjacent property owners, and other stakeholders to determine the most appropriate courses of action to improve these areas. 2) Determine the appropriate zoning of infill development tracts and initiate rezoning as appropriate. Zoning actions should be in accordance with the Future Land Use Plan, and care must be taken to ensure that the neighborhood character is preserved and compatibility with existing uses is observed. 3) Review and amend the City's development ordinances to identify and resolve regulatory impediments to infill development, redevelopment, and revitalization. Incorporate standards that are unique and ® d applicable to these sites. GOAL 2. Continue investment i the Main Street, Sylvan Beach, and to originalt e Downtown. As identified throughout the public process, through previous planning efforts, e.g., the City of La Porte's Economic Development Strategic Plan, and as expressed by the City's Main Street Program, the Greater Downtown, Sylvan Beach and waterfront of La Porte has and will continue to play a significant role in the City's long- term future. Enhancing this and the surrounding areas will encourage economic growth and improve the quality of life for City residents. CC)N'0,1':_!NIr FV VIS10N FOR' LA, i'O I IL": 1."f :� _ 20112 (J PDA f.`E