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<br />(7o~~unitv ~~on .......................................................................................... <br /> <br />Chapter 2 <br /> <br />implementation, a capital improvement program, and implementation tools such as the zoning ordinance, <br />subdivision regulations, and other development-related ordinances. <br /> <br />LA PORTE'S ASSETS AND CHALLENGES <br /> <br />The community's assets and challenges were determined by citizens of La Porte through a <br />Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. In addition, during a community forum on October 27, 1998, <br />citizens of La Porte were invited to participate in the identification of issues, improvement needs, and <br />priorities toward development of the community vision. The assets and challenges identified by residents <br />of La Porte are as follows: <br /> <br />Assets: <br /> <br />Galveston Bay <br />Park system <br />Police and Fire ProtectionlEMS <br />Location (near Houston) <br />Heritage <br />Low crime rate <br />Municipal facilities <br />Friendly people <br />Strong business involvement and support <br />Good highways <br />Rail yard <br />Fred Hartman Bridge <br />Responsiveness to community expectations <br />High educational attainment <br />Move toward tourism (NASA, San Jacinto) <br />Employment opportunities <br />Fourth largest city in Harris County <br /> <br />Neighborhoods <br />Industry friendly <br />Small town atmosphere <br />Greenery <br />Energetic citizens <br />Housing costs <br />Schools <br />Diversity <br />City administration <br />Deep water port (Barbour's Cut), <br />Municipal airport <br />Well manager City <br />High average income <br />Young families <br />Three higher education institutions <br />Plans implemented (goals achieved) <br /> <br />Challenges: <br /> <br />Size ofl1brary <br />Restaurants <br />No public transportation <br />Total requirements for development; development guide <br />Lack of public relations <br />Resistance to change <br />Lack of entry identification <br />Lack offumily-oriented recreation and activities (movie theatre) <br />Reputation of hurricanes <br />Appearance of older areas and established neighborhoods <br />Traffic congestion (train @ Fairmont Parkway) <br />Lack of redevelopment between bay and older areas <br /> <br />Retail loss; lack of support <br />School reputation <br />No central place for social services <br />Industrial reputation <br />Lack of executive housing <br />West end population not identified with La Porte <br />Visual appeal <br />Drainage (reputation for flooding) <br />Negative media emphasis <br />Lack of partnership with County <br />Absentee landowners (particularly along bay) <br />Low voter turn out <br /> <br />Page 2-3 <br /> <br />1:a~orte (7o~rehensive~Lan llJ'daie....................................................................... <br />