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APPENDIX I: NP-3

Appendix I

FORM NP-3: PROJECTED STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES

PRIORITY 1 | A Healthy & Clean Environment

STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES METRICS / PROJECTED OUTCOMES EVALUATION

DATA SOURCE

1.1 Establish regular communication with NJ DEP and the Office of Environmental Justice

a. Establish regular communication between NJ DEP and Office of Env. Justice Quarterly communication with NJDEP and the WFS community is established Documentation of increased communication between NJDEP and Waterfront South community

a. Leverage community-based air monitoring as tool for education and informed action

b. Advocate for, receive, and assess comprehensive air monitoring and data Air monitoring data is used to create public education campaign.

NJ DEP air monitor installed in the neighborhood; Data captured and shared with community Documentation of community outreach efforts; Residents demonstrate increased awareness Evidence of air monitor device installation; Documentation of data recorded and shared with community Meeting minutes, records of correspondence via email and/or letter, handouts/information provided by NJDEP to the community or vice versa

HOC records. Resident surveys. Handouts/information provided to community. Photos of device, raw data received from device, records of compiled data shared with community

1.2 Monitor neighborhood air quality

1.3 Ensure community participation in landuse decisions that may increase environmental risks

1.4 Target brownfield sites within the residential core for redevelopment

1.5 Green Infrastructure

c. Identify household level solutions to mitigate the impact of air pollution in indoor air quality d. Advocate for and undergo an updated air quality report with NJDEP

Ensure community participation in landuse decisions that may increase environmental risks a. Prioritize the Howland Croft mill property for site clean-up and redevelopment b. Assess the conditions of other brownfield sites for future redevelopment

a. Expand tree coverage at parks and neighborhood streets; Increase stewardship of existing trees

b. Parks and open spaces c. Leverage maintenance of green infrastructure as an economic opportunity for residents

d. Adopt property-based solutions to mitigate stormwater Campaign developed to improve 100 homes with air quality upgrades Documentation of campaign, 100 households improved

Updated air quality report

Community education campaign re: land use and planning; Conduct community organizing; Provide transportation to planning board meetings Perform Phase I environmental assessment. Include property in priority list for site remediation. Perform Phase I environmental assessment. Include property in priority list for site remediation. Plant 10 new trees annually; Maintain 50+ trees annually; Partner with the NJ Tree Foundation; Establish Waterfront South Tree Keepers Program Install and maintain 10 new green infrastructure projects Establish or Enhance Programs to increase resident employment in green infrastructure jobs Install property-based green infrastructure such as rain barrels and downspout planter boxes at 100 homes Documentation of updated air quality report Documentation of community educagtion campaign, community organizing, and residents benefiting from transportation assistance

Documentation of Environmental Assessment

Documentation of Environmental Assessment Evidence of new trees planted in Waterfront South; Evidence of trees pruned, mulched, or maintained Evidence of new projects installed and maintained Evidence of jobs created and/or job training provided to local residents Evidence of installation of property-based solutions at 100 homes Fliers/handouts, records of repairs done, list of homes improved from organization's records

The report and supporting documents/records

Sign in sheets, activity logs, meeting minutes, member list of WFS Environmental Justice Task Force from organization's records Letter of No Further Action from NJDEP or development of Remedial Action Plan Letter of No Further Action from NJDEP or development of Remedial Action Plan

List of trees planted or maintained from organization's records List of new projects from organization's records List of jobs created and trainings provided from organization's records

List of property-based solutions from organization's records

1.6 Promote environmental awareness and stewardship

1.7 Adopt and Enforce Green Standards

Establish environmental stewardship and education program Establishment of environmental strewardship and education program Evidence of environmental stewardship and education activities List of environmental stewardship and education activities kept by the organization

New development built according to green standards at local, county, state level New development built according to green standards at local, state, federal level Documentation of development built according to green standards

Data provided by government sources such as Planning Board etc.

