This Community Plan may be viewed as One File or Individual Files. Essex CBD Revitalization Strategy (1,387KB) Resolutions Executive Summary, Revitalization Planning History, Conclusions and Recommendations Section I. - Area Description Introduction Study Objectives Study Outline Essex Study Area Regional Position Study Area Boundaries Land Use and Structures Land Use Pattern Floor Space Trends Zoning Districts in the CBD Land Use and Zoning in the Extended Area Building Condition Parking Facilities Parking Management Essex CBD Alleys Economic Activity, Merchants Survey and Summary Section II. - Revitalization Planning History Introduction The 1980 Action Plan Summary Section III. - A Revised Revitalization Concept Introduction Summary of Findings Strategy Implications Revitalization Strategy The Planned Business Incubator Incubator Facilities in Essex Incubator-linked Revitalization Strategy Farmers Market and Food Service Concepts Characteristics of Neighborhood Markets Market Administration and Budget Food Services and Other Issues Summary of the Concept Section IV. - Policy Recommendations Introduction Improvements to the Streetscape and Public Places Improvements to Private Property Business Development and Promotion Program Resources for Essex Summary of Recommendations Streetscape Improvements Opportunity Sites Effect of Critical Areas Legislation Parking and Traffic Business Development Timetable for Action Revised September 29, 2009 |