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<br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT SEPTEMBER 20, 2012 <br />GOAL 1: Provide additional attention and resources to promote ne <br />infill development and redevelopment/revitalization of establish <br />areas. <br />Redevelopment/revitalization efforts require cooperative action <br />encourage new and sustained private investment and to provide sug <br />rehabilitation of public infrastructure. A key part of the proc <br />determining the strategic actions and initiatives the community <br />to achieve its redevelopment goals and objectives. Successful re <br />will often require cooperation and coordination between agencies <br />different levels of government, as well as non-profit community <br />organizations. This should include coordination of physical impr <br />with social service programs that aim to enhance the health and <br />capacity of residents in targeted neighborhoods. There are sever <br />undeveloped and underdeveloped parcels within the City that prov <br />opportunities for infill development where streets and utilities <br />or may be readily extended. There are also many individual lots th <br />developed. In addition, there are several areas that warrant con <br />redevelopment or revitalization during the 20-year horizon of this plan. <br /> <br />Action and Initiatives <br />1)Conduct individual redevelopment or revitalization plans for tho <br />identified on Map 2.1, Revitalization Areas. These plans should be <br />created in partnership with the City, land and business owners, <br />property owners, and other stakeholders to determine the most <br />appropriate courses of action to improve these areas. <br />2)Determine the appropriate zoning of infill development tracts an <br />initiate rezoning as appropriate. Zoning actions should be in ac <br />with the Future Land Use Plan, and care must be taken to ensure that <br />the neighborhood character is preserved and compatibility with e <br />uses is observed. <br />3) <br />resolve regulatory impediments to infill development, redevelopm <br />and revitalization. Incorporate standards that are unique and <br />applicable to these sites. <br />offers a unique opportunity to link <br /> <br />multiple destinations that serve a <br />GOAL 2: Continue investment in the Main Street, Sylvan <br />broad market. The prospects to grow <br />Beach, and the original town area around Downtown. <br />synergistically two different kinds of <br />As identified throughout the public process, through previous <br />retail markets (destination and local <br />onomic Development <br />service), a tourism base, and <br />downtown living, can establish La <br />the Greater Downtown, Sylvan Beach and waterfront of La Porte <br />Porte as one of the best place in <br />- <br />Houston Region to live and visit. <br />term future. Enhancing this and the surrounding areas will <br /> <br />Source: City of La Porte Economic <br />encourage economic growth and improve the quality of life for Ci <br />Development Strategic Plan. Chapter 3. May <br />residents. <br />2009. <br /> <br />2.6 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />