north end revitalization
GOALS:
Increase the number of homeowners.
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Support expansion of credit counseling, homebuyer and landlord-tenant counseling.
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Support new housing types and first-time homebuyer and similar programs.
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Add 3,000 more
households to North Tyler
and downtown in the next
20 years to create mixed-income neighborhoods.
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As needed, target public investments, regulations and incentives to attract new households without pushing out existing households.
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Continue efforts to fill in vacant lots and facilitate land assembly.
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Focus commercial development around targeted mixed-use intersections.
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Replace commercial corridor zoning with commercial focus areas.
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Consider tax incentives for commercial development.
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Create new major open space amenities and upgrade existing parks.
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Support funding and grant proposals for nature preserves, and park upgrades.
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Maintain and upgrade neighborhood infrastructure.
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Support regular funding for infrastructure improvements.
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Improve crime prevention and quality of life enforcement.
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Continue and enhance community policing initiatives.
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Continue to target code enforcement in vulnerable neighborhoods.
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Recognize historic structures and areas in the North End planning area.
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Support historic recognition and preservation efforts.
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Improve the appearance and function of major roads.
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Redesign roads to improve appearance, function and pedestrian friendliness.
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Promote local business development and marketing.
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Support expansion of marketing and programs for micro-lending and small business training.
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Assist in joint marketing efforts for existing businesses.
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Support development of home-based businesses that do not impinge on neighborhood character.
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CHAPTER IMPLEMENTATION
