Action Steps for Neighborhood-Wide Strategies

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ACTION STEPS For Neighborhood Wide Strategies
ACTION STEPS For Neighborhood Wide Strategies C, E, or N S, M, or L Potential LEAD ORGANIZATION Potential PARTNERS
HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTER
1. Ensure that neighborhood properties are solid investments.
1.1. Property Maintenance
1.1.a. Promote renovation, restoration, maintenance of existing housing stock using existing programs that provide financial incentives, advice and technical assistance, workshops, etc C S City, OBCDC NPI, CRS, County Treasurer and Auditor, Ward Council Members
1.1.b. Prepare best practices brochure for maintenance/renovation and distribute it through block clubs C S CRS, OBCDC Block Clubs
1.1.c. Establish annual awards program to honor exemplary home improvements N S OBCDC, Civic Associations CRS
1.1.d. Continue management of database of landlords and rental properties N S City
1.1.e. Encourage residents and block clubs to participate in code compliance E S OBCDC Block Clubs
1.1.f. Expand exterior building inspections to cover systematic inspections of multi-family properties N S City Block Clubs
1.2. Impact of Vacant Properties
1.2.a. Demolish vacant and/or abandoned houses that are in disrepair with little chance of rehabilitation C S City OBCDC
1.2.b. Market vacant lots for side yard expansion through Cleveland’s Land Bank Program and the Cuyahoga County Land Bank C S City, OBCDC County
1.2.c. Purchase and rehabilitate residential properties in targeted locations E S City, OBCDC
1.2.d. Maintain unkempt vacant properties C S City, OBCDC
1.2.e. Recruit volunteers to paint murals/scenes on boarded up windows and doors of vacant buildings N S OBCDC, City CIA
1.3. Owner-Occupancy
1.3.a. Promote existing programs that offer home ownership classes and assistance programs C S OBCDC, City Block Clubs
1.3.b. Establish home-owner incentive program to help renters become homeowners N M City, OBCDC NHS, CHN
1.4. Architectural Preservation – see #12.3
1.5. Compatible Design
1.5.a. Expand residential design review in appropriate locations E S City, Neighborhood Historical Associations, Civic Associations, OBCDC
1.5.b. Educate property owners about preservation and principles of good design C S CRS, OBCDC
2. Promote the neighborhoods as great places to live.
2.1. Marketing Campaign
2.1.a. Develop marketing campaign, create and distribute promotional materials, etc to attract new home buyers E S OBCDC, City Walk and Roll
2.1.b. Recruit neighborhood ambassadors N S OBCDC, City
2.1.c. Organize events in neighborhoods C S OBCDC City, Ward Council Members, Block Clubs
2.1.d. Conduct seminars for realtors to highlight neighborhood assets N S OBCDC, City
2.2. Install neighborhood identification signs N M City, OBCDC, Ward Council Members
3. Ensure an adequate supply of housing stock with range of housing choices.
3.1. Promote adaptive reuse of vacant or underutilized non-residential buildings E M City, OBCDC, CRS Developer(s) Catholic Diocese, Ward Council Members
3.2. Promote new residential construction in select locations – See Opportunity Sites
3.3. Housing Choice and Affordability
3.3.a. Continue to promote programs that make housing more affordable – see also #1.1. C S City, OBCDC, CNDC
3.3.b. Promote green building practices and energy efficiency programs C S City, OBCDC, CGBC
3.4. Housing for Elderly
3.4.a. Promote programs to assist elderly residents so they can age in existing home C S OBCDC, MetroHealth
3.4.b. Establish incentive program to encourage universal design in targeted areas N M City, OBCDC, Financial Institutions
Retail Services
4. Create unique shopping and entertainment destinations.
4.1. Conduct a concerted recruitment campaign to attract desired establishments to appropriate locations, See #6.3
4.2. Create public gathering places or plazas – see Opportunity Sites
4.3. Install streetscape and gateway enhancements and public art in designated retail nodes N M City, BID
5. Ensure pleasant and attractive shopping environments.
5.1.Establish Business Improvement District to increase security and maintenance. N M Area Businesses, City, OBCDC
