A set of immediate and intermediate opportunities that can be leveraged to support community revitalization, optimal growth and development in Upton have been identified.
Enhance the capacity and infrastructure—as needed—among community-based organizations to facilitate/take the lead on the action plan categories.
Assemble and package vacant sites to generate greater economies-of- scale and attract developers and development partnerships
Large, consolidated sites (new construction and rehab)
Infill sites (new construction)
Build from and in proximity to stronger blocks, with high visibility, with tax incentives
Commission studies to assess market feasibility residential, scale/volume, target markets:
Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use
Housing (affordable, mixed-income, and market rate)
Housing (homeownership, rental, rent-to- own)
Institutional (medical, educational, etc.)
Meet with the owners/developers of V2V acquired sites and other vacant properties
Determine project scope, scale, status, and timeline
Assess/advocate for local workforce, end-uses
Exploring potential community roles (e.g. supporter, co-sponsor, special limited partner)
Safety and Security
Establish/reestablish rapport and trust between police, merchants, and residents
Address the steady turnover of police district commanders
More coordinated police presence during shift changes to eliminate gaps
Cameras along 1500-1800 Pennsylvania; Lauren and Wilson between Division and Fulton, Wilson and Pennsylvania Avenue side street corners
12 2026 Historic Upton Neighborhood Master Plan