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Westside Neighborhood Plan

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps. Westside Neighborhood Plan. Illinois APA September 24, 2010. Quality-Of-Life Planning. Bottom-up, participatory approach

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Westside Neighborhood Plan

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  1. Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps Westside Neighborhood Plan Illinois APA September 24, 2010

  2. Quality-Of-Life Planning Bottom-up, participatory approach Revitalization projects are identified, agreed upon and initiated by individuals and groups living and working in the community Local residents and other stakeholders take ownership of the planning process The Task Force provides guidance, support and resources to facilitate the planning effort Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps

  3. The West Bloomington Taskforce Barb Adkins, City of Bloomington Dennis Arnold, GAP Neighborhood Association Dr. Frank Beck, ISU Stevenson Center Darryl Brown, National City Bank John Burrill, Mid Central Community Action Greg Donovan, AFNI Valerie Dumser, Olde Towne Neighborhood Association Sue Floyd, GAP Neighborhood Association Scott Fowler, McLean County Regional Planning Jamie France, Habitat for Humanity – McLean County Deanna Frautschi, Country Financial Tom Fulop, Salvation Army Myra Gordon, Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Connie Griffin, City of Bloomington Deborah Halperin, IWU Action Research Center Tom Hamilton, City of Bloomington Rick Heiser, Olde Towne Neighborhood Association Kim Holman-Short, Bloomington Public Housing Authority Bob Hunt, ISU Stevenson Center Tony Jones, McLean County Urban League Greg Koos, McLean County Museum of History Tom Laxton, District 87 Public Schools Lori Manning, State Farm Bank Rev. Frank McSwain, Sr., Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Jay Myers, Blue Jay Computers Bob Nielsen, District 87 Public Schools Wes Newport, GAP Neighborhood Association Jason Pals, National City Bank Heather Paul, State Farm Paul Russell, McLean County Regional Planning Ald. Karen Schmidt, City of Bloomington Cranston Sparks, Prudential Snyder Real Estate Ken Springer, Economic Development Council Carolyn Steele, Olde Towne Neighborhood Association Mayor Steve Stockton, City of Bloomington Marty Vanags, Economic Development Council Sharon Walker, City of Bloomington Bruce Williams Mike Williams, West Grove Street Neighborhood Mike Williams, NAACP of Bloomington-Normal Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps

  4. Planning Process Timeframe Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps Assembled & Organized Westside Task Force Dec. 2007 – Jan. 2008 2nd Community Summit July 2008 Start-up of CDC Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2009 Assessment & Visioning Feb. – Apr. 2008 Strategies, Goals & Initial Projects May – Sept. 2008 Implementation 2009 - 2012 1st Community Summit May 2008 3rd Community Summit Oct. 2008

  5. Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps Greening Projects • Community garden • Streetscape improvements • Park programming • Green building competition • New bike paths • New public open spaces

  6. Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps Youth Projects • Youth programs clearinghouse • Public display of youth art • Bike-share program • College visit day • Math & science classes • Youth-seniors program • Community center • Computer donations

  7. Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps Education Projects • Life skills programs • Post-high school educational planning • School facilities • Library services • Programs for seniors • Transportation: access to educational facilities throughout greater Bloomington-Normal

  8. Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps Housing • Housing for seniors, disabled, families and others • Employer Assisted Housing • Renovate vacant and historic homes • Live/work studios • Green housing retrofits • Landlord/tenant training • Mixed-use buildings • Prevent foreclosures • Education/counseling for prospective home buyers • Vacant building ordinance

  9. Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps Safety Projects • New neighborhood watches and training • Carrier Alert Program • Lighting inventory • Tree trimming • New rail crossing safety gates • Traffic calming • “Turn porch light on” campaign • Crime prevention through environmental design

  10. Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps Economic Development Projects • Recruit new employers • Expand existing businesses • New transit service • New business start-ups • Rebrand Westside • Workforce development training Current Proposed

  11. Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps Accomplishments • Community garden • Fall Harvest Festival @ garden • Housing inventory • Computer rehab/donation • IWU and ISU classes dedicated to Westside • Street improvements: W. Market St., W. Grove St. • Opened CDC Office – 800 W. Washington

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