6. Ensure robust retail and commercial environments in appropriate locations.
6.1.a. Consolidate retail and commercial uses in selected nodes – see also Opportunity Sites N M City, OBCDC
6.1.b. Adopt Pedestrian Overlay Zoning District in Selected Locations – see also Opportunity Sites
6.2. Upgrade buildings
6.2.a. Promote the Storefront Renovation Program in targeted areas C S OBCDC, City
6.2.b. Establish a program to install temporary uses/displays in key properties N S OBCDC, UDC
6.3. Conduct a recruitment and retention campaign to ensure establishments provide goods and services to meet needs of neighborhoods N M OBCDC, BID
6.4. Increase visibility and access to parking N S City, OBCDC
6.5. Marketing campaign
6.5.a. Continue / expand marketing materials and post on multiple venues E S OBCDC CNDC, Area Businesses, Cleveland Plus
6.5.b. Encourage mutually beneficial relations among retail, restaurants and institutions/employers E S OBCDC, Area Businesses, Area Institutions
6.5.c. Conduct “buy-it-local” campaigns E S OBCDC, CNDC
6.6. Promote increased residential densities - see Opportunity Sites
6.7. Promote pedestrian access to retail nodes E M OBCDC, City
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
7. Keep Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre safe neighborhoods with low crime rates.
7.1. Increase police presence and visibility in neighborhoods
7.1.a. Lobby for more police officers in the neighborhoods E S Block Clubs City, OBCDC
7.1.b. Re-establish “mini-stations” E L Cleveland Police, OBCDC Neighborhood Civic Associations, NPI
7.1.c. Expand/strengthen auxiliary police stations E M Cleveland Police, OBCDC Civic Associations
7.2. Continue to encourage participation in Neighborhood Crime Watch and Prevention Programs
7.2.a. Establish a crime blotter network N M Cleveland Police, Block Clubs, OBCDC
7.2.b. Encourage participation in Citizens Police Academy Classes C S Block Clubs
7.2.c. Increase circulation of educational materials; distribute through block clubs N S OBCDC, Block Clubs
7.2.d. Organize events and activities to provide community interaction E S OBCDC, Block Clubs
7.3. Reduce visual indicators that create a perception of an unsafe environment
7.3.a. Discourage graffiti and use of rolling shutters and exterior bars on windows and doors E S OBCDC, Block Clubs NPI
7.3.b. Conduct community art projects to improve visual appearance E S Art House, CMSD, CIA, Cleveland Police, OBCDC, NPI Civic Associations, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America, Religious Institutions
8. Ensure excellent municipal and support services.
8.1. Continue liaisons between neighborhood and appropriate departments in local government C S OBCDC, County, City, Ward Council Members Civic Associations, Cleveland Police
8.2.a. Educate residents about responsible property stewardship N S City OBCDC
8.2.b. Create a recognition program honoring citizens and business owners who contribute to neighborhood improvement programs N S OBCDC
9. Encourage collaboration of diverse neighborhood organizations.
9.1. Continue to partner with MetroHealth to conduct health outreach to community
9.1.a. Continue to distribute informational material C S MetroHealth Cleveland Board of Health, County Board of Health, Area Farmers, OBCDC
9.1.b. Create weekly, bi-weekly or monthly farmers market during Northeast Ohio’s growing season N S OBCDC, MetroHealth OSU, City Fresh, Gardening Clubs
9.1.c. Encourage liaisons between area schools and other community entities N S MetroHealth, CMSD
9.2. Establish community-based mentoring and tutoring programs N M CMSD Area Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization, Religious Institutions
9.3. Encourage community-building events E S OBCDC, Religious Institutions Block Clubs, other social and senior agencies
9.4. Provide educational and internship opportunities for persons of all ages N M Area Businesses, OBCDC, CMSD MetroHealth, OCC, Friends of Big Creek, City
COMMUNITY HERITAGE AND IDENTITY
10. Integrate community identity and assets of Old Brooklyn/Brooklyn Centre with that of Ohio & Erie Canalway America’s Byway
10.1. Create a web-based map highlighting attractions and points of interest along the Byway. N S OCC, OBCDC
10.2. Participate in the kiosk program of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Association to tell important neighborhood stories. N S OCC, OBCDC, Civic Associations
10.3. Create programming based on neighborhood heritage and architecture. E S OCC, OBCDC, Civic Associations Neighborhood historical organizations
11. Ensure widespread awareness of community assets
11.1. Create public relations, promotion, and advertising materials. N S OBCDC
12. Encourage the recognition and preservation of historically, architecturally and/or culturally significant structures, places and districts.