FORM NP-3: PROJECTED STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES

PRIORITY 2 | Improved Neighborhood Connections

STRATEGIES

2.1 Eliminate and reroute truck traffic away from the residential area 2.2 Repair streets in bad conditions

2.3 Pedestrian safety ACTIVITIES METRICS / PROJECTED OUTCOMES EVALUATION

a. Short-term steps: Regulate truck traffic hours, enhance signage, limit vehicle sizes b. Long-term step: Eliminate truck traffic Short-term steps implemented Truck traffic reduced and/or eliminated within the residential area. Evidence of added signage and increased regulation Evidence of reduced and/or eliminated traffic

Conduct street repair projects Streets repaired and repaved Documentation of repairs Perform study; Improve sidewalks and intersections with signage, beacons, crosswalks, or traffic calming measures Study performed. Improved sidewalks, improved intersections, Installed signage or safety devices Study completed, if applicable. Documentation of improvements made. Photographs and records from entity doing the repairs

2.4 Establish a safe bike route to the waterfront and

downtown Camden Identify and implement bike route Bike route identified and implemented Map of bike route; documentation of installation

2.5 Implement green and complete streets along Broadway and Ferry Avenue

Identify opportunities to add greenery and complete street features Green and complete streets implemented on Broadway and Ferry Avenue Documentation of implemented green and complete street projects List of completed green and complete streets projects from organization or government records; photos; municipal approvals

2.6 Reclassify 4th Street as oneway street 2.7 Re-imagine existing underpasses as safe and attractive neighborhood gateways

Perform traffic study to present community with alternatives. Implement preferred alternative. Traffic study performed. Alternative selected. One-way project implemented. Documentation of traffic study performed, alternative selected, one-way implemented, residents satisfied with upgrades Resident survey. Internal records from organization and government.

Utilize public art and lighting in the underpasses. Perform public art and lighting improvements. Documentation of improvements made. Photos, designs, activity logs, internal records.

DATA SOURCE

Photographs, activity logs, Police Department records Photographs, activity logs, Police Department records Photographs and records from entity doing the repairs

Map and documentation from organization's internal records or government entity's internal records

FORM NP-3: PROJECTED STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES PRIORITY 3 | Housing Choices

STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES METRICS / PROJECTED OUTCOMES EVALUATION

a. Create new homeownership opportunities through rehab and new construction

b. Assist current homeowners with essential home repairs and upgrades # of new housing units rehabilitated and/or new construction / 100+ units anticipated Established home repair program. # of homeowners benefiting from the program. 100+ homes anticipated.

c. Support renter residents who wish to purchase a home in the neighborhood

d. Partner with corporate neighbors to establish a local homeownership assistance program # of residents participating in homeownership program and connected to homeownership opportunities Corporate neighbors establish a workforce housing incentive program to assist employees with purchasing homes in Waterfront South Documentation in increase in new or rehab housing units produced with NRTC funds

Documentation of repairs done in owner-occupied units Documentation of increase in organization's marketing efforts, number of residents who attend homeownership classes, and # of residents who apply to purchase homes

Establishment of workforce housing initiative

DATA SOURCE

List of units sold from organization's records Applications, list of properties that benefitted, photos, etc. from organization's records

List of marketing efforts, class sign in sheets, applications from organization's records

List of incentives provided by employer, List of employees who apply to HOC for a home

e. Promote Adopt-a-lot program for non-developable vacant lots # of residents benefiting from program Documentation of increase in # of vacant lots maintained by residents through the Adopt a Lot program List of Adopt a Lots from City records

3.1 Strengthen well established residential blocks

f. Redevelop the former Croft Mills site as an anchor mixed-use development

a. Assemble land and identify potential partnerships for redevelopment

b. Prioritize mixed-use development along Broadway Avenue Site redeveloped into 70+ housing units and ground floor retail Revitalization plan identifying redevelopment opportunities development partners

Land Acquisition Plan, Land Acquisition Fund

Land acquired for redevelopment

At least 5 new mixed-use development projects on Broadway Corridor Development partner identified. Documentation of redevelopment, proof of increase in new housing and retail

Adoption of project-specific redevelopment plans Establishment of land acquisition/blight reduction strategy and Land Acquisition Fund Documentation of increase in land acquired for redevelopment Documentation of increase in mixed-use development along Broadway corridor Activity logs of redevelopment performed. List of units from organization's records. List of businesses. Planning Board adoption of redevelopment plans, CRA stewardship of plan

