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.
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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.
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WHEREAS, the Greater Parsons Avenue Are...
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