12.1. Undertake research to identify areas and structures with the potential to be historic districts and buildings.
12.1.a. Investigate expansion of Cleveland Landmark District in Brooklyn Centre N S City OBCDC
12.1.b. Conduct research for potential for Cleveland Landmark District designation in South Hills neighborhood N S Civic Associations OBCDC
12.2. Continue to promote existing programs that provide financial incentives and technical assistance for historic structures. C S CRS, City, OBCDC County Treasurer
12.3. Establish an architectural salvage process for buildings to be demolished. N M OBCDC CRS, Habitat for Humanity, Civic Associations, Antique Dealers
13. Promote place-making efforts that recognize each neighborhood’s distinctiveness.
13.1. Identify neighborhoods with physical improvements.
13.1.a. Install signage at the gateways of each neighborhood. N S City, OBCDC
13.1.b. Install street banners identifying specific neighborhoods along commercial corridors. E S OBCDC Civic Associations, Cleveland Metroparks, MetroHealth
13.1.c. Install streetscape improvements that compliment the surrounding built environment. N M City, OBCDC
13.1.d. Develop/finance/implement a plan to install underground utilities along Pearl Rd. N M City, OBCDC Various utility companies
13.2. Incorporate art into highly visible locations that links to the identity of the neighborhoods. N M City, OBCDC Art House
14. Honor and respect diverse cultural heritages of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn.
14.1. Strengthen existing and create new community events that celebrate local heritage.
14.1.a. Encourage interdenominational events to promote cultural understanding and appreciation of religious architecture. E S OBCDC, Various event sponsors Neighborhood historical organizations , Area Religious Institutions
14.1.b. Sponsor community events and cultural activities. E S OBCDC, Various event sponsors Neighborhood historical organizations , Area Religious Institutions
14.2. Record, preserve and publish local history.
14.2.a. Continue the oral history project to interview community members and preserve neighborhood history. E S Neighborhood historical organizations Area Schools
14.2.b. Install historical markers where appropriate. N M Neighborhood historical organizations OBCDC, OCC
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
15. Attract and encourage public and private investment in a systematic manner that builds upon community strengths.
15.1. Alleviate vacancies along major corridors:
15.1.a. Recruit nonretail tenancies E S City, OBCDC, BID
15.1.b. Acquire, demolish and reuse lots when vacant buildings are beyond repair N S City, OBCDC Cleveland Land Bank, Cuyahoga County Land Bank
15.1.c. Reuse vacant properties for green infrastructure N S City OSU, NEORSD, Gardening Clubs
15.2. Identify important infill sites and rezone to encourage successful infill
15.2.a. Adopt interim zoning regulations to encourage appropriate uses N S City Ward Council Members
15.2.b. Assemble land to create more useable parcels N M City
15.3. Improve infrastructure and amenities to make infill sites more appealing N M City
15.4. Market available buildings and sites aggressively
15.4.a. Create and maintain a comprehensive inventory of commercial space available for rent E S OBCDC, CNDC
15.4.b. Produce development profile brochures N M OBCDC, CNDC
15.5. Provide support for local entrepreneurs
15.5.a. Promote participation in regional business incubator programs N M City, CNDC WIRE-Net, WECO, SBA, JumpStart, Team NEO, ShoreBank Enterprise, Greater Cleveland Partnership
15.5.b. Conduct regular seminars for business owners on a variety of business improvement strategies E S CNDC, OBCDC
16. Ensure that new development fits appropriately into the neighborhood while meeting the needs of contemporary businesses.
