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m Future Direction — Sylvan Areas. The 2001 <br />Comprehensive Plan referred to the bayfmont area as the [itys <br />"forgotten area." Recently, the City partnered with Harris County, the <br />Texas General Land Office, and the Army Corps ofEngineers tnrenourish <br />and expand Sylvan Beach Park. The citizens loved the reinvestment and <br />the youth indicated that it was one oftop places they could hang out in <br />within the City. However, it was clearly articulated during the public <br />participation efforts, that the community feels that the Sylvan Beach <br />area has yet Lo reach its potential as atop regional tourism destination. <br />A limitation often cited was a lack of "other" things to do near Sylvan <br />Bench; no places to eat or shop. Further, both physical and cultural <br />connections tothe greater community could be made. Some view these <br />factors aslimiting LaPorte from recapturing that "city 6ythe sea" image. <br />As part of this planning effort, important decisions must be made as to <br />the future of this area, e.0, coordinating with the county to determine <br />future of the Sylvan Beach Pavilion damaged by Hurricane Ike, and <br />determining if and when the City is ready to commit to its principal <br />attraction. Asseen inthe inset, these are not new issues —they just need <br />tobefurther addressed inthis plan. <br />