HomeMy WebLinkAboutHEDRA IV c.LIST OF POSSIBLE EDRA GOALS
The EDRA combines the powers and goals of an HRA and an EDA.
• HRA powers are meant to facilitate the redevelopment and rehabilitation of
commercial and residential property thereby stabilizing and revitalizing
neighbor$oods.
• ED_A powers are meant to facilitate the establishment or expansion of businesses
thereby increasing the tax base and number of job opportunities.
EDRA ROLE:
• Provide planning and leadership for long teen commercial, residential and
infrastructure improvements within redevelopment and development areas.
• Form partnerships with individuals, businesses and organizations to achieve
results.
• Emphasize redevelopment and reuse of existing infiastructure and services where
possible. Support historic preservation for housing stability, tourism development
and job creation.
• Emphasize creation of good jobs and an increase in the tax base as key public
purposes for business assistance.
• Recover costs and develop non-tax revenues to support ongoing programs as
much as possible.
Do~vnto~vn Redevelopment .Area
1. Transit development goal: Support the establishment of commuter service and transit-
oriented developments centered on Blocks 1, 16 and 23 in cooperation with Red Roc k
Corridor, 1\ITC and private developers.
2. Building preservation and improvement goal: .Assist owners to provide competitive
commercial space, attractive residential rental units, maintain historic appe:uances and
new buildings consistent with the downtown character and the Heart of Hastings Master
Plan.
3. Redevelopment goal: Blighted, non-conforming and vacant properties cleared and
reused for new consh'uction by private developers including Block 1, 2, 3, 15 and 29.
V"ermillion Street Redevelopment .Area
1. Redevelopment goal: Facilitate new mixed ttse development consistent with the area
plan (Vermillion Street Development Guidelines), emphasizing property at controlled
intersections such as l ltlt, 15th, 18t1t and 23`d Streets. Where properties are blighted and
obsolete, facilitate removal and reuse or remodeling.
2. Appe:n'ance goals: Ensure that remodeled and new commercial buildings are
consistent with visual continuity and :uchitectural standards, scale, massing and
materials. Facilitate new and replacement signage, lighting and landscaping to create a
unified, quality impression of Vermillion Street and Hastings.
3. Access goals: Balance business access with public safety by encouraging controlled
intersections, new street connections, right turn lanes, shared access and shared parking.
Communil~- Housing
1. Housing presen~ation goal: Encourage the maintenance and improvement of housing
of all ages and sizes though rehabilitation programs.
2. Affordable housing goal: Facilitate the creation of new housing opportunities for
persons of all ages, economic groups and family sizes by cooperating with private
development, public organizations and non-profits.
Industrial and Business Areas
1. 1~I:uketing goal: Promote Hastings' assets as acommercial-industrial location.
2. Development goals: Complete the development of the remaining 40 acres in the
existing industrial park. Facilitate an increase the amount of land available and zoned for
business-industrial use in other locations.
3. Appearances: Ensure that materials, design and landscaping for new and remodeled
buildings consistent with design standards.
4. Job creation: Emphasize the creation of permanent living wage jobs when considering
financial assistance for business growth and expansion.