Neighborhoods and Planning
Over ten neighborhood plans have been developed in partnerships between neighborhood organizations and ESLARP. After meeting with neighborhood leaders, urban planning student gather historical material and document existing conditions – land use, current zoning, housing conditions, parks and open space, flooding areas, etc. – to be analyzed through GIS mapping. Through participatory processes, residents are engaged in dialogue that clarifies local problems, draws out a shared vision for the future, and identifies key actions necessary to achieve short- and long-term goals. Students generate interest in the neighborhood planning process by meeting with leaders, surveying residents door-to-door and organizing neighborhood-wide meetings. These activities build the capacity of organizations to utilize existing internal resources and identify outside support sources. The final plans typically include both physical design and programmatic recommendations.
Examples of Past and Present Projects:
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Neighborhood Environment Assessment in Olivette Park (2010)
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East St. Louis Food Security Study (2010)
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South End New Development Organization Neighborhood Plan
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Emerson Park Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
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Strategic Plan for Concerned Citizens of Precinct 12
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Community Assessment Project for the C. Lee Carey Neighborhood Association
See a List of Completed Plans
Neighborhood Planning Documents
Last updated on 7/22/2011