East Jackson Revitalization StrategyEast Jackson Revitalization Strategygg
Public Meeting Public Meeting –– April 20, 2010April 20, 2010
Tonight’s Meeting AgendaTonight s Meeting Agenda
5 Intr d ti n5 minutes
5 minutes
IntroductionsBackground about the CRA
15 minutes What We’ve Learned Thus Far• Your Input
30 minutes
Your InputOur Recommendations
/30 minutes
5 minutes
Comments/FeedbackNext Stepsp
Community Redevelopment AgencyCommunity Redevelopment Agency
• Windshield survey and• Windshield survey and demographicsW k bl P R• Workable Program Report
• City Council Approved Resolutions and Ordinances
• District 1 Adopted & TIF Approvedpp
Importance of RevitalizationImportance of Revitalization
• Full utilization of current facilities• Full utilization of current facilities, infrastructure, and public investments.M i i b d l• Maintain tax base and property values.
• Protect neighborhoods and social structure.
Neighborhood Master Plan ProcessNeighborhood Master Plan Process
• Goal is to drill down further than Workable Program• Goal is to drill down further than Workable Program• Document the Community Vision• Process• Process
• Listening and Discovery• BrainstormingBrainstorming• Evaluating• Recommendations
• Adoption by CRA Board and City Council• Guide CRA Investments and Initiatives
The Study AreaThe Study Area
• Several assetsSeveral assets• Schools• ChurchesChurches• Close to Downtown• Private Investment
Opportunity• Build on prior
investments• Funding requires
matching investmentmatching investment
Analysis MapsAnalysis Maps
• Aerial• Windshield Survey• Infrastructure• Street NetworkStreet Network• Intersections• Figure Ground• Land Uses• Residential• Commercial• Commercial• Industrial• Parks and Institutions• Topography• Water
Your InputYour Input
In previous meetings we asked three questions:In previous meetings we asked three questions:
1. What are the strengths of the neighborhood?
2. What are the weaknesses?
3. What do you imagine it to be like in the future?
StrengthsStrengths
• Long time residents• Long-time residents• Schools and churches
I d t• Industry• T.R. White and The Village• Colleges• Low crime• East Jackson Medical Center• Proud people ready for changep p y g
WeaknessesWeaknesses
• Health Dept moved out• Health Dept. moved out• Limited doctors/dentists• Lack of recreation/things to do• Few restaurants• Absentee landlords• Limited money to invest in your property• Limited money to invest in your property• Infrastructure needs improvement
Hopes and DesiresHopes and Desires
• Pharmacy• Pharmacy• Utilize local labor and young workers
Mi it d b i• Minority-owned businesses• Seniors center• Well-utilized recreation• Absentee landlords held accountable• Paths to college or career• Better awareness of existing programsg p g• Economic diversity
Stakeholder GroupsStakeholder Groups
On February 18th and 19th we met with:On February 18th and 19th we met with:• Business Owners• City Staff• Churches & Schools• Neighborhood/Service Organizations• Elected Officials• Elected Officials
What We’ve Heard from the GroupsWhat We ve Heard from the Groups
Need neighborhood retail – bank, pharmacy, foodg , p y,Healthcare providersContinue infrastructure repairsEntertainment for kids and familiesEntertainment for kids and familiesNew businessesInfill homes on vacant lotsAddress absentee landlordsHomeowner maintenance and buying assistanceMore homeownershippYouth and seniors recreation/activities centerYouth empowermentJobs training and placementJobs training and placement
What We’ve Heard from the GroupsWhat We ve Heard from the Groups
Improve and use the parksImprove and use the parksOrganize a Community Development CorporationPromote a positive image of the communityNeighborhood festivals, picnics, etc.Convince real estate agents to “sell” the neighborhoodGateway projectGateway projectCommunity and school-based gardensPaths to college and careersJoint day-care and other programsDevelopment incentivesReg lations to b ild on small rban lotsRegulations to build on small urban lots
PrioritiesPriorities
We asked for yourWe asked for your help identifying the priorities tothe priorities to focus on.
Top PrioritiesTop Priorities
Youth Programs Diverse Housing Choices (10)Youth Programs, Diverse Housing Choices (10)Small Business Programs (9)Community Center (7)Community Center (7)Career Center, Shopping near Lane College, Promote
History/Culture (6)History/Culture (6)Minority Participation, Job Training, Street/Sidewalks,
Shopping on E Chester (5)Shopping on E. Chester (5)
Principles, Strategies, InitiativesPrinciples, Strategies, Initiatives
Four major areas of focus:Four major areas of focus:• Quality of Life• How Do We Get Things Done?• How Do We Get Things Done?• How Do We Bring Jobs?
H D W P f It?• How Do We Pay for It?
