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Community Planning

Essex CBD Revitalization Strategy

This Community Plan may be viewed as One File or Individual Files.

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Essex CBD Revitalization Strategy (1,387KB)

Individual Files 
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


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