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For Urban areas of the City: ❑ Replace the current use-based codes with a more flexible,form-based alternative throughout the entire urban area of the City. j�%c vve war�� t�� ," th��; ❑ Extend the Grow Zone approach to the surrounding traditional neighborhoods through adoption of a form-based code for these places. (Do we want to do thi5?i ❑ Repeal the existing development code in areas where there is a form-based alternative. i C>o w� w�nt io do this?) Y' Adjust the City's street standards that provide for safe pedestrian and biking travel in addition to compatible automobile travel throughout the entire urban area of the City. 1�� c�r� if��ougf7 ri�_��,�� .r'._�jPk'(', �.(111iI11��t�P1 Y' Conduct a study to identify specific streets where targeted investments in enhanced infrastructure (sidewalks,dedicated bike lanes,dedicated trails, neighborhood placemaking, etc...)can have the greatest impact on improving connectivity. (�o��r <'<<r��t� F�� bFe�, ev�I��iF�i� ❑ Work with the HRA to develop a target list of redevelopment properties. ❑ Perform an assessment of walkability in the Grow Zone and throughout the surrounding neighborhoods to determine areas of high and low pedestrian mobility and identify priority corridors for mobility impfOvements. (Sorr��- she�ts h�vF� bF��e�� Fv.alua�eq) ❑ F�romute �t�r�slruction of quality, affordable life cyde housin�. ❑ Seek and encoura�e home based businesses. ❑ Promote farm to table cooperative. ❑ Promote a vibrant and complete_senior IivinK complex ❑ Provide regular and ongoing enforcement of maintenance standards for properties located within the Business Park as well as the Grow Zone and the surrounding neighborhoods. C.,.T.-,..��t�.... -, .,F rL,�,r�+.,• ❑ Develop a Transition Area Plan to fast track private sector investments in the transition area.The plan would provide a framework for connecting future development to the existing urban areas of theCity. ❑ Work with the HRA to develop a plan for rehabilitation of existing homes. ❑ Create a Park Plan for the Grow Zone and surrounding neighborhoods that leverages park investments to promote livability and encourage private-sector investment. �� ❑ Review the land use code for any regulations that may get in the way of the establishment of local agriculture operations. ❑ Develop an incentive policy to encourage the establishment of Community Supported Agriculture(CSA) operations. Y' Provide space in the City's parking lot for the distribution of products produced through a Pequot-based Community Supported Agriculture(CSA)operation. Lnni�sr�nn Arrinnic L�vrnoc nnm Qrvnninl