Layton Boulevard West Quality of Life Plan Highlights

znimilwaukee.org 1 Layton Boulevard West is fast becoming a community of choice for families, young professionals, and small business owners. Bounded by Pierce Street on the north, Lincoln Avenue on the south, Layton Boulevard on the east, and Miller Park Way on the west, the area brings together three historic neighborhoods: Silver City, Burnham Park, and Layton Park. These neighborhoods offer quality, affordable housing, a wealth of retail and recreational amenities, and ethnic and cultural diversity.

Just 10 minutes from , Layton Lincoln corridors. This diversity is one of the area’s most Boulevard West encompasses the iconic Mitchell valued assets. Park Conservatory Domes, Miller Park stadium, the Layton Boulevard West also faces significant bustling Miller Park Way commercial district, and the challenges from poverty, unemployment, and foreclosed , where 300 acres of brownfields have homes. Neighbors old and new understand these been restored to job-creating productive use. challenges and have come together to take action. The Hank Aaron State Trail, starting at Milwaukee’s Coordinating their efforts is Layton Boulevard West lakefront and following the eight miles Neighbors, Inc., a community development organization west to the county line, allows neighbors to walk or bike founded in 1995 by the School Sisters of St. Francis. to work, while the newly restored Valley Passage at 37th Layton Boulevard West Neighbors stabilizes and and Pierce Streets gives people immediate access to revitalizes the area through grassroots leadership, the Valley’s jobs and recreational opportunities. economic development, homeownership promotion, Layton Boulevard West’s diverse population—66% and housing development and rehabilitation. Latino, 22% Caucasian, 5% African American, and 4% Together, Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Asian—is reflected in its mix of ethnic restaurants and community members, and partners are developing and distinctive shops along the National, Burnham, and implementing a comprehensive plan to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. Quality of Life Plan Highlights | znimilwaukee.org 1 Quality of LifePlanHighlights Layton Boulevard West welcome toourcommunity! facing foreclosure. and publicofficialstoassistproperty owners work withhomeowner-counseling organizations appearance ofvacantlotsandbuildings.We will remove andprevent graffiti,andtendtothe We willadvocateforstreet andsidewalkrepairs, public artfortheneighborhood’s openspaces. gardens, andengageyoung peopleincreating plant trees andflowers,create community the communityincleanupefforts. We will properties andpublicspaces,engage maintenance andimprovement ofprivate the neighborhood,wewillpromote the challenge totheneighborhood’s appearance. homes andbusinessespresent anadditional and publicspaces.Vacant andboarded-up maintaining andimproving privateproperties understand thechallengesthatcomewith and infrastructure builtpriorto1930,neighbors assets. However, withover75%ofbuildings have beguntouncoverandcapitalizeonthese most attractiveneighborhoods.Neighbors West’s potentialtobecomeoneofMilwaukee’s Park, andSilverCityrecognize LaytonBoulevard boulevard, residents ofLaytonPark,Burnham three commercial corridors,andahistoric awealthofbungalows,churches, parks, With Neighborhood Appearance To improve thephysicalappearanceof | znimilwaukee.org wild fourbakery of Milwaukee. Watch CouncilandtheYouth CounciloftheCity community safety, suchastheCitywideBlock organizationsthatfocuson with external Neighbors willworktostrengthen relationships about crimetrends, prevention, andreporting. problem-solving; andeducate neighbors department; provide aforum forcommunity landlords, businessowners, andthepolice improve communicationamongresidents, community safetynetwork.Thisnetworkwill and connectblockclubstostrengthen the and beautificationprojects. We willcreate neighbors toworktogetherincleanup feel safeandwelcome,wewillencourage well-maintained neighborhoodwhere all To contribute tocommunitysafetyandconfidence. welcome, encourageneighborliness,and and partnerswillmakepeoplefeelsafe building trustamongresidents, businesses, Neighbors feelthatengagingmore peopleand neighborhood’s safetyandwelcomingspirit. crimes, suchasgraffiti,are achallengetothe in theplanningprocess statedthatproperty decreased inrecent years,neighborsinvolved peaceful environment. Whileviolentcrimehas working andcaringpeoplewhostriveforamore Layton Boulevard West isacommunityofhard- Community SafetyNetwork support apeaceful,clean,and food cart vendor 2 vientiane oodlshop Quality of LifePlanHighlights Layton Boulevard West community. relationships thatwilllead to amore connected move theneighborhoodforward andcreate the identify andnurture localleaders whocan the AnnualNeighborhoodGathering.We will Street, SoundsofSummerconcerts,and such asNationalAvenue’s Trick-or-Treat block clubs,openhouses,andspecialevents and Hmong.We willmultiplyefforts toorganize to educationalresources inEnglish,Spanish, diverse populationbyconnectingneighbors overcome languagebarriersamongour cross-cultural interaction.We willworkto interaction andfosterinter-generational and and encouragecollaboration. ships thatdevelopasenseofcommunity highlighted theneedtobuildstrong relation- course ofcommunityplanning,neighbors gating culturalandlanguagedifferences. 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West neighborhoods. organizations toserveintheLaytonBoulevard attract additionalchildandyouthdevelopment places foryouthtogatherandsocialize; and workforce development; provide safe and characterbuilding,leadershipcultivation, school andout-of-schoolopportunitiesforskill education. We willadvocateforadditionalafter- enable andmobilizeparental involvementin and communityservice;withparents to leadership development,entrepreneurship, with nonprofits topromote healthyliving, prepare youthforpost-secondaryeducation; achievement, increase graduationrates,and with localschoolstoimprove academic purposeful andproductive lives,wewillpartner life inthecommunity. work skillsiscentraltoimproving thequalityof the communityastheydeveloplifeand personally, andencouragingthemtoserve their potential,bothacademicallyand of 18,supportingouryouthinachieving somanyresidents undertheage of 27%.With the ageof18,compared toacitywideaverage young people:33%ofthepopulationisunder Layton Boulevard West isacommunityof Y outh EducationandLeadership To prepare ourchildren andyouthfor u.s. grantschool 3 Quality of LifePlanHighlights Layton Boulevard West concertina hallowner neighborhood. patrons, businesses,andinvestments tothe we willattractmore homeowners, visitors, Boulevard West’s identityandofferings, the neighborhood.Aswepromote Layton influence howpeopleoutsidethearea view assets, andmarketpotentialwillpositively Boulevard West’s richhistory, diversity, community identitythatcelebratesLayton West. to live,workandserveinLaytonBoulevard and oneunderstandswhypeopleare choosing population, andastrong senseofcommunity— value most—qualityarchitecture, adiverse Add theseexperiencestowhatourneighbors are alluniqueexperienceswithinMilwaukee. touring aFrankLloydWright-designed home, Pad Thai,orcevicheatalocalrestaurant; or any oftheethnicgrocery stores; eatingtacos, State Trail; tryingexoticfruitsandvegetablesat Boulevard West. BikingontheHankAaron exciting destinationsthatmakeupLayton Layton Parktakeprideinthewidearrayof Neighbors inSilverCity, Park,and Burnham Community Identity Developing andmarketingadistinctive | znimilwaukee.org na tivity jesuitmiddleschoo landscaping. rainwater systems,andnativeWisconsin in place,suchasourenergyefficienthomes, tours thatfeature “green solutions”already and otheroutdoorexercise; andoffer walking recreational activities;promote walking,biking, access tofree oraffordable fitness,sports,and a newfarmers’market.We willincrease on growing fruitsandvegetables;sponsor community gardens andconductworkshops and healthycooking;establishadditional providers tooffer classesinnutrition,canning, work withcommunityorganizationsandhealth emotional, andsocialwell-beingwewill To community, andtheenvironment. improve theirpersonalhealth,thehealthof recognized that,together, theycanworkto expressed adesire toleadhealthierlivesand throughout theplanningprocess neighbors is atadisadvantage.Giventheseobstacles, recreation andexercise, LaytonBoulevard West an aginginfrastructure, andlimitedspacefor unemployment levelsabovethecityaverage, povertyand affect healthoutcomes.With socioeconomic statusandenvironment Numerous healthstudiesshowthat Healthy Living promote andsupportphysical, steve andgloriaespinoz, ver cityresident 4 mamie’s Quality of LifePlanHighlights Layton Boulevard West poverty level(compared to19.9%inthecity having 22.3%ofourfamilieslivingbelowthe opportunities toourresidents. Miller ParkWay commercial districtprovides job proximity totheMenomoneeValley andthe are primedfortransformation.Inaddition, redevelopment opportunities,thesecorridors number ofvacantbuildingsoffering attractive avarietyofestablishedbusinessesand With Avenue, Street, Burnham andLincolnAvenue. commercial corridorsofgreat potential:National residential neighborhoodwiththree major Layton Boulevard West isacentrallylocated Economic Development Although wefacechallenges,suchas | znimilwaukee.org “What’s sospecial aboutLaytonBoulevard West we allcometogetherandare allfriends,and that makesitacommunity.” is thatthere are people whowereinthese born people thatwereindifferent born countries,and houses andthey’re stillhere. Andthenyouhave Gerda Fransiskas,l burnham park ver cityresident

