Improve and Enhance our Environment
Revitalize our Neighborhoods
Compact central cities are inherently “Green”. They were originally developed on transit systems, and built at high density.
Trips to work, shopping, and schools can be made by walking or transit.
But our historic areas have also “hollowed out”. Most
Downtowns have little retail, and a great deal of near
in housing has been demolished or is vacant.
The City will do the following to revitalize older areas:
Help developers create new green housing & businesses
TIF and Enterprise Zone incentives will be provided
Mixed use development will be emphasized
Energy efficient buildings will be encouraged
Walkability of the city will be improved
The Rivers edge will be enhanced
Bike trails & racks will be provided
Transit will be improved
Solar and Wind energy will be incented
Renewable energy sources will be sought
Bike trails & racks will be provided
Transit will be improved
Solar and Wind energy will be incented
Renewable energy sources will be sought
Trees and natural landscaping will be planted
Air and water quality will be improved
Build the Block will be a "Green" Showcase, with Leed Certified buildings and green technology.