City of Camden and HOC records List of land acquired from organization's records

List of projects from organization's records

3.2 Rebuild residential blocks with high vacancy

c. Redevelop the former Mickle School building for housing use School building redeveloped

d. Leverage future transit investments for a transit-oriented development Identify development partner. Establish 100 new housing opportunities north of Ferry and east of Broadway Documentation of school building redeveloped Documentation of redevelopment partner. Increase in housing opportunities north of Ferry and east of Broadway Development approvals, construction records, internal documentation from organization

List of newly constructed or rehabbed housing units from organization's records

FORM NP-3: PROJECTED STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES PRIORITY 4 | Safe & Clean Streets

STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES METRICS / PROJECTED OUTCOMES EVALUATION

a. Street lighting Repaired and Improved street lighting Documentation of repaired or improved light fixtures

DATA SOURCE

List of street light locations and identification numbers repaired or improved from organization's records

4.1 Improve neighborhood lighting conditions

b. Porch lighting program

c. Exterior lighting at public buildings Approx. 100 homes participating in the program, leaving porch light on overnight

Improved lighting at public buildings and neighborhood landmark structures Increase in residents participating in the program; Increase in porch lights left on overnight

Increase in lighting provided by public buuldings and landmarks Resident pledges; comparative sidewalk surveys of lighting conditions Public building/landmark pledges; comparative sidewalk surveys of lighting conditions

4.2 Enhance communication with Camden County Police Department (CCPD)

4.3 Support DCCB’s efforts in the neighborhood

4.4 Expand Camden Special Services District’s presence in the neighborhood

Establish communication program that invites WFS residents to use Stop It App and attend public safety meetings. At least 3 public safety meetings held annually with CCPD and WFS residents. Additionally communication outlets created. Documentation of outreach, engagement, and communication between CCPD and WFS residents. Documentation of # of public safety meetings held and # of residents participating List of public safety meetings and sign-in sheets from organization's records; meeting minutes and agendas from organization's records

Partner with DCCB to engage residents in various public safety efforts 100+ residents involved annually in public safety efforts led by DCCB Documentation of increase in # of residents involved in public safety activities List of residents involved and list of projects performed from DCCB's records

Partner with Camden Special Services District to bring more cleaning and greening to Waterfront South CSSD services increase in the neighborhood Documentation of CSSD increase in services within neighborhood footprint Contracts with CSSD from organizatino's records, List of sites/spaces maintained by CSSD, before/after photos

4.5 Establish a neighborhood cleanup program targeting residential blocks

Establish a neighborhood cleanup program targeting residential blocks Resident led clean-up efforts are held regularly at the neighborhood and block levels Increase in # of clean ups held and # of residents involved in clean-up activities List of clean ups, list of residents involved/leading, list of blocks benefiting from program

4.6 Maintain and secure vacant lots

Maintain and secure vacant lots Increase in the # of lots regularly maintained and well kept Increase in # of vacant lots maintained by HOC, the City of Camden, or another partner List of vacant lots maintained, before/after photos

4.7 Address illegal dumping Address illegal dumping

4.8 Enforce property maintenance by local businesses and industrial uses

Enforce property maintenance by local businesses and industrial uses

Industrial properties are well-kept and maintained Documentation of well kept industrial properties. Documentation of maintenance plan. Before/after photos. Walking survey of industrial area. Maintenance activity logs from industrial companies' records.

4.9 Address irregular activity by truck drivers

Address irregular activity by truck drivers

Corporate businesses take measures to discourage irregular activities including communication with CCPD and residents Documentation of increased measures taken by corporate businesses to discourage irregular activity by truck drivers including solicitation and/or drug use. Corporate business records, CCPD police records

Significant reduction in illegal dumping. Increased enforcement and resident reporting Documentation of decrease of illegal dumping. Documentation of increase in enforcement and residential reporting. Illegal dumping, enforcement, and residential reporting data from CCPD's records

FORM NP-3: PROJECTED STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES PRIORITY 5 | Economic Growth and Opportunity

STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES METRICS / PROJECTED OUTCOMES EVALUATION

5.1 Leverage arts & culture as an engine for economic development

a. Host annual arts & cultural event WFS Arts and culture event held annually b. Identify and recruit new arts and culture partners to locate in the neighborhood c. Seek funding to expand capacity for the WFS arts and culture community d. Promote the creative economy with artist housing and/or spaces and infrastructure that support smallscale manufacturing and artistic endeavors Growing number of arts and culture organizations in the neighborhood

Expanded funding opportunities in support of arts and culture programs

Artist housing built. At least one Makerspace established in the neighborhood Documentation that annual event held Documentation of increased # of arts and culture organizations in the neighborhood Documentation of increased capacity of arts and culture efforts in the WFS community

Documentation of increase in housing for artists. Documentation of development of a makers space in the neighborhood.

