Woodson Terrace Comprehensive Plan The City of Woodson Terrace has compiled a Comprehensive Plan. The plan can be found below. This is a large file, download times will vary.
Vision and Goals are listed below, or click here for a pdf of the Goals and Objectives Document.
VISION STATEMENT:
“The City of Woodson Terrace will be a community where small town atmosphere will provide the basis for integrated sustainability and development.” · Distinct and identifiable community · Orderly growth and development · Promote economic & recreational opportunities · High quality shopping & entertainment experiences · Offer diverse (life cycle) housing types · Provide multi-modal transportation options · Environmental stewardship · Attractive and healthy active living environment.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: GOAL - Encourage the development of healthy neighborhood and social environments that strengthen the community.
Objectives · Foster a safe, supportive and optimistic public environment. · Maintain existing properties & neighborhoods. · Provide a variety of housing choices with new development and redevelopment that integrates with existing housing · Coordinate redevelopment proposals with existing neighborhoods and businesses to enhance property values and neighborhoods. GOAL - Community development will concentrate on projects that will promote private investment through a collaborative framework for innovative land-use, development and revitalization along the City’s non-residential corridors. Objectives · Attract commercial uses that stimulate and enhance existing commercial community. · Create a vibrant business environment improving tax base leading to increased property values and investment potential. · Coordinate planning of land use changes and conditional uses with transportation infrastructure with the development community and residents. · Promote mix of land uses both horizontally and vertically in commercial corridors. · Coordinate community development initiatives with adjacent cities and public entities.
GOAL - Ensure that transportation, public services and utilities are maintained and enhanced to meet the community’s present and future needs. Objectives • Support Complete Streets and Great Street concepts in redevelopment and public improvement projects. • Coordinate transportation improvements with regional entities and adjacent communities. • Provide transportation and pedestrian connections from neighborhoods and commercial areas to recreation facilities. • Ensure public services and utilities enhance health, safety and well being of residents, businesses and visitors • Coordinate public services and utilities with neighboring cities and public entities.
GOAL – Ensure that parks, recreation, and community facilities are maintained and upgraded to enhance the quality of life within the City. Objectives • Adequate recreational activities will be provided to meet the needs and preferences of all ages and walks of life. • The City will engage the community a solicit input on facilities and activities that will be financed and supported by the city.
GOAL - Enhance the qualities and characteristics that represent a small town and establish the City of Woodson Terrace as a model of sustainable development practices. Objectives • Create a unique identity that projects a positive image of the Woodson Terrace to the regional community. • Implement sustainable Best Management Practices (BMP’s) in developments through policies. • Implement sustainable BMP’s in public buildings and infrastructure improvements through policies and providing adequate city resources.
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