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<br />associations about the program, increasing available funding, an <br />expanding the types of calming measures available, e.g., speed h <br />bulb-outs, raised cross-walks, chicanes, etc. <br />4)Provide technical planning support for established neighborhoods <br />support could address issues related to open space preservation, <br />and sidewalk improvements, traffic control, crime prevention thr <br />environmental design (CPTED), code enforcement or navigating the <br />available housing programs. <br />5)Consider modifying existing codes to improve compatibility betwe <br />commercial areas and abutting residential properties. This could <br />adding bulk and scale limitations (e.g., residential in scale); <br />sign, and lighting controls; improved buffering, among others. <br /> <br />GOAL 4: Promote opportunities for neighborhood improvement and <br />housing stock rehabilitation of the housing stock. <br />The community must remain cognizant of its older housing stock a <br />rehabilitation and reinvestment will become increasingly importa <br />integrity and vitality of neighborhoods, particularly in the old <br />Downtown, as well as in some areas throughout the community. Com <br />by residents during public participation indicated concerns abou <br /> <br /> <br />Actions and Initiatives <br />1)Encourage redevelopment in target areas through programs that <br />target lots that are abandoned or have recently demolished <br /> <br />structures so that those lots are put back onto the market and t <br />rolls. <br />2)Consider forming a target-area community investment program <br />focused on all infrastructure improvements (e.g., sidewalk <br />installation in addition to repair, driveway culvert cleaning an <br />replacement, alley improvements, tree trimming, parking <br />restrictions, shielded street lighting or other improved pedestr <br /> <br /> <br />lighting, added greenspace, improved public streetscape/ landsca <br />areas, new signage, etc.) within at-risk neighborhoods. This wou <br />be an expansion of the current program that provides dedicated <br />funding for sidewalk repair and maintenance. The purpose of this <br />program is to provide a dedicated source of annual funding for u <br />in making infrastructure improvements and leveraging private <br />reinvestment through rehabilitation, building additions, and/or <br /> <br />development. <br />Pursue both code enforcement <br />3)Consider the use of tax abatement, reduced building permit or <br />compliance through citations and <br />utility tap fees, and other financial programs or incentives to <br />advocacy programs to reduce <br />private sector reinvestment. <br />negative signs of blight, e.g., trash, <br />4)Consider the use of an advocacy program to aid in code complianc <br />junk vehicles, etc. <br /> <br />(e.g., violations such as weeds, debris, and junk vehicles) rath <br />Source: Kendig Keast Collaborative. <br />than citing noncompliant property owners. A key element may be <br />2.11 <br /> <br />2. <br />tt Adopted July 20, 2009 <br /> <br />