literacy programs. them withworkforce developmentandfinancial we willpromote jobopportunitiesandconnect help neighborsachievetheirfinancialgoals, between largeandsmalllocalbusinesses.To opportunities, andadvocateforcollaboration for economicdevelopment,increase business wellness. We willidentifythearea’s potential opportunities, accesstojobs,andfinancial economic vitalitybyincreasing business toward aprosperous future. We willfoster will capitalizethecommunity’s assetstomove 14% (compared to11%inMilwaukee),we of Milwaukee)andanunemploymentrate oscar estrad,burnhampark resident 5 Quality of LifePlanHighlights Layton Boulevard West PLANNING PROCESS this collectivevisionforLaytonBoulevard West. together andcommittedthemselvestorealizing result ofthisprocess, neighborshavecome contributed tothisQualityofLifePlan.Asa countless conversations,more than200people possible solutions. improvement; theybrainstormedstrategiesand neighbors identifiedlocalassetsandareas for visioning sessionsandcommunitymeetings, real estateagents,andshopkeepers.In with communitydevelopmentcolleagues, school administrators,andfaithleaders; homeowners andnewcomers;withparents, Boulevard West Neighborsspokewithlongtime from ofthecommunity. everycorner Layton staff andvolunteersmetwithneighbors in theLaytonBoulevard West neighborhoods, made upofpeoplewholive,work,andserve to defineacommonvision. their hopesanddreams forthecommunityand together neighborsandlocalgroups toshare this, LaytonBoulevard West Neighborsbrought needed torevitalize thearea. Understanding Every voicecountsandeverycontributionis Inclusive. Collaborative.Resilient. Over thecourseof10monthsand Guided byaplanningadvisorycommittee | znimilwaukee.org Greg anddoll y mertens, la yton park resident the full neighborhood plan, visit znimilwaukee.org. To read Initiative. Neighborhood Zilber to the City Silver and Park, Burnham Park, Layton of neighborhoods West Boulevard Layton the added 2010, Foundation the In Square. Clarke and Heights Lindsay with starting neighborhoods, Milwaukee Foundation announced a million $50 commitment to improve the quality of life in the 2008, In Foundation. Family Zilber the by supported are efforts These burnham park 6 Menomonee Airline Yards Park Valley Mitchell Hank Park Aaron Domes SELIG DR State Trail

