Your Input Our Recommendations Comments/Feedback Next Steps

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1 East Jackson Revitalization Strategy Public Meeting April 20, 2010

2 Tonight s Meeting Agenda 5 minutes Introductions ti n 5 minutes Background about the CRA 15 minutes What We ve Learned Thus Far 30 minutes 30 minutes 5 minutes Your Input Our Recommendations Comments/Feedback Next Steps

3 Background About the CRA

4 Community Redevelopment Agency Windshield survey and demographics Workable Program Report City Council Approved Resolutions and Ordinances District 1 Adopted & TIF Approved

5 Importance of Revitalization Full utilization of current facilities, infrastructure, and public investments. Mi Maintain i tax base and property values. Protect neighborhoods and social structure.

6 Neglect

7 Structurally Deficient

8 Dilapidated

9 Construction

10 Exemplary

11 Planning Districts 7 Districts 4 Central Jackson 1 South Jackson 2 North Jackson

12 Neighborhood Master Plan Process Goal is to drill down further than Workable Program Document the Community Vision Process Listening and Discovery Brainstorming Evaluating Recommendations Adoption by CRA Board and City Council Guide CRA Investments and Initiatives

13 What We ve Learned Thus Far

14 The Study Area Several assets Schools Churches Close to Downtown Private Investment Opportunity Build on prior investments Funding requires matching investment

15 Analysis Maps Aerial Windshield Survey Infrastructure Street Network Intersections Figure Ground Land Uses Residential Commercial Industrial Parks and Institutions Topography Water

16 Your Input

17 Your Input In previous meetings we asked three questions: 1. What are the strengths of the neighborhood? 2. What are the weaknesses? 3. What do you imagine it to be like in the future?

18 Strengths Long-time residents Schools and churches Industry T.R. White and The Village Colleges Low crime East Jackson Medical Center Proud people p ready for change

19 Weaknesses Health Dept. moved out Limited doctors/dentists Lack of recreation/things to do Few restaurants Absentee landlords Limited money to invest in your property Infrastructure needs improvement

20 Hopes and Desires Pharmacy Utilize local labor and young workers Minority-owned it dbusinesses Seniors center Well-utilized recreation Absentee landlords held accountable Paths to college or career Better awareness of existing gprograms Economic diversity

21 Dots Map

22 Stakeholder Groups On February 18 th and 19 th we met with: Business Owners City Staff Churches & Schools Neighborhood/Service Organizations Elected Officials

23 What We ve Heard from the Groups Need neighborhood retail bank,,pharmacy, food Healthcare providers Continue infrastructure repairs Entertainment for kids and families New businesses Infill homes on vacant lots Address absentee landlords Homeowner maintenance and buying assistance More homeownership Youth and seniors recreation/activities center Youth empowerment Jobs training and placement

24 What We ve Heard from the Groups Improve and use the parks Organize a Community Development Corporation Promote a positive image of the community Neighborhood festivals, picnics, etc. Convince real estate agents to sell the neighborhood Gateway project Community and school-based gardens Paths to college and careers Joint day-care and other programs Development incentives Regulations to build on small urban lots

25 Priorities We asked for your help identifying the priorities to focus on.

26 Top Priorities Youth Programs, Diverse Housing Choices (10) Small Business Programs (9) Community Center (7) Career Center, Shopping near Lane College, Promote History/Culture (6) Minority Participation, Job Training, Street/Sidewalks, Shopping on E. Chester (5)

27 Our Recommendations

28 Principles, Strategies, Initiatives Four major areas of focus: Quality of Life How Do We Get Things Done? How Do We Bring Jobs? How Do We Pay for It?

29 Quality of Life Improve Quality of Life to make East Jackson a place where people want to live: 1. Ensure You re Safe & Secure 2. Make Sure Things Work 3. Protect Your Investment 4. Make It Easy and Desirable to Live Here

30 Quality of Life 1. Ensure You re Safe & Secure Maintain regular police patrols Support Neighborhood Watch Eyes On the Park or Street

31 Quality of Life 2. Make Sure Things Work Street and sidewalk improvements New street connections Public transportation/accessibility Fix homes that need repair

32 Quality of Life 3. Protect Your Investment Continue Code Enforcement of properties Help your neighbors Form and join a Neighborhood Association Support local businesses first Fill empty holes with development e

33 Quality of Life 4. Make It Easy and Desirable to Live Here Development opportunities for retail/residential Improve parks and amenities Celebrate East Jackson regularly Provide a wide variety of housing choices Promote your advantages community, culture, history, location

34 How Do We Get Things Done? Organization Structure: 1. Master Developer 2. Community Development Corporation 3. Business/Merchants Association

35 How Do We Get Things Done? 1. Master Developer Coordinates implementation of Redevelopment Plan Invests in neighborhood projects

36 How Do We Get Things Done? 2. Community Development Corporation Marketing/Branding Issue Resolution Liaison to government Coordinates with ithmaster Developer Advocates for neighborhood improvements Coordinates festivals, celebrations, etc. Helps establish neighborhood watch in all neighborhoods ihb h

37 How Do We Get Things Done? 3. Business/Merchants Association Liaison to local government on business issues Forms partnership with Jackson Chamber of Commerce and African American Chamber of Commerce Recruits new retailers and small businesses to area Form Business Watch in association with Jackson Police Department

38 How Do We Bring Jobs? Economic Development: 1. Job Creation 2. Minority Business Development 3. Marketing and Branding 4. Education and Workforce Development

39 How Do We Bring Jobs? 1JobCreation 1. Target Sectors (e.g. Manufacturing, Healthcare) Leverage mega site in Haywood County Work closely with Jackson Chamber of Commerce on industrial sites within East Jackson area Commercial Revitalization and Minority Business Development

40 How Do We Bring Jobs? 2. Minority Business Development Coordinate with African American Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Center (SBA, TSBDC, Score, etc.) c) offering technical c assistance sss Locally Owned Small Business Ordinance to promote business with East Jackson companies Small Business Loans to assist businesses in expanding Promote Buy East Jackson Campaign

41 How Do We Bring Jobs? 3. Marketing and Branding Positive news stories for media outlets (e.g. East Jackson people, featured businesses) Neighborhood celebrations/festivals, ribbon cuttings, etc. Historic preservation and documentation of history and culture Signage and area identification Beautification of area (streetscapes, code enforcement, e clean up fix up campaigns) East Jackson Website

42 How Do We Bring Jobs? 4. Education and Workforce Development Expand Youth Programs during summer and inschool year round Link Optional Schools with target sector employers Seek WIN center in East Jackson serving youth and adults Focus youth programs on school to career including dual enrollment & post secondary education around target sectors

43 How Do We Pay for It? 1. TIF 2. Grants (NSP, THDA) 3. HCD CDBG 4. Partner organizations 5. Capital improvements 6. Communities of Choice 7. Sustainable Communities Initiative (fed 3 body) 8. Brookings Institute

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51 The Plan Comments? Questions? Suggestions?

52 Next Steps Incorporate your comments into the final plan Go through process of Adoption Present to CRA Board for Adoption Present to City Council for Adoption Begin Implementation TIF District Organizations, programs and activities Thank you for your time and input!

53 Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact: Stan Pilant, Planning Director (731) or Steve Auterman, Looney Ricks Kiss Arch. (901) Looney Ricks Kiss, Architects. All Right Reserved.