The historic downtown and adjacent Lakefront Park are unique community focal points and destination attractions that contribute to the City’s identity and offer opportunities for recreation, employment, housing, shopping and dining.

GOAL: Distinguish and identify the historic downtown area in one comprehensive document much like a site plan.

OBJECTIVES:

Develop streets and intersections so they are identified as part of historic downtown and meet ultimate needs.

Develop sidewalks and trails to assure that historic downtown is pedestrian friendly, particularly in its connection of the north and south segments across County Rd. 21.

GOAL: Ensure there is sufficient parking to meet historic downtown needs now and in the future.

GOAL: Retain businesses in the historic downtown which are consistent with the vision.

OBJECTIVES:
Offer economic development tools as appropriate to those businesses who wish to expand or renew their offices.

Work with businesses better suited for other areas in the City in relocation efforts.

GOAL: Seek out and encourage development and redevelopment of multi-use buildings which include residential with a combination of one or more of these uses:  commercial, retail or office.

GOAL: Encourage community programs and events in downtown and Lakefront Park area that promote a sense of community and maximize volunteerism.