The overall purpose of this Neighborhood Plan is to capitalize on the strengths of the area and provide methods to deal with the weaknesses. The Plan provides the framework for the revitalization of the neighborhood bordered by the F.E.C. Railroad on the east; Swinton Avenue on the west; NE 4th Street on the south and the city limits to the north.  The plan is organized into three sections, the "Introduction", "Existing Conditions" and "Plan Implementation".

The "Introduction" gives a brief background and history of the area.  It also describes the purpose of the Plan and gives a brief summary of the planning process that helped shaped the contents of the Plan.

The "Existing Conditions" section describes the neighborhood in terms of the factors that affect the quality of life in the area.  It contains a description of the existing land uses, zoning, and Future Land Use Map designations that apply.  Analyses of development patterns, occupancy status, property values, infrastructure, code enforcement calls and crime problems are also included.

The "Plan Implementation" section outlines the strategy for the revitalization of the neighborhood, including the actions that the City will take to facilitate it. The implementation programs and work elements of this plan are aimed at achieving three major objectives:

·        Elimination of the problems associated with small lot duplex and multi-family development. Prohibition of new duplex and multi-family development north of George Bush Boulevard.

·        Reduction of the negative impacts associated with through and non-residential vehicular traffic on local residential streets.

·        Improvement of the physical appearance of the neighborhood through enhanced Police activity, code enforcement and beautification.

Although the user is encouraged to read the Plan in its entirety, the document has been divided into sections to reduce download time and to allow the reader to focus on specific elements.

Front Cover (18k)
Inside Title Page (24k)
Table of Contents (20k)
Executive Summary (45k)
Introduction (214k)
Existing Conditions (1139k)
Plan Implementation (758k)