CHAPTER 5 • GOALS, OBJECTIVES, & STRATEGIES
Objective 1.1: For each district, identify their unique and distinct design elements, redevelopment strategies, and transportation enhancements to create four districts true to their history, capitalizing on their natural assets and existing resources, and targeting their specific markets and land uses. Strategies: 1.1.1 Convene meetings of key property owners, businesses, and residents in each district to coordinate district activities and decisions and educate people about the district concept. (Ref. Goal 6) 1.1.2 Pursue design elements and themes specific to each district: colors, furniture styles, signage, sidewalk patterns, bus shelters, flower pots, streetscaping, historic and cultural markers, and public art. (Ref. Objectives 1.2 to 1.5 and Chapter 6) a) Add district identification to signage consistent with the existing signage system. b) Educate the media about the four districts and their significance. 1.1.3 Design kiosks for each district with information and directions regarding district assets, parking and transit options, and emergency contacts, as well as benches, trash receptacles, and signage. Place kiosks at the State Street corners of each district. 1.1.4 Identify available buildings and sites with property owner information, as well as target market information for each district. (Ref. Objectives 1.2 to 1.5). Provide this information to Develop Erie and the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership for assistance in recruiting businesses and matching those businesses with appropriate buildings or sites. a) Provide current information on available incentives and financial programs to prospects.
Example of information kiosk
b) Some projects may require the Erie Downtown Partnership to pursue site control in order to facilitate appropriate development. 1.1.5 Target specific future land uses for each district. (Ref. Obj. 1.2 to 1.5 and Goals 3 & 4.) 1.1.6 Identify and pursue opportunities for appropriate in-fill and upper floor development within each district and discuss with building owners. (Ref. Goals 3 & 4.) 1.1.7 Encourage renovation and preservation of historically-significant buildings. Demolition should be discouraged if economically-feasible alternatives exist.
Each district could adopt its own streetscape design
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