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DDUAFTSIPTEM8EK2.20ll enhancement of La Purte's appearance. To ensure the outcomes expressed by this plan, it is important tofollow the guiding principles, visions, policies, and action recommendations set forth; all pfwhich will aid the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council imtheir decision'making. 2.2 Focus Areas, Goals. Actions & Initiatives Throughout the planning processa number of issues and concerns were expressed relating to land use oompatiti|by, in0|| on the few remaining developable tracts, redevelopment of vacant buildings or underutilized properties, Downtown and Sylvan Beach, neighborhood protection and revitalization, and corridor design and appearance. These discussions formed the basis of the following focus areas, along with on analysis of existing conditions and review of current programs, plans, and ordinances. Each focus area contains contextual information, key planning considerations, goals, (and their rationales), and advisable implementation actions and initiatives. The areas uffocus are asfollows: w Focus AreoI—Tr nshion|ogVuaQuiIt-Out Corn mwnity; v Focus Area 2—Quality Neighborhoods and Housing; ° Focus Area 3—Enhanced Community Character; and 0 Focus Area 4—Adequate Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. Over the 20-year planning horizon of this plan, much of the remaining developable land in La Porte will be built out. As this occurs, the City's focus will shift from new development on the C|Ly'u western periphery to smaller - scale infill development, as well as redevelopment and revitalization ofthe Cit/s existing older sites and structures. As identified during the public participation process (including feedback from the City Council and Planning and IomlnQ Commission), there is already areas that are in need of redevelopment or rewiim||aabun. These areas are displayed in the Map 2.1, Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Target Areas, and include such areas asthe vacant car dealerships along S. 10th Street and certain residential areas like those located in the area around Downtown and the Spenu/idkSobdivision, among others. To reverse the disinvestment imthese areas, it will require the City to establish and administer a pro -active and ongoing program for redevelopment and revitalization. Generally, redevelopment and rehabilitation programs can comprise "one or more public actions that are undertaken to stimulate activity when the private market is not providing sufficient capital and economic activity to achieve the desired level of improvement, This public action usually involves one or more measures such as direct public investment, capital improvements, enhanced public services, technical assistance, promotion,