16.1. Establish high standards for public and private development
16.1.a. Expand the BRD in targeted locations E S OBCDC, City
16.1.b. Develop and adopt design guidelines
16.2. Promote the establishment of a wireless network E S OBCDC, Area Institutions, City
17. Foster environmentally-friendly building practices and processes
17.1. Encourage new development to incorporate green building principles E S City, OBCDC
17.2. Encourage businesses to use renewable energy and become more energy efficient E S City, OBCDC
RECREATION
18. Build connections to the Towpath Trail to provide access to the neighborhoods.
18.1. Pursue trail connectors through the Lower Big Creek Valley N S City, OBCDC, OCC Cleveland Metroparks
18.2. Assist in efforts to complete a trail connection through the Upper Big Creek Valley in Brooklyn N L City of Brooklyn, FOBC Cleveland Metroparks, City, OBCDC
19. Create recreation destinations in/adjacent to the Lower Big Creek Valley.
19.1. Pursue the adventure sports, camping and other outdoor activities in LBC – See Opportunity Sites N S City, OBCDC Cleveland Metroparks
19.2. Encourage compatible uses of buildings within/overlooking the valley C S City, OBCDC
19.3. Improve Wildlife Way intersection at Pearl Road N L City Cleveland Metroparks
20. Promote recreational facilities and programs for all residents.
20.1. Increase use of recreation facilities and parks through programming and accommodating multiple uses
20.1.a. Increase amenities such as shelters, pavilions, benches and tables at area parks to increase range of uses E M City Cleveland Metroparks
20.1.b. Assess current programs to determine popularity of existing ones, need for new ones N M City
20.1.c. Coordinate city programs with school district to use facilities for community recreation E S City, CMSD
20.1.d. Organize recreational activities and events C S City, CMSD, OBCDC
20.2. Increase number of and access to neighborhood parks
20.2.a. Develop vacant parcels for mini-parks when parcels become available in targeted locations E M City, OBCDC Block Clubs
20.2.b. Create more neighborhood connections to park and recreation facilities E M City, OBCDC Cleveland Metroparks
20.3. Promote area’s natural and recreational amenities
20.3.a. Provide online community calendar E S OBCDC
20.3.b. Create informational brochure E S OBCDC
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
21. Protect and improve the health of the Lower Big Creek and Cuyahoga River
21.1. Reduce threats to the ecological integrity of the Lower Big Creek and the Cuyahoga River
21.1.a. Work with industries in the Lower Big Creek Valley to minimize their ecological footprint N M City, OBCDC OCC, FOBC
21.1.b. Encourage best management practices for industrial users N S City OEPA
21.1.c. Educate residents on ways to reduce residential pollutants that enter the Lower Big Creek C S CSWCD NEORSD, County, FOBC
21.1.d. Increase pervious surfaces to reduce quantity and velocity of storm water runoff E M City, CSWCD
21.1.e. Eliminate combined sewer overflows C M NEORSD
21.2. Adopt regulations and guidelines to protect ecologically sensitive areas
21.2.a. Adopt hillside overlay district regulations E S City Ward Council Members
21.2.b. Enforce storm water regulations and guidelines C S City Ward Council Members
21.2.c. Draft and enact riparian corridor protection regulations E S City Ward Council Members
21.2.d. Rezone land targeted for recreation once properties are acquired by public entity N M City Ward Council Members
21.3. Continue remediation efforts in the Lower Big Creek Valley
21.3.a. Restore habitat and create ecological diversity in LBC Valley N M City, OBCDC, OCC, FOBC Civic Associations, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Botanical Gardens
21.3.b. Continue removal of debris C S OCC, FOBC, OBCDC Block Clubs
21.4. Protect ecologically sensitive lands – See Opportunity Sites
21.5. Educate residents and visitors about the importance of a healthy waterways
21.5.a. Prepare and install educational signs about the Lower Big Creek regarding history, influence, protection/restoration efforts N S OCC, FOBC CMSD, OBCDC
21.5.b. Invite watershed and water quality experts to public events and community meetings E S FOBC, CSWCD OBCDC
