Explanation
Background:
The Olde Towne Quarter Economic Development Strategy addresses the area located immediately to the east of downtown Columbus and includes both sides of Parsons Avenue from Broad Street on the north to East Main Street on the south. The Strategy was developed at the request of Olde Towne East leaders. The intent is to position the area for economic development after the reconstruction of I-70/71. The Strategy is an amendment to the Near East Area Plan (adopted in 2005) and is intended to inform investment in the Olde Towne Quarter with the goal of facilitating such development/redevelopment, creating jobs, attracting services and goods to the benefit of area residents, and increasing property values. A working committee consisting of Olde Towne East and Near East Area Commission leadership guided the development of the document. It was recommended for adoption by City Council by the Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association and the Near East Area Commission. The Development Commission reviewed the Strategy on June 24, 2010 and unanimously voted to recommend adoption by City Council.
Fiscal Impact:
No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the Olde Towne Quarter Economic Development Strategy as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public improvements.
Body
WHEREAS, the Olde Towne Quarter Economic Development Strategy is intended to serve as a guide for development, redevelopment, and planning of future public improvements; and
WHEREAS, leaders from the Olde Towne East Neighborhood Association and the Near East Area Commission guided the development of the Olde Towne Quarter Economic Development Strategy; and
WHEREAS, the recommendations of the Olde Towne Quarter Economic Development Strategy address a development vision for the area, zoning and land use issues, and economic development strategies; and
WHEREAS, the Olde Towne East...
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