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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

Background About the CRA

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.

NeglectNeglect

Structurally DeficientStructurally Deficient

DilapidatedDilapidated

ConstructionConstruction

ExemplaryExemplary

Planning Districtsg

7 Districts7 Districts• 4 Central Jackson• 1 South Jackson• 2 North JacksonJ

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

What We’ve Learned Thus Far

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 Input

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

Dots MapDots Map

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)

Our Recommendations

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


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”


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


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


1. Master Developer• Coordinates implementation of Redevelopment Plan• Invests in neighborhood projects• Invests in neighborhood projects


2 Community Development Corporation


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


3 Business/Merchants Association


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:


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


1 Job Creation


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


2 Minority Business Development


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


3. Marketing and Branding


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


4. Education and Workforce Development


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

The PlanThe Plan

The PlanThe Plan

Comments?

Questions?Q

Suggestions?Suggestions?

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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