06-30-08 Joint Meeting/Special Called Meeting of La Porte City Council and Main Street Advisory Committee

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~eaudfic~onand(7onserv~on ............................................................................. . Chapter 10 . OBJ.IO.3d: Policy 1 : Action 1: Action 2: OBJ.IO.3e: Policy 1: Action 1: Action 2: Action 3: Action 4: Action 5: Provide direct and adequate access to Downtown La Porte thereby encouraging shopping trips by local residents and visitors . The City should develop and implement corridor enhancement plans for all major roadways leading to Downtown. Designate and label routes to Downtown La Porte and Sylvan Beach so that it is easy to find from Fairmont Parkway, S.H. 146, S.H. 225, and Broadway. Create a unique gateway to the downtown to create a sense of arrival. Consider business development incentive programs that offer financial assistance and technical expertise to commercial property owners within Downtown La Porte for upgrading and renovating building facades, in accordance with established design guidelines. The City should establish programs and incentives to encourage investment in and enhancement of Downtown. Consider a Business Development Loan Fund, Building Loan Improvement Program, Paint Program, and Historic Tax Credit Program to assist property owners with the improvement of properties, facades, and other physical enhancements in Downtown. Consider the creation of a municipal improvement district or public improvement district within Downtown, which have the authority to levy an assessment apportioned for the improvements. Encourage private businesses to supplement a program grant fund. Solicit the involvement of local financial institutions to establish a low interest loan program for property and facade improvements. Consider a special Downtown La Porte fund in the City's Annual Budget . . . . . . . . . . OBJ. 10.3f: Tbe City should seek to create an attractive pedestrian environment in Downtown to attract residents and visitors to the area Policy 1: Promote the use of sidewalk canopies on storefronts to create a comfortable and attractive pedestrian environment Action 1: Encourage property and business owners to install canopies to provide shade and shelter as well as an attractive cohesive appearance in Downtown. OBJ.IO.3g: Encourage festivals and other community activities to focus attention on Downtown La Porte. Policy 1: The City should continue to promote and advertise Downtown La Porte as a tourist destination. Action 1: Continue to publicize and encourage participation in local festivals, celebrations, concerts, and other community activities. La Porte 2020 Comprehensive Plan Upda.te .. . . .. . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. .. . . . . .. Page 10-9