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over the course of the next twenty years. The comprehensive plan is a physical plan; it is long - <br /> range, comprehensive and states the goals, objectives and policies of the local government. <br /> The comprehensive plan provides clear direction through specific statements of action to achieve <br /> the desired results envisioned by citizens and the leadership of the community. <br /> The essential objectives of the comprehensive plan are as follows: <br /> ➢ It is a plan to guide the future physical development and redevelopment of the community; <br /> ➢ The time frame is long, extending over a twenty -year horizon; <br /> ➢ It encompasses a large geographic area including the corporate limits and ETJ of the <br /> community; <br /> ➢ It is general in nature, allowing some issues to be resolved and many decisions to be made; <br /> ➢ It articulates ideas in a framework of goals and objectives, policies and actions, and <br /> plans and projects; <br /> ➢ It is intended foremost, to serve as a continuing guide to decision - making, to provide a <br /> common direction and to provide stability as issues are addressed and future decisions are <br /> made. <br /> Residential Development. Neighborhoods are one of La Porte's greatest assets as they form a <br /> foundation for a sound quality of life. The City is made up of several distinct neighborhood areas, <br /> each with somewhat different physical characteristics such as the age of housing, street configuration, <br /> and the sizes of structures and lots. Much of the City's overall image and identity is due to the unique <br /> character of its neighborhoods and these distinguishing features should, therefore, be preserved. <br /> Neighborhoods that are safe, well maintained and have character will maintain property values and <br /> thus maintain a sound neighborhood environment and a stable residential tax base. <br /> The attractive appearance and environmental quality of existing and future low- density residential <br /> neighborhoods should be protected and improvements made where necessary to maintain the value <br /> of properties and enhance the quality of life. As the city continues to develop it is important that the <br /> integrity of the neighborhoods is preserved and the value and enjoyment of property is maintained <br /> and enhanced. <br /> Goals for residential development: <br /> ➢ Consider programs to revitalize and rehabilitate existing housing where needed. <br /> ➢ Meet the future housing needs by providing for a variety of housing options. <br /> ➢ Encourage the rehabilitation or replacement of substandard housing. <br /> ➢ Promote a standard of home ownership encouraging well- maintained residential properties. <br /> ➢ Preserve the integrity of existing neighborhoods and create livable and safe <br /> neighborhood environments. <br /> ➢ Protect the attractive appearance and environmental quality of existing neighborhoods <br /> and make necessary improvements to maintain the value of properties and enhance the <br /> quality of life. <br /> Beautification and Conservation. Citizens have expressed great interest for enhancing the visual <br /> appearance of La Porte and the redevelopment and reinvestment in Downtown, along major <br /> corridors and in nonresidential areas. Through public involvement it is apparent that citizens <br /> visualize attractive shopping centers, livable neighborhoods, landscaped roadways, pleasant places <br /> to walk and an enhanced quality of life. They want successful shopping areas that appeal to <br /> shoppers. They see the opportunities in downtown to create a destination that combines a lively <br /> 6 <br />