City of Des Moines Birdland Area Redevelopment Plan

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Birdland Area Redevelopment Plan

The success of development is determined through the ability to attract and attain private investment. • Streamline city permitting process and better educate new permit applicants on the full process • Actively market vacant lot opportunities for business and residential • Use public investment to leverage private investment • Explore tax abatement and other incentives to entice private investment

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Support and Promote Diverse Housing Choices

The Birdland Area is in the process of recreating an identity. The future of the area will depend on the ability to create a cohesive residential area that is inviting and available to current and future residents to reach a critical mass that will allow for more services and upgrades to the current infrastructure. • Meet the demand of Housing needs and preferences for a variety of demographics • Explore unique housing options and styles to address future needs

Support, Promote and Revitalize Area Business Environment

Birdland Area businesses are an important piece of the study area and the support of those businesses will benefit the surrounding area through improved aesthetics and property values. • Organize & support business owners efforts to beautify the business and planning area • Explore available funding options to help with aesthetic improvements

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