Neighborhood Planning Meeting – BOULEVARD PARK Bethlehem Lutheran Church 388 E. Midlothian Blvd. Thursday, August 7th, – 8:30 p.m.

AGENDA 1.What is a Neighborhood Plan? –Future ideas –Todays issues –Youngstown 2010 Vision 2.Continued Commitment to Public Participation 3.Neighborhood Boundaries & Name 4.Neighborhood Planning –Assets & Issues 5.Next Steps

Defining Youngstowns role in the new regional economy Youngstown must align itself with the realities of the new regional economy A call to action An achievable and practical action-oriented plan to make things happen Improving Youngstowns image & enhancing quality of life Making Youngstown a healthier and better place to live and work Accepting that we are a smaller city Youngstown should strive to be a model of a sustainable mid-sized city Youngstown 2010 Vision

Public Participation Commitment

What is your favorite flavor of Ice Cream ? 1.Vanilla 2.Chocolate 3.Strawberry 4.Neapolitan 5.None of the Above

Citywide Neighborhood Map

Neighborhood Boundaries

Neighborhood Boundaries? 1.Agree 2.Disagree 3.Not Sure

Neighborhood Name ?

neighborhood name? 1.boulevard park 2.not sure

Code Enforcement Safety Housing Streetscape - Trash - Tree Assessment a. Median Conditions b. Tree Lawn Conditions - Crosswalks - Signage Historic Designation Midlothian Boulevard Marketing Neighborhood Group Assets & Issues

Targeted code enforcement Possible issues: high grass, loud noise, peeling paint, etc. Code Enforcement

Communicate with Police Dept. Communication among residents Targeted enforcement Safety

Housing: Abandoned Properties

Housing: Architectural Gems

Littering Need for neighborhood trash receptacles? Trash in Neighborhood

Trash Receptacle Locations

Trash cans on each street? 1.Agree, 6 per street 2.Agree, more cans 3.Agree, less cans 4.Disagree, no cans 5.Not Sure

Tree Assessment A. Median Conditions B. Tree Lawn Conditions

Median Conditions Mature trees Stumps Bare spots Inconsistency of plantings

Improved plant selection Hardier more disease-resistant plant cultivars Enhance median ends Improve lighting Create a plan for each median Proposal Created by Stephen Paris, resident of Boulevard Park Median Proposal

Fifth Avenue Median

Need Improvements to Medians? 1.Agree 2.Disagree (leave alone) 3.Not Sure

Tree Lawn Conditions Lack of consistency and continuity Varying conditions Tree lawn corner design?

Tree Lawn Design?

tree lawn design 1.concrete 2.brick 3.grass 4.landscaping 5.hard surface with planter

Crosswalks No Clear Designation

Crosswalks Clearly Defined Pedestrian Area Differentiation of Pavement Enhancement of Walking Experience Slow Down Drivers

Crosswalks in Boulevard Park?

Crosswalk Upgrades? 1.Agree (with final design decision later) 2.Disagree 3.Not Sure

Signage Conditions Over abundance of street signs Varying conditions of signs and poles Lack of entry gateway signs

Signage Conditions

Signage Before After

Signage Repair and reduce street signs Introduce neighborhood signs Introduce historic designation signs

Signage Upgrades? 1.Agree (with final decision for gateway design later) 2.Disagree 3.Not Sure

Historic Designation National Register of Historic Places Marketing Publicity Increased value of homes Eligibility for certain tax provisions Federal grants for historic preservation

Apply for Historic District? 1.Agree 2.Disagree 3.Not Sure

Midlothian Boulevard Future Uses Current Zoning 2010 Future Land Use

Support 2010 Future Land Use? 1.Agree 2.Disagree 3.Not Sure

Marketing Neighborhood 2010 Website - profile American Bungalow Magazine Old House Journal This Old House National Trust for Historic Preservation Collective Marketing and For Sale Listings Etc.

Marketing Outlets

Boulevard Park Neighborhood Assoc. Continued leadership into the future…

Other comments/ questions? ?

Next Steps Collect Response Cards Another Neighborhood Meeting Soon –Review new designs & draft plan Approve Neighborhood Plan via Planning Commission & City Council

Contact Information Youngstown Planning Department City Hall Annex 9 West Front Street, 3rd Floor Youngstown, OH (f)