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7 Quality of Life Plan Highlights Layton Boulevard West Catalytic Projects Catalytic projects improve physical conditions in the neighborhood and stimulate interest and investment in the community. In the course of planning, people who live and work in Layton Boulevard West analyzed opportunities for growth and development, and identified several projects to undertake.

1 Turnkey Homes 3 Arlington Heights Park 6 Layton Boulevard West 9 Welcome to our Building on the successes of This underused park will become Legacy Homes Community! the Silver City Townhomes and a destination for entertainment, Historic Layton Boulevard’s rich Gateway markers will be installed LBWN’s Turnkey Renovation sports, and recreation. Neighbors architecture and the six Frank on the neighborhood’s main Program, LBWN will expand to buy have asked for enhancements to Lloyd Wright homes on Burnham intersections to promote Layton and renovate foreclosed homes to bring more positive activities to the Street have the potential to attract Boulevard West as a welcoming help stabilize the housing market park. In partnership with the City new homeowners and become community and distinctive tourist and promote homeownership. We of Milwaukee and others already tourist destinations. LBWN will destination. Additional signs will be will give these homes new life, add invested in the Park, LBWN work with the Wright in Wisconsin installed throughout each of Layton value to the properties by using will lead improvement projects organization and the Historic Boulevard West’s neighborhoods eco-friendly materials, practices, including the construction of a Layton Boulevard Association to promote their individual assets and renewable energy systems, band shelter, installation of lighting to return these homes to their and identities. and sell them at a price affordable and seating areas, eco-friendly architectural significance and for moderate-income owner- landscaping, and new signage promote them as a neighborhood • Resource/Community occupant buyers. to create a safe, open space for amenity. Center families to gather and recreate. It became clear during the 2 School Model Block 7 Silver City planning process that neighbors The School Model Block initiative 4 Greenfield Avenue Commercial Corridor of all ages need a gathering place focuses on improving a one-block Improvements In coordination with small where they can share common radius around a school. It stabilizes As a major thoroughfare, businesses, volunteers, the interests and access information property values while increasing neighbors feel that Greenfield City of Milwaukee, and LISC about services. A centrally located neighbors’ pride. The community Avenue does not promote a Milwaukee, LBWN will commission resource and community center has identified Anna F. Doerfler welcoming and safe community a market analysis to identify will be developed to provide a School and the surrounding in its current condition. We will commercial opportunities in the place where all will feel connected area as the first opportunity for advocate for improvements in Silver City commercial corridor. to each other and the community. revitalization, with other schools Greenfield Avenue’s infrastructure, LBWN will continue to support being involved in the future. increased pedestrian safety, and the development of key anchor • Farmers' Market Actions will include beautification the installation of a businesses to attract visitors and A farmers’ market will provide and cleanup, housing renovation, bike lane. new businesses. neighbors with affordable, local homeownership promotion, and produce and other healthy foods, foreclosure prevention in the 5 Burnham Park 8 Pierce Street and serve as a place where blocks around the school. Burnham Park is centrally located Neighbors cited the Valley Passage neighbors can connect regularly. in the neighborhood and many and the new branch of the Urban residents take advantage of Ecology Center as reasons for its open spaces. To meet the renovating residential properties increasing needs of youth and and developing business and families for an active and safe community activities in this area. park, neighbors will collaborate LBWN will work with neighbors with partners to add seating areas, and partners to identify and improve lighting and landscaping, support new development and and enhance the pavilion. redevelopment opportunities along this underutilized corridor.

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