21.5.c. Incorporate stream ecology in high school science classes E S CMSD OCC, FOBC, NEORSD
22. Improve air quality in Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre
22.1. Maintain and increase trees and vegetation in neighborhoods E M City, ODOT, OBCDC Arbor Day Foundation, Trust for Public Land
22.2. Encourage active participation in air quality citizen action groups, disseminate information etc N S OBCDC, DAQ, Civic Associations Ohio Environmental Council, Earth Day Coalition, Earth Watch Ohio, Ohio Citizen Action
22.3. Educate residents and businesses about actions to improve air quality C S NOACA, DAQ OBCDC
23. Encourage the development of an environmental stewardship ethic in residents, businesses, visitors
23.1. Promote appreciation of green space
23.1.a. Conduct/sponsor community events in green space, including Riversweep, other Big Creek and Stickney Creek clean-up events, supplemental Earth day events, etc C S OBCDC, OCC, FOBC, Civic Associations CSWCD, Cleveland Metroparks
23.1.b. Promote community gardening C S OBCDC, OSU Extension Civic Associations
23.1.c. Educate residents and business owners about economic and social benefits of healthy environment C M OCC, FOBC, OSU Extension OBCDC, CMSD
23.1.d. Create awards program to honor environmentally friendly businesses N M OBCDC, FOBC
23.1.e. Promote the establishment of scenic overlooks into the LBC and Cuyahoga River Valleys N L City, OCC, OBCDC FOBC, Cleveland Metroparks
23.2. Promote compliance with environmental regulations C S City OEPA, NEORSD, CSWD
TRANSPORTATION CONNECTIONS
24. Design streets with all users in mind
24.1. Install streetscape improvements along Pearl Road – See also TLCI N S City, OBCDC Ward Council Members
24.2. Enhance the pedestrian and bicycling environment on the Brooklyn Brighton Bridge - See also TLCI N M City, NOACA Ward Council Members
24.3. Enhance the Transit Waiting Environments throughout the neighborhoods - See also TLCI E S GCRTA City, OBCDC, Ward Council Members
24.4. Create connections to area amenities for bicyclists and pedestrians N M City, OBCDC Ward Council Members
24.5. Establish on-street bike lanes/sharrows according to Cleveland Bike Master Plan N M City, NOACA OBCDC, Ward Council Members, Cleveland Bikes
25. Make streets safer for all travelers
25.1. Maintain, restore and enhance condition of sidewalks and street pavement
25.1.a. Conduct detailed inventory of existing sidewalk, curb and pavement conditions and develop priority list for repairs E S City OBCDC, Ward Council Members
25.1.b. Establish a BID– See # 5.1
25.2. Maintain and augment street lighting
25.2.a. Continue to upgrade street lights E S Cleveland Public Power, City OBCDC, Ward Council Members, Neighborhood Organizations, Residents, Auxiliary Police
25.2.b. Recruit volunteers to inventory street lighting problems N S OBCDC Block Clubs, Residents
25.2.c. Install decorative lighting in commercial areas N M City, OBCDC Area Businesses
25.3. Upgrade traffic lights and signalization on all major thoroughfares N M City OBCDC, Ward Council Members, NOACA, Block Clubs
25.4. Upgrade crosswalks N M City OBCDC, Ward Council Members
25.5. Institute traffic calming measures in neighborhoods N L City OBCDC, NOACA
26. Promote use of multiple modes of transportation
26.1. Encourage increased walking and cycling
26.1.a. Promote the use of "safe routes to school" and “healthy lifestyle” programs to encourage walking and bicycling E S OBCDC, CMSD MetroHealth, Cleveland Bikes, Ohio Bicycle Federation, Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op
26.1.b. Provide information on benefits of alternative modes of transportation C S OBCDC, NOACA MetroHealth, Cleveland Bikes, Ohio Bicycle Federation, Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op
26.2. Promote increased transit ridership
26.2.a. Provide up-to-date information and products (schedules, sale of bus passes, etc…) C S GCRTA OBCDC Area Businesses, City, Ward Council Members
26.2.b. Support the re-establishment of an Old Brooklyn/Brooklyn Centre circulator N S OBCDC, Ward Council Members GCRTA, MetroHealth, [[Block

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