DATA SOURCE

Flier of event

List of arts and culture organizations

List of arts and culture programs/efforts

List of homes, Address of makerspace, List of artists impacted by activity

a. Promote mixed-use development through rehabilitation and new construction

b. Preserve and rehabilitate historic structures as neighborhood assets and anchors for the Broadway corridor.

c. Promote streetscape improvements, placemaking and beautification projects At least five new mixed-use developments or structures along Broadway Historic structures receive funding for rehabilitation and adaptive reuse. Special attention will be given to the redevelopment of Bank building at Broadway and Ferry intersection. Streetscape improvement plan completed and implemented; At least 10 placemaking and beautification projects planned and performed Documentation of increase in mixed-use development and new structures along Broadway Documentation of funding received and rehab/adaptive reuse implemented on historic sites including but not limited to Bank building

Increase in beautification projects, placemaking projects, and streetscape improvement projects List of mixed-use properties established on Broadway from organization's records

Before/after photos, Historical Society records, HOC records, list of sites improved

List of projects from organization's records

5.2 Re-imagine Broadway as a thriving mixed-use corridor

d. Identify partnerships for essential community services

a. Connect residents to local job opportunities Incremental growth of essential services in the neighborhood such as laundromat, grocery, and clothing stores. Increased number of local employment options in the neighborhood. Residents participate in local training, job fairs, and job placement programs

b. Connect residents to entrepreneurship programs # of residents participating in entrepreneurship programs Documentation of increased community services and increased partnerships Documentation of increased jobs in neighborhood. Increase in WFS residents trained and/or locally employed. Increase in WFS residents participating in entrepreneurship programs List of essential community services, List of partnerships in support of activity List of jobs in neighborhood. List of trained residents. List of residents employed through local job initiatives

List of entrepreneurship programs. List of residents participating.

5.3 Promote local jobs and small business opportunities 5.4 Seek partnerships with local institutions for nonindustrial uses

c. Invest in minority and women owned businesses

Seek partnerships with local institutions for non-industrial uses New investments and new development by local institutions Increase in new investments and developments by local institutions List of investments and developments from local institutions' records

# of minority and women owned businesses in the neighborhood, # of mini grants provided to minority and women owned businesses, # of other investments made Increase in investments made in minority and women owned businesses List of investments made. List of minority and women owned businesses in neighborhood.

FORM NP-3: PROJECTED STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES PRIORITY 6 | Community Amenities and Services

STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES METRICS / PROJECTED OUTCOMES EVALUATION

DATA SOURCE

6.1 Leverage local arts & cultural assets for community development

a. Partnerships for placemaking projects

b. Partnerships for community arts and culture

a. Establish a local youth leadership group to help inform and implement future community projects Youth leadership group established with dedicated plan, structure and funding stream. At least 10 youth engaged, meeting 2x/year.

b. Expand youth programs at existing neighborhood facilities

6.2 Support and celebrate neighborhood youth

c. Youth employment and job readiness # of young residents participating in training programs, internship opportunities and job readiness programs increases by 25%

6.3 Maximize the use of existing community spaces

Increase resident access to existing community spaces for personal use such as celebrations List of spaces available for rent is compiled and distributed widely to WFS residents. 10% of residents report utilizing community spaces for personal activities. Documentation of content development and community outreach. Resident participation achieved.

a. Programs and events

b. Park Improvements

6.4 Activate parks and open spaces

c. Memorial Park

6.5 Establish a Family Success Center

Establish a Family Success Center

6.6 Promote coordination between regional service providers

Promote coordination between regional service providers to address quality of life issues in WFS New platform of coordination between providers is achieved. Quality of life issues are addressed. Residents report satisfaction with improved quality of life conditions.

