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QA! 3-Year Strategic Plan 2006 to 2009
Funding- Assure that a sustainable process is in place to acquire unrestricted and program-specific funds for the program’s operation. Est cost: $500. Fund raising goal: $100k per year ($300k)
QAMAP & Regulatory- Complete the Quakertown Alive Master Action Plan. Est cost: $TBD
- Changes to the regulatory environment that favor increased economic growth and the retention of heritage resources (zoning & ordinances)
- Streetscape and infrastructure improvements to the downtown to enhance aesthetics, safety, and encourage a pedestrian-oriented environment
- Economic development plan
- Sustainable process for funding these improvements
- Implement the recommended action items in the QAMAP including regulatory improvements.
Streetscape Improvements- Implement streetscape improvements along Broad Street from Main Street to Hellertown Avenue, Front Street from Broad to Juniper streets, and the Front and Broad streets intersection. Est cost: $1-2 M.
- Connect Memorial Park, the James A. Michener library, and the Senior Center to downtown using the 4th Street corridor.
- Improve the community’s pedestrian traffic paths.
- Develop a street traffic calming plan.
- Develop improved methods for street traffic management.
Front Street- Prepare feasibility study for improving Front and Second streets through facade restorations and introduction of new retail or other compatible uses. Est cost: $25k - $50k
- Enjoin property owners to embrace upgrades and retail space to gather momentum for changes.
- Empower developers and property owners to implement the suggested upgrades.
- Create a marketing campaign for new retail spaces.
East Broad Street, Belmont Street, Apple Street alley, and the Roselon properties- Identify zoning recommendations to improve the appearance of the area.
Business development- Develop programs to assist new and existing businesses.
- Promotion of new arts-related entities.
Festivals- Create events that promote the downtown and benefit local businesses. Est cost: $5k to $20k per
Parking- Continue to upgrade and enhance the parking lot at the back of the Trolley Barn on East Broad Street.
- Identify and maximize available parking.
- Create a parking management plan.
Historic District- Market the Federal Investment (historic preservation) Tax Credit to existing and potential property owners.
- Support the borough in its efforts to establish guidelines for new construction and/or renovations.
- Push for zoning guidelines and encourage their enforcement.
Transportation- Continue to support the restoration of rail service to Quakertown.
Marketing- Develop and expand existing marketing for the commercial district and for the program.
- Develop new methods for communicating in-town events. Est. cost: $3k.
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