Washington Park Area Plan
Background
The Washington Park Area Plan was a community-based planning
effort based upon the momentum created by recent revitalization activities and
current neighborhood assets, including its close proximity to downtown, easy
access to freeways and major bus routes, historic architectural charm, and most
importantly, dedicated and active neighborhood associations
and residents.
The plan establishes priorities
for strengthening these community housing, business, retail, transportation
recreational and cultural assets. The plan promotes investment and provides
guidance for public and private development initiatives.
This plan is largely based on work undertaken by
Washington Park Partners (WPP) that preceded this planning effort. WPP created a quality of life plan entitled “Planning for Hope” which identified
many of the strengths, opportunities and challenges of the area. WPP heavily
engaged the community in its process to gain insight into the concerns of the
residents. The City of Milwaukee, in partnership with WPP, used the ‘Planning
for Hope’ document as the basis for this plan.
Plan Goals
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Build
upon the strengths of the neighborhoods within the plan area; |
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Provide a predictable regulatory process; |
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Optimize the long-term value of public and private investments;
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Generate consensus among businesses, property owners, residents
and associations. |
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