Partnerships developed. At least 2 placemaking projects funded and completed annually.

Increase in placemaking projects in WFS; Increase in partnerships that support placemaking

Art and culture programs expanded to include local residents (families, children, senior residents)

Documentation of increase in arts and culture programming; increase in residents engaged through programs List of arts and culture programs from organization's records. Sign in sheets from arts and culture events.

Documentation of established youth leadership group. List of members and meetings. Documentation of increased efforts to inform and implement development projects. List of members, meetings, and activities from organization's records

List of partners and placemaking projects from organization's records

New programs expanded in the neighborhood to reach 25% more youth

Demonstrated 25% increase in youth reached through existing facilities Demonstrated 25% increase in # of young residents participating in training programs, internship opportunities, and job readiness programs Attendance logs from employers and/or providers

Attendance logs, facilities' records

List of spaces available for rent from organization's records. Handout/flier from organization's records. Community outreach activity log. Resident surveys.

# of new programs available in neighborhood parks increases by 25%

Improvements implemented at local parks

Redevelopment of park. Improved maintenance of the park is achieved. Community driven plan is created to activate the park with programming.

Center established in WFS, benefiting 200+ local families annually

Demonstrated 25% increase in # of new programs availabe in neighborhood parks List of new park programs, Signin sheets and attendance logs

Documented increase in improvements implemented at local parks

Documentation of redevelopment, increased maintenance, and improved conditions. Documentation of space activated. Redevelopment plans/designs. Maintenance records. Planning materials. List of maintenance and planning activities from organization's records.

List of improvements from organization's records

Establishment of Family Success Center. 200+ local families benefit annually

Demonstrated increase in coordination between providers. Documentation of reduced quality of life issues. Agendas and meeting minutes from organizatino's records. List of coordinated efforts achieved with regional service providers. Before and after photos of WFS. Resident surveys.

List of services offered and individuals/families benefiting from organization's records

FORM NP-3: PROJECTED STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES PRIORITY 7 | Waterfront Access and Enhance Public Realm

STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES METRICS / PROJECTED OUTCOMES EVALUATION

DATA SOURCE

7.1 Reclaim the waterfront as a public amenity

7.2 Secure and beautify perimeter of industrial properties

Reclaim the waterfront as a public amenity Expanded waterfront access such as pier extension and boardwalk/greenway development, with safer and improved connections

Secure and beautify perimeter of industrial properties Safe and Improved public realm around industrial properties

Documentation of increase in waterfront access. Documentation of new access points. Resident satisfaction with waterfront safety and connections. Map of waterfront access areas. List of safety/connector improvements. Resident surveys.

Documentation of actions taken to secure and beautify the perimeter of industrial properties. Resident satisfaction with improvements made. List of improvements made by industrial properties from organization's records. Resident survey.

7.3 Address eyesore

industrial areas Address eyesore industrial areas Conrail right-of-way and private industrial properties are maintained and improved

7.4 Improve signage and wayfinding for industrial district

7.5 Identify opportunities for green infrastructure in industrial properties

Improve signage and wayfinding for industrial district Establish "No Trucks" campaign. New and improved signage and wayfinding installed. Truck traffic impact on community is minimized.

Identify opportunities for green infrastructure in industrial properties New green infrastructure projects installed within private industrial properties

Documentation of maintenance and improvements of Conrail ROW and private industrial properties List of improvements made by Conrail and private industry. Maintenance schedule from Conrail and private industry. Before and after photos of sites.

Documentation of increased and improved signage and wayfinding. Reduction in truck traffic in core neighborhood List of signs installed. List of improvements to existing signage. Traffic counts in core neighborhood. Provided by Gov partners such as City, County, NJDOT

Documentation of increase in green infrastructure projects installed within private industrial properties List of green infrastructure projects installed from organization's records

FORM NP-3: PROJECTED STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES PRIORITY 8 | Environmental Standards and Social Equity

STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES METRICS / PROJECTED OUTCOMES EVALUATION

8.1 Report environmental impact

Report environmental impact Industrial business located in WFS make their environmental data available to the community

Documentation that industrial businesses make their environmental data available to the community List of environmental data from industrial businesses. Fliers/handouts from industrial businesses' records. Meeting agendas/minutes.

