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Leverage Rock Island’s assets and existing strengths to foster inclusive growth and development in its diverse neighborhoods; use existing systems such as the creative use of planning, zoning and design guidelines to augment public amenities in neighborhoods; and focus on enhancing the quality of life for city residents.
Objective #1 – Understand today's neighborhood organizing, redevelopment, and marketing approaches.
Actions | Timeline | Responsible Party | Measurements |
Develop a report on how neighborhoods are organized, supported, and marketed in peer communities with recommendations on what to do in Rock Island. | 3rd Quarter 2022 | Planning & Redevelopment Division | Report completed and presented to the City Council for review and/or approval |
Implement recommendations (that include performance metrics) chosen by the City Council. | 4th Quarter 2022 | Planning & Redevelopment Division | Implementation begun |
Objective # 2– Provide support that improves quality of life in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Actions | Timeline | Responsible Party | Measurements |
Develop a report that analyzes existing programs/services the City provides that support neighborhood placemaking and development. | 3rd Quarter 2022 | Planning & Redevelopment Division | Report completed and presented to the City Council for review and/or approval |
Develop recommendations on how services/programs could be expanded and how new programs/services could be developed that support neighborhood placemaking and development. | 3rd Quarter 2022 | Planning & Redevelopment Division | Report completed and presented to the City Council for review and/or approval |
Implement recommendations (that include performance metrics) chosen by the City Council. | 4th Quarter 2022 | Planning & Redevelopment Division | Implementation begun |
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