Title
A resolution adopting the South Academy Economic Opportunity Zone Action Plan for strategic planning purposes.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Community Development Director
Carl Schueler, Comprehensive Planning Manager
Body
Summary:
This is a request for adoption, by resolution, of the South Academy Boulevard Economic Opportunity Zone (EOZ) Action Plan (EOZ Action Plan) as originally prepared in 2014. The document would be used in an advisory manner for strategic planning purposes, consistent with the City's previously adopted Academy Boulevard Corridor Great Streets Plan, Strategic plan and Infill Action Plan. If adopted, staff suggests that the recommendations in the action plan be treated and used by the City as a "menu" of available strategic options.
Previous Council Action:
This item was presented on May 23, 2016, during Council's work session and referred to the Regular session to be held June 14, 2016.
City Council adopted the Academy Boulevard Corridor Great Streets Plan (Great Streets Plan) in May of 2011 (Resolution No. 11-74). This EOZ Action Plan was previously presented to City Council at a work session in early 2014, but no formal action was taken at that time.
Background:
In 2013 at the request of then Mayor Steve Bach, Fred Veitch of Nor'wood assembled Task Forces for Academy Boulevard and North Nevada Avenue as part of larger EOZ Solutions Team. The co-chairs for the Academy effort were Tiffany Colvert of the NAI Highland commercial real estate group and Councilman Merv Bennett. Additional members are listed in the report. The purpose of the effort was to recommend specific strategies to implement revitalization of the South Academy Boulevard area following from the Great Streets Plan.
Their resulting EOZ Action Plan recommends a focus on four catalyst areas:
-Academy Boulevard/ Hancock Expressway
-Academy and Fountain Boulevard
-Citadel Mall area, and
-Rustic Hills Mall area
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