REVITALIZATION
OF CREEK CORRIDOR
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Information gathered February 20, 2001 at Lansdowne Steering Committee meeting
STRENGTHS
Close location
to schools
New housing development
Construction of
new sidewalks
Quiet neighborhood
Kenneth Hall Park
Jackie Joyner center
Presence of churches
Garbage collection
Public transportation
Availability of
youth centers
Doctor/dentist
office
WEAKNESSES
Trash
No sidewalks
Dilapidated buildings
Bad sewage system
Improper street labeling/signs
Lack of school crossing markings
Street lighting
Speeding
Drug activity
No pedestrian crossing
Stray dogs
Lack of police protection
Poor education systems
Flooding streets/poor drainage system
Few or no bus shelters
Dirty alleys
Lack of businesses
Poor streets
Lack of mailboxes
No emergency weather warning
OPPORTUNITIES
Gardens
Parks
Police satellite office
Fire station
Art museum
Aquarium
Industrial park
Job training center
Unutilized talent
New housing development
Repair/revitalization of present housing
Upscale apartments
Creating new jobs
Encouraging home ownership
THREATS
Lack of governmental concern or intervention within the neighborhood
Absentee property owners
Presence of political officials who represent the East St. Louis are but do not reside in the city
Apathy of residents
Presence of dilapidated housing
Lack of code enforcement
Poor street lighting
Affordability/tax base for housing development
Poor police, fire, and school infrastructure
Upgrade sewage system
Utility taxes redlining/discriminatory housing
policies
ASSUMPTIONS
-Opening
up the old creek will help alleviate flooding of streets and homes while
creating a beneficial green corridor with walking and biking paths and
park space.
-The
creek that once ran through Lansdowne was a vital part of the community.
-Beautification
of the neighborhood by creating a green corridor will promote neighborhood
pride.
-The
old creek was engineered underground and now the pipes are deteriorating
and will eventually fail completely.
-Architectural
features along with the bike path will connect to surrounding neighborhoods
and cities and draw people into Lansdowne, thereby contributing to the
economy of the community.
-Developing
the creek along Morris Avenue will promote new housing development where
there is currently vacant land.
GREENWAY USES
Open space
Playground
Picnic groves
Nature trails
Wildlife habitat
Parks
Bikeways
Walkways
Fishing platforms
Flower gardens
Amphitheater
GREENWAY BENEFITS
-Provides open space
-Offers
attractive views
-Provides
recreational opportunities
-Promotes
environmental awareness
-Fosters
neighborhood pride
-Boosts
retail and commercial activity
-Flood
control
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