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NEIGHBORHOODS Existing Policies - Comp Plan, Area Plans, and City Sector Development and Corridor Plans A B C D E Category/ Plan Section Topic Goal/Policy Language Page (in plan) Last Update Last 1 Developing & The Goal is to create a quality urban environment which perpetuates the tradition of identifiable, individual but ABC Comp 2013 Established Urban integrated communities within the metropolitan area and which offers variety and maximum choice in housing, II-23 Plan Areas transportation, work areas, and life styles, while creating a visually pleasing built environment. 22 Developing & The location, intensity, and design of new development shall respect existing neighborhood values, natural ABC Comp 2013 Established Urban environmental conditions and carrying capacities, scenic resources, and resources of other social, cultural, II-25 Plan 26 Areas recreational concern. Developing & ABC Comp Redevelopment and rehabilitation of older neighborhoods in the Established Urban Area shall be continued and 2013 Established Urban II-30 Plan strengthened. 37 Areas ABC Comp Upgrading efforts in neighborhoods within the Central Urban Area should be continued and expanded and linkages 2013 Central Urban Area II-33 41 Plan created between residential areas and cultural/arts/recreation facilities. New Activity Centers may be designated and added to the Comprehensive Plan through local government review and approval based upon the following criteria: The proposed Activity Center’s potential for shaping the built environment, consistent with policies of the Comprehensive Plan; Market potential for concentrating activities to higher than average intensities, and potential ABC Comp for promoting infill of vacant land inside the existing urban services boundary. Appropriateness of the proposed 2013 Activity Centers II-39 Plan Activity Center, including location relative to the market area and access/connections including transit service potential; Fiscal impact of the proposed Activity Center on City government and the private sector; Compatibility of the proposed Activity Center with surrounding neighborhoods; Capacity and availability of public services such as transportation, water, and sewer systems to support the Activity Center as proposed; Environmental impact of the 48 proposed Activity Center. Activity Center locations shown on a Comprehensive Plan map, and their predominate uses in accordance with their ABC Comp 2013 Activity Centers unique roles and expected needs of the community, shall be developed in accordance with more specific sub-area II-40 Plan 50 planning efforts. The City and County differentiate into thirteen sub-areas as shown on the Community Areas map; the unique ABC Comp Community Identity & 2013 character and constituent neighborhoods of each area identified on the Community Areas map shall be respected in II-70 Plan Urban Design 102 all planning and development actions. The goal is to create land uses and zoning in Barelas that are compatible with its function as a residential urban Barelas SDP 2014 Land Use & Zoning 52 183 neighborhood, respect its historic significance, and help foster a sense of community. 187 Barelas SDP 2014 Land Use & Zoning The City shall encourage vertical mixed-use commercial development in appropriate areas of Barelas. 52 1 NEIGHBORHOODS Existing Policies - Comp Plan, Area Plans, and City Sector Development and Corridor Plans A B C D E Category/ Plan Section Topic Goal/Policy Language Page (in plan) Last Update Last 1 The City shall optimize the use of Metropolitan redevelopment resources to improve both Barelas and South Barelas SDP 2014 Land Use & Zoning 52 190 Barelas. Home Ownership & The City shall support neighborhood cleanup initiatives and ensure that building, weed and litter and other building Barelas SDP 2014 56 Affordability safety codes are enforced in Barelas to maintain property appearance and occupant safety. 194 The City shall support the development of new mixed-income housing of a variety of types and price ranges on properly zoned vacant and underutilized properties to increase the housing options for both buyers and renters. Home Ownership & Any City subsidized workforce housing project in Barelas shall be awarded points based on their ability to serve Barelas SDP 2014 56 Affordability Barelas residents of particularly low Area Median Income. Through the Workforce Housing Trust Fund and other available programs, the City will work to ensure that affordable housing stock is maintained in the Barelas 195 neighborhood. Transportation; The goal is to improve vehicular circulation and public transportation in a way that promotes the residential quality Barelas SDP 2014 Vehicular Circulation & 57 and pedestrian orientation of the