Catalyst Site Economic Strategies present and consider economic strategies designed to support the attraction of private investment in three sample activity nodes/place types along the East Berry corridor. The strategies contemplated range from public realm strategies and policies to public policy considerations. Successful implementation of this plan will require policy changes, administrative resources, and the utilization of various funding mechanisms like grants, tax-increment financing, and public/private partnerships to achieve the vision. Phase Four: Action Plan of the East Berry Corridor Plan establishes a logical, realistic, framework for how the corridor can transform and how (re)development of the remaining area can occur over time. The Action Plan seeks to integrate, preserve, and enhance existing assets and transform the corridor into an active, amenity-rich, transit-forward neighborhood. Each goal set forth in this document has corresponding strategies and actions necessary to achieve the goal. The following strategies are utilized to achieve the goals and vision for the future of the corridor: 1. Enhance East-West connectivity throughout the corridor to distribute trips across a greater network 2. Ensure pedestrian connectivity is safe, continuous, and accessible for all ages and abilities to access residential and non-residential destinations throughout the corridor
3. Implement corridor-wide and site-specific improvements to enhance safety 4. Increase connectivity of the roadway network in recommended development areas
5. Utilize access management strategies along East Berry Street to improve safety and align the vision for future land uses 6. Expand the trails network to eliminate gaps and facilitate multimodal connections to destinations throughout the corridor 7. Expand bicycle facilities and related amenities to enhance multimodal connectivity throughout the corridor 8. Encourage transit usage by improving the user experience and eliminating barriers to utilization 9. Acquire the necessary right-of-way for roadway reconstruction 10.Integrate smart corridor technology and continue to upgrade utilities 11.Implement projects and policies that seek to enhance the natural environment 12.Utilize economic development policies and tools to strengthen the tax base and encourage economic mobility throughout the corridor
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