DATA SOURCE

8.2 Develop and communicate goals for a clean and green economic district

Develop and communicate goals for a clean and green economic district Industrial businesses establish green operational goals for their facilities in WFS

Documentation that industrial businesses establish green operational goals for the facilities in WFS List of green operational goals from industrial businesses' records

8.3 Commit to socially equitable business practices

8.4 Commit to sustainable waterfront development practices

8.5 Prioritize socially and environmentally conscious businesses

8.6 Plan for the long-term reclamation of the waterfront land

Establish programs to hire locally, source locally, and support minority and womenowned businesses. Industrial businesses establish and communicate to equitable business practices. Programs are established that hire/source locally.

Businesses looking to upgrade and expand their facilities should strive to incorporate City of Camden sustainability standards and WEDG Waterfront Alliance guidelines in their projects. Industrial businesses adopt high standards for sustainable practices in their projects, such as those established by the City and the Waterfront Alliance

Prioritize socially and environmentally conscious businesses when attracting new companies to WFS City and County include social and environmental impact in their process of recruiting new businesses to the City and to the WFS; New development meets NJEDA Aspire Program criteria

Documentation that industrial businesses establish and communicate to equitable business practices. Documentation that programs are established to hire and source locally. List of socially equitable business practices from industrial businesses. List of programs created to hire/source locally from industrial businesses' records.

Documentation that industrial businesses adopt high standards for sustainable practices into their projects. Documentation that City of Camden sustainability standards or WEDG Waterfront Alliance standards were used. List of sustainability standards and practices from industrial businesses' records

Documentation that City and County assessed social and environmental impact of new business and recruited them based on results of assessment; Documentation that new development meets NJEDA Aspire Program criteria Assessment from City and County records. List of social and environmental impact of new business. NJEDA Aspire Program criteria checklist.

Plan for the long-term reclamation of the waterfront land Long-term vision plan for the waterfront is completed; Significant community involvement is demonstrated. Long-term vision plan completed, adopted, and distributed. Significant community involvement occurs throughout planning process.

Agendas, meeting minutes, sign-in sheets, surveys, planning materials, etc. from organization's records. Long-term vision document from organization's records.

8.7 Address Resident Concerns about Trash Incinerator

Coordinate with residents, government, and Covanta to create action plan and long-term vision to address resident concerns with air quality and health Action plan developed. Long-term vision created. Resident satisfaction with action plan and long-term vision demonstrated. Documentation of action plan and long-term vision developed with community involvement. Resident satisfaction with action plan and long-term vision demonstrated.

Agendas, meeting minutes, planning materials, action plan, long-term vision document, etc. from Covanta and HOC's records. Resident surveys.

FORM NP-3: PROJECTED STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES PRIORITY 9 | Atlantic Avenue as a City Gateway

STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES METRICS / PROJECTED OUTCOMES EVALUATION

DATA SOURCE

9.1 Improve safety and connectivity between neighborhoods

a. Clear and secure vacant land along the corridor Properties along Atlantic Avenue are maintained and cleared of abandoned trucks, shipping containers

b. Pavement and re-surfacing Streets are repaired and repaved

c. Improved sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, lighting and ADA compliance in Atlantic Avenue area Safer and Improved pedestrian connections around Atlantic Avenue

Documentation that properties along Atlantic Ave are cleared of abandoned vehicles and debris and then maintained well List of properties cleaned up and maintained from City, County, or organization's records

Documentation that streets are repaired and repaved

Documentation that pedestrian connections are improved. List of streets repaired and repaved from City and County records Pedestrian safety data from County. List of pedestrian connection improvements made from City, County, or organization's records.

9.2 Create a long-term plan for the Atlantic Avenue gateway zone

Create a long-term plan for the Atlantic Avenue gateway zone Vision plan is prepared and completed with resident and stakeholder input. Plan includes potential market opportunities and redevelopment priorities.

a. Community-oriented services

b. Free standing commercial spaces Medical/healthcare facilities and/or pharmacies established to serve neighborhoods to the north and south of Atlantic Avenue.

Food stores, restaurants, banks, garden centers, parking lots and/or other commercial spaces established.

