Explanation
BACKGROUND: The West Broad Street Economic Development Strategy provides the city and the Hilltop community with a blueprint for the revitalization of West Broad Street from Highland to Terrace avenues. The Plan's strategies were developed with the following goals in mind:
· To create a commercial district to serve existing and future Hilltop residents and people that work in the Hilltop.
· To promote a mixed-use environment.
· To create a special and unique place with the use of designs standards, streetscape enhancements, and marketing.
· To work towards the creation of a safe and clean environment.
· To create an environment where businesses can be successful and thrive.
The Planning Division worked with a Steering Committee consisting of neighborhood and businesses representatives to develop strategies for the revitalization of West Broad Street.
A public open house was held on March 10, 2005. Additionally, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission and the Hilltop Business Association have endorsed the plan.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the West Broad Street Economic Development Strategy as a blueprint for the revitalization of West Broad Street from Highland to Terrace avenues in the Hilltop community.
Body
WHEREAS, the purpose of the West Broad Street Economic Development Strategy is to guide the revitalization of West Broad Street from Highland to Terrace avenues within the Hilltop community; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Division worked cooperatively with a Steering Committee consisting of neighborhood and business representatives on the development of the plan; and
WHEREAS, numerous meetings with the steering committee, the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, the Hilltop Business Association and a public open house were held as part of the public planning process; and
WHEREAS, strategies included in the West Broad Street Economic Development Strategy address a kick-off development project, marketing, design, parking and circulation and neighborhood improvements; and
WHEREAS, the following groups have reviewed the plan and have recommended its adoption by City Council: Greater Hilltop Area Commission, Hilltop Business Association and Columbus Development Commission; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the West Broad Street Economic Development Strategy is hereby adopted to serve as a guide, for both the community and the city of Columbus, as to the revitalization of West Broad Street from Highland to Terrace avenues within the Hilltop community.
Section 2. That the Development Commission and all departments and divisions of the City administration are hereby authorized and directed to use the West Broad Street Economic Development Strategy to initiate projects that will implement the provisions of the plan.
Section 3. That the Department of Development is directed to monitor the use of the West Broad Street Economic Development Strategy, and to present to City Council any amendments necessary to keep the plan up-to-date.
Section 4. That copies of the West Broad Street Economic Development Strategy 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.