neighborhood. Public Transportation 197 Transportation; The City shall reduce traffic speeds throughout the neighborhood to reinforce residential quality and improve Barelas SDP 2014 Vehicular Circulation & 57 safety. Public Transportation 198 Transportation; The City shall make Fourth Street the major carrier of north-south through traffic in Barelas, while calming traffic on Barelas SDP 2014 Vehicular Circulation & 57 other neighborhood streets. Public Transportation 199 Transportation; The City shall improve public transportation options in Barelas and make it better served and linked with the City- Barelas SDP 2014 Vehicular Circulation & 57 wide public transportation system. Public Transportation 200 Transportation; Barelas SDP 2014 Pedestrian & Bicycle The City shall enhance access to and movement within the Bosque for neighborhood residents and visitors. 60 203 Circulation 217 Barelas SDP 2014 Community Facilities The City shall establish a community plaza or gathering space in Barelas. 64 2 NEIGHBORHOODS Existing Policies - Comp Plan, Area Plans, and City Sector Development and Corridor Plans A B C D E Category/ Plan Section Topic Goal/Policy Language Page (in plan) Last Update Last 1 The City shall encourage the National Hispanic Cultural Center to maintain and improve close ties and active Barelas SDP 2014 Community Facilities 64 221 engagement with the Barelas community. Barelas SDP 2014 Economic Development The goal is to spur economic development in Barelas in a way that will have broad benefits for the community. 66 222 The City shall ensure that future redevelopment of the Rail Yards occurs in a manner that benefits the Barelas Barelas SDP 2014 Economic Development 67 223 community as a whole. The City shall support future planning efforts for the South Barelas Industrial Park that highlight the importance of Barelas SDP 2014 Economic Development 67 226 environmentally friendly industry. Downtown Encouraging residential infill development in neighborhoods adjacent to Downtown and/or located within the 2014 Healthy Neighborhoods 9 281 2025 Historic District. Downtown 2014 Healthy Neighborhoods Preserve and enhance the character of the neighborhoods which surround Downtown. 9 305 2025 Downtown Nbrhd Area 2012 Community Character The Downtown Neighborhood Area will be a neighborhood characterized and defined by its tree-lined streets. 61 313 SDP East Gateway Transform Central Avenue into a vibrant place that functions as a community destination — a seam rather than a 2010 Transportation 2-1 + 2-13 348 SDP barrier. East Gateway 2010 Neighborhood Support existing stable, thriving residential neighborhoods and transform others. 2-1 + 2-13 350 SDP High Desert Providing a full complement of neighborhood facilities including a park, school, church, and commercial activities, 2001 3.1 356 SDP sufficient to minimize automobile trips outside of the plan area. Huning Castle Use zoning to stabilize the residential character of the plan area and to enhance the positive aspects of the area, 1981 Land Use & Zoning 4 Raynolds SDP including its distinctive architecture, pleasant landscaping, and human scale. 363 Huning Castle 1981 Economic Development Encourage new neighborhood oriented commercial development. 5 Raynolds SDP 378 The plan area will include a range of residential neighborhoods supported by community and neighborhood serving La Cueva SDP 2003 Development i 392 businesses and public services. 3 NEIGHBORHOODS Existing Policies - Comp Plan, Area Plans, and City Sector Development and Corridor Plans A B C D E Category/ Plan Section Topic Goal/Policy Language Page (in plan) Last Update Last 1 Los Candelarias 2001 Pedestrians & Bicycles Seek good anchors like Brooks 7 Village Center & MR Plan 417 Families, Youth & Los Duranes 2012 Promote multi-generational cultural events that celebrate the traditions and neighborhood’s pride. 55 450 Elders Streets, Sidewalks, & Los Duranes 2012 Improve neighborhood identity through entry and interpretive signage and lighting. 57 460 Trails Land Uses, Agriculture, Support clustered housing and family compounds as a way of continuing historic land use patterns that maintain Los Duranes 2012 60 & Acequias open space and accommodate diverse household incomes and lifestyles. 466 App.A Sawmill/ 1983 Protect and improve existing residential neighborhoods. Mission & Wells Park SDP 744 Goals Volcano Cliffs Encourage architectural and landscape treatments that are consistent with the region’s traditions and climate and 2015 Transportation Goals 13 910 SDP that help to enhance a unique sense of place. Volcano Land Use & Urban Recognize walkable neighborhoods and districts as the essential building blocks of a more sustainable city and 2014 218 950 Heights SDP Design region. Volcano Land Use & Urban Bring homes,