Documentation that vision plan is prepared and completed with resident and stakeholder input. Vision plan document. Agendas, meeting minutes, sign in sheets, and planning materials from organization's records. List of market opportunities and redevelopment priorities from plan.

Documentation of medical/healthcare facilities and/or pharmacies established. Resident satisfaction with communityoriented services. List of services established from organization's records. Resident survey.

Documentation of food stores, restaurants, banks, garden centers, parking areas, or other commercial spaces established. Resident satisfaction with commercial spaces. List of services commercial spaces established from organization's records. Resident survey.

9.3 Leverage access and economic activity to promote new services and amenities

9.4 Identify opportunity for anchor development on Atlantic & Broadway

c. Light industrial uses Work with City, CRA, and other stakeholders to identify mixed use anchor development at intersection of Atlantic and Broadway Strategic plan and redevelopment plan for Atlantic & Broadway is prepared and completed with resident and stakeholder input

Construction offices and/or carpentry shops established, benefiting from easy access to I-676 and the region.

Documentation of light industrial uses established. Resident satisfaction with newly established light industrial uses. List of uses established from organization's records. Resident survey.

Documentation of strategic planning and redevelop plan completed for mixed-use anchor development at Atlantic and Broadway Planning materials from organization's records

FORM NP-3: PROJECTED STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES PRIORITY 10 | Build Capacity

STRATEGIES ACTIVITIES METRICS / PROJECTED OUTCOMES EVALUATION

DATA SOURCE

a. Strengthen the local civic association Minimum of 25 residents hold 6 meetings annually. Increased number of residents participating at meetings and community events. Improved channels of communication between residents. Regular funding stream in support of community events. Civic participation in City dialogue.

b. Establish a block ambassador program Program is established with resident representation, guidelines and support. At least 50% of WFS blocks participating.

Increase in residents participating in meetings and community events. Documentation of improved communication between residents and community organizations. Documentation of regular funding stream in support of community events. Documentation of resident participation in City meetings. Activity logs, sign in sheets, meeting agendas/minutes, list of community events, list of funding sources, list of city meetings attended, fliers and marketing materials from local civic organization and/or HOC's records

Documentation that program is established. Documentation of resident and block participation in program. List of residents and blocks involved with program. List of program guidelines and marketing from organization's records.

c. Establish environmental justice task force EJ task force is established by WFS residents with support from local community organizations and environmental groups . At least 10 participants meeting 4 times annually.

d. Establish a youth civic group10.1 Build Capacity for Civic Engagement

a. Board capacity

Documentation of EJ task force established and increase in residents and organizations meeting to discuss environmental justice issues/projects List of EJ task force members. Meeting agendas and minutes from EJ task force meetings. List of environmental justice priorities group is addressing. Docs to be provided by EJ task force.

Civic group is established with opportunities for leadership and community involvement. At least 10 youth engaged, meeting 2x annually

Documentation of civic group established and increase in youth participation in meetings, events, and leadership opportunities List of youth civic group members. Meeting agendas and minutes from youth civic group meetings. List of youth civic group projects and priorities. Docs to be provided by civic group.

Organizations have revisited their board structure, membership and include representation from WFS

Increase in local organizations who have integrated WFS residents into their boards List of organizations with WFS residents on their boards

10.2 Build Organizational Capacity for Project Implementation

b. Administrative, staff and technical capacity

a. Establish Waterfront South Collaborative

Organizations focus on the people, skills, and resources required to deliver services.

Collaborative is established with representation from residents and community partners. At least 25 participants meet 4x annually

10.3 Establish Partnerships

b. Establish Camden Waterfront Coalition Coalition is established with representation from waterfront neighborhoods, regular schedule of meetings and action plan

Organizations hire, train, and support staffing in efficient ways that maximize service delivery. List of new staff hired and job descriptions. List of trainings offered to organizational staff. List of collaborations.

Documentation that collaborative is established and community residents/stakeholders are represented List of members. List of meeting dates. Meeting agendas and meeting minutes from organization's records.

Documentation that coalition is established with representation from city-wide waterfront neighborhoods. Documentation that regular meetings occur. Documentation of action plan. List of members, meeting dates, meeting agendas/minutes, and action plan items from organization's records

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