SWOT Analysis Strengths Discussed: Close Location of 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 Weaknesses Discussed: Poor Streets Trash No Sidewalks Dilapidated Buildings Bad Sewage System Improper Street Labeling/Signs Lack of School Crossing Markings Street Lighting Speeding Lack of Police Protection Flooding Streets/Poor Drainage Few or No Bus Shelters Dirty Allies Lack of Businesses Lack of Mailboxes Opportunities Discussed: Gardens Parks New Housing Development Revitalization of Present Housing Encouraging Home Ownership Creating New Jobs Threats Discussed: Poor Infrastucture Absentee Property Owners Apathy of Residents Upgrade Sewage System Utilities/Taxes

HOME CONCEPT STATEMENT CONCEPT EXPLANATION ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GROWTH MAP BEFORE & AFTER CHARACTER/ PRODUCTS MODEL REPRESENTATION COMMERCIAL/ RESIDENTIAL QUESTIONS Conceptual Definition: The "Walkable Path" is a decorative sidewalk that exists throughout the Landsdowne neighborhood.  This path will not only create unity throughout the community, but also a provide a much needed sense of security, purpose, and pride in Lansdowne.  Detailed Description of Streetscape and Character   -Safe sidewalks benifit pedestrians, people in wheelchairs, joggers, and others who use  the sidewalks to get around town.   -Crosswalks marked with a contrasting, rough surface texture tell drivers to "look out for pedestrians here."   -Along the "Walkable Path"  playgrounds can be implemented so that children can have a safe way of getting to a place to play once school is over.    -Street Signs are a necessity in every neighborhood.  In Landsdowne, visitors as well as residents will be  safer if proper signage is implimented where needed.

The Future of the "Walkable Path":

It is our hope that the intial idea of the "Walkable Path" will be well accepted by all the residents of Landsdowne.  As a result, we see this path as a starting point to many growth stages that can occur in the future.  As the residents become  more aware and comfortable with the paths, we hope that they will work to have a branch of the path extend down their street.  If this idea were to develop, in several years, a majority of the Landsdowne community could be united by this  "Walkable Path".  In the end, it is our hope that the main infastructure of Landsdowne can once again be revitalized to the form it needs to be for those who are proud to call it their home.  Not only will many of the Environmental Injustices be  solved, but also many of the ideas that were once seen as WEAKNESSES can now be seen as STRENGTHS.

 

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