Quality of LifeQuality of Life
Improve Quality of Life to make East Jackson aImprove Quality of Life to make East Jackson a place where people want to live:
1 Ensure You’re Safe & Secure1. Ensure You re Safe & Secure2. Make Sure Things Work3 Protect Yo r In estment3. Protect Your Investment4. Make It Easy and Desirable to Live Here
Quality of LifeQuality of Life
1 Ensure You’re Safe & Secure1. Ensure You re Safe & Secure• Maintain regular police patrols• Support Neighborhood Watch• Support Neighborhood Watch• “Eyes On the Park or Street”
Quality of LifeQuality of Life
2 Make Sure Things Work2. Make Sure Things Work• Street and sidewalk
improvementsimprovements• New street connections• Public• Public
transportation/accessibility• Fix homes that need repairFix homes that need repair
Quality of Life
3 Protect Your Investment
Quality of Life
3. Protect Your Investment• Continue Code Enforcement
of propertiesof properties• Help your neighbors• Form and join a• Form and join a
Neighborhood Association• Support local businesses firstSupport local businesses first• Fill empty holes with
developmentdeve op e t
Quality of LifeQuality of Life
4 Make It Easy and Desirable to4. Make It Easy and Desirable to Live Here• Development opportunities forDevelopment opportunities for
retail/residential• Improve parks and amenitiesp p• Celebrate East Jackson regularly• Provide a wide variety ofProvide a wide variety of
housing choices• Promote your advantages –y g
community, culture, history, location
How Do We Get Things Done?How Do We Get Things Done?
Organization Structure:Organization Structure:1. Master Developer2 Community Development Corporation2. Community Development Corporation3. Business/Merchants Association
How Do We Get Things Done?
1 Master Developer
How Do We Get Things Done?
1. Master Developer• Coordinates implementation of Redevelopment Plan• Invests in neighborhood projects• Invests in neighborhood projects
How Do We Get Things Done?
2 Community Development Corporation
How Do We Get Things Done?
2. Community Development Corporation• Marketing/Branding• Issue Resolution• Issue Resolution• Liaison to government• C di t ith M t D l• Coordinates with Master Developer• Advocates for neighborhood improvements
C di f i l l b i• Coordinates festivals, celebrations, etc.• Helps establish neighborhood watch in all
i hb h dneighborhoods
How Do We Get Things Done?
3 Business/Merchants Association
How Do We Get Things Done?
3. Business/Merchants Association• Liaison to local government on business issues• Forms partnership with Jackson Chamber ofForms partnership with Jackson Chamber of
Commerce and African American Chamber of Commerce
• Recruits new retailers and small businesses to area• Form Business Watch in association with Jackson
P li DPolice Department
How Do We Bring Jobs?
Economic Development:
How Do We Bring Jobs?
Economic Development:1. Job Creation2 Minority Business Development2. Minority Business Development3. Marketing and Branding4 Ed ti d W kf D l t4. Education and Workforce Development
How Do We Bring Jobs?
1 Job Creation
How Do We Bring Jobs?
1. Job Creation• Target Sectors (e.g. Manufacturing, Healthcare)• Leverage mega site in Haywood County• Leverage mega site in Haywood County• Work closely with Jackson Chamber of Commerce
on industrial sites within East Jackson areaon industrial sites within East Jackson area• Commercial Revitalization and Minority Business
DevelopmentDevelopment
How Do We Bring Jobs?
2 Minority Business Development
How Do We Bring Jobs?
2. Minority Business Development• Coordinate with African American Chamber of
CommerceCommerce• Business Resource Center (SBA, TSBDC, Score,
etc.) offering technical assistancec ) g c c ss s c• Locally Owned Small Business Ordinance to
promote business with East Jackson companiesp J p• Small Business Loans to assist businesses in
expandingp g• Promote “Buy East Jackson” Campaign
How Do We Bring Jobs?
3. Marketing and Branding
How Do We Bring Jobs?
3. Marketing and Branding• Positive news stories for media outlets (e.g. East
Jackson people, featured businesses)• Neighborhood celebrations/festivals, ribbon
cuttings, etc.• Historic preservation and documentation of history
and culture• Signage and area identification• Signage and area identification• Beautification of area (streetscapes, code
enforcement, clean up fix up campaigns)e o ce e t, c ea up up ca pa g s)• East Jackson Website
How Do We Bring Jobs?
4. Education and Workforce Development
How Do We Bring Jobs?
4. Education and Workforce Development• Expand Youth Programs during summer and in-
school year round• Link Optional Schools with target sector employers• Seek WIN center in East Jackson serving youth and
adults• Focus youth programs on school to career including
dual enrollment & post secondary education arounddual enrollment & post secondary education around target sectors
How Do We Pay for It?
1. TIF
How Do We Pay for It?
1. TIF2. Grants (NSP, THDA)3 HCD CDBG3. HCD CDBG4. Partner organizations5 C i l i5. Capital improvements6. Communities of Choice7. Sustainable Communities Initiative (fed 3 body)8. Brookings Institute
Next StepsNext Steps
• Incorporate your comments into the final plan• Incorporate your comments into the final plan • Go through process of Adoption
• Present to CRA Board for Adoption• Present to City Council for Adoption• Begin Implementation –
– TIF District– Organizations, programs and activities
Thank you for your time and input!
Thank you!Thank you!
If you have any questions, please contact:If you have any questions, please contact:
Stan Pilant, Planning Directorg(731) [email protected]
ororSteve Auterman, Looney Ricks Kiss Arch.(901) 521-1440( )[email protected]
© 2010 Looney Ricks Kiss Architects All Right Reserved© 2010 Looney Ricks Kiss, Architects. All Right Reserved.
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