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Neighborhood Planning Meeting – BOULEVARD PARK

Neighborhood Planning Meeting – BOULEVARD PARK. Bethlehem Lutheran Church 388 E. Midlothian Blvd. Thursday, August 7th, 2008 7 – 8:30 p.m. AGENDA. What is a Neighborhood Plan? Future ideas Today’s issues Youngstown 2010 Vision Continued Commitment to Public Participation

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Neighborhood Planning Meeting – BOULEVARD PARK

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  1. NeighborhoodPlanning Meeting –BOULEVARD PARK Bethlehem Lutheran Church 388 E. Midlothian Blvd. Thursday, August 7th, 2008 7 – 8:30 p.m.

  2. AGENDA • What is a Neighborhood Plan? • Future ideas • Today’s issues • Youngstown 2010 Vision • Continued Commitment to Public Participation • Neighborhood Boundaries & Name • Neighborhood Planning • Assets & Issues • Next Steps

  3. Youngstown 2010 Vision Accepting that we are a smaller city Youngstown should strive to be a model of a sustainable mid-sized city Defining Youngstown’s role in the new regional economy Youngstown must align itself with the realities of the new regional economy Improving Youngstown’s image & enhancing quality of life Making Youngstown a healthier and better place to live and work A call to action An achievable and practical action-oriented plan to make things happen

  4. Public Participation Commitment

  5. 0 Answer Now What is your favorite flavor of Ice Cream? • Vanilla • Chocolate • Strawberry • Neapolitan • None of the Above

  6. Citywide Neighborhood Map

  7. Neighborhood Boundaries

  8. 0 Answer Now Neighborhood Boundaries? • Agree • Disagree • Not Sure

  9. Neighborhood Name ?

  10. neighborhood name? • boulevard park • not sure

  11. Assets & Issues • Code Enforcement • Safety • Housing • Streetscape - Trash - Tree Assessment a. Median Conditions b. Tree Lawn Conditions - Crosswalks - Signage • Historic Designation • Midlothian Boulevard • Marketing • Neighborhood Group

  12. Targeted code enforcement Possible issues: high grass, loud noise, peeling paint, etc. Code Enforcement

  13. Communicate with Police Dept. Communication among residents Targeted enforcement Safety

  14. Housing: Abandoned Properties

  15. Housing: Architectural Gems

  16. Littering Need for neighborhood trash receptacles? Trash in Neighborhood

  17. Trash Receptacle Locations

  18. 0 Answer Now Trash cans on each street? • Agree, 6 per street • Agree, more cans • Agree, less cans • Disagree, no cans • Not Sure

  19. Tree Assessment • A. Median Conditions • B. Tree Lawn Conditions

  20. Median Conditions • Mature trees • Stumps • Bare spots • Inconsistency of plantings

  21. Median Proposal • Improved plant selection • Hardier more disease-resistant plant cultivars • Enhance median ends • Improve lighting • Create a plan for each median • Proposal Created by Stephen Paris, resident of Boulevard Park

  22. Fifth Avenue Median

  23. 0 Answer Now Need Improvements to Medians? • Agree • Disagree (leave alone) • Not Sure

  24. Tree Lawn Conditions • Lack of consistency and continuity • Varying conditions • Tree lawn corner design?

  25. 1. 2. 3. Answer Now Tree Lawn Design? • Concrete • Grass • Landscaped

  26. tree lawn design • concrete • brick • grass • landscaping • hard surface with planter

  27. Crosswalks • No Clear Designation

  28. Crosswalks • Clearly Defined Pedestrian Area • Differentiation of Pavement • Enhancement of Walking Experience • Slow Down Drivers

  29. Crosswalks in Boulevard Park?

  30. 0 Answer Now Crosswalk Upgrades? • Agree (with final design decision later) • Disagree • Not Sure

  31. Signage Conditions • Over abundance of street signs • Varying conditions of signs and poles • Lack of entry gateway signs

  32. Signage Conditions

  33. Signage Conditions

  34. Signage • Before • After

  35. Signage • Repair and reduce street signs • Introduce neighborhood signs • Introduce historic designation signs

  36. 0 Answer Now Signage Upgrades? • Agree (with final decision for gateway design later) • Disagree • Not Sure

  37. Historic Designation • National Register of Historic Places • Marketing • Publicity • Increased value of homes • Eligibility for certain tax provisions • Federal grants for historic preservation

  38. 0 Answer Now Apply for Historic District? • Agree • Disagree • Not Sure

  39. Midlothian Boulevard Future Uses • Current Zoning • 2010 Future Land Use

  40. 10 Answer Now Support 2010 Future Land Use? • Agree • Disagree • Not Sure

  41. Marketing Neighborhood • 2010 Website - profile • American Bungalow Magazine • Old House Journal • This Old House • National Trust for Historic Preservation • Collective Marketing and For Sale Listings • Etc.

  42. Marketing Outlets

  43. Boulevard Park Neighborhood Assoc. Continued leadership into the future…

  44. Other comments/ questions? ?

  45. Next Steps • Collect Response Cards • Another Neighborhood Meeting Soon • Review new designs & draft plan • Approve Neighborhood Plan via Planning Commission & City Council

  46. Contact Information Youngstown Planning Department City Hall Annex 9 West Front Street, 3rd Floor Youngstown, OH 44503 330-742-8842 (f) 330-742-8997 akobak@cityofyoungstownoh.com www.youngstown2010.com/neighborhooods

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