Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan is the result of the efforts of a consortium of Southside community groups that challenged the City of Columbus to make a concerted effort and investment to stimulate economic revitalization of the Parsons Avenue corridor and deal with persistent problems of crime and property neglect. The Vision Plan provides a vision and recommendations for Parsons Avenue from Livingston Avenue on the north to State Route 104 on the south.
Through the Columbus Urban Growth Redevelopment Corporation, the City provided resources to the community to begin this study of market conditions and market potential for the Parsons Avenue corridor and its relationship to the surrounding Southside neighborhoods.
This effort incorporated an extensive series of meetings and workshops held with Southside organizations, the community and a Steering Committee formed from representatives of Southside organizations. Focus groups were held with members of the regions' real estate, development and lending communities. Many other stakeholders were contacted regarding their plans and their own assessment of Southside market forces.
The resulting Vision Plan document presents the Vision Statement and the Goals developed by the steering committee, a discussion of the Vision Plan Recommendations, a listing of Next Steps to advance the implementation of the Vision Plan, and a presentation of inspirations for the Priority Investment Locations.
The Vision Plan was endorsed by all major civic associations, the neighborhood business association, and other stakeholders on April 6, 2006.
CITY DEPARTMENTS RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan as guide for the development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements of the area.
Body
WHEREAS, the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan is intended to serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, neighborhood business, civic associations, and other stakeholders guided the development of the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan; and
WHEREAS, committee meetings, presentations, and public presentations were conducted as part of the public planning process; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan address neighborhood development and redevelopment issues and other community priorities; and
WHEREAS, neighborhood civic associations and other stakeholders have endorsed the Plan and recommended adoption by City Council; and
WHEREAS, after public notice a public hearing was held at which the Development Commission approved the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan and recommended adoption to City Council; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan is hereby adopted to establish a vision for development, redevelopment, and the planning of future public improvements.
Section 2. That all city of Columbus departments and divisions are hereby authorized and directed to use the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan in initiating or reviewing projects within the planning area or adjacent areas and require that such projects generally conform to the plan.
Section 3. That the Department of Development is directed to monitor the use of the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan, and to present to City Council any amendments necessary to keep the plan up-to-date.
Section 4. That copies of the Greater Parsons Avenue Area Vision Plan shall be kept on file in the Department of Development, Planning Division.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.