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Allendale Total Commitment

The Allendale “Total Commitment”Neighborhood Initiative

The Allendale “Total Commitment”Neighborhood Initiative

“Creating Allendale’s Future”

November 2, 2006


Steering CommitteeSteering Committee Superintendent Earl Peterson, Sr.

North Louisiana Inter Faith Representative Rev. Harry Blake

Mount Canaan Baptist Church Major Brock

Resident Delores Baker

Resident Monica King

Small Business Owner Johnny Williamson

Pierre Avenue Neighborhood Association Mack McCarter

Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal Rev. Andre McGrath

Our Lady of the Blesses Sacrament


Steering CommitteeSteering Committee Rev. Gwendolyn James

St. Matthew A.M.E. Donzetta Kimble

Shreveport Housing Authority Ruth Bryant

Resident Dr. Curley White

Booker T. Washington High School Dr. David Reed

Business Representative Kevin Williams

AmSouth Bank Roxann P. Johnson

YWCA Dr. E. Edward Jones

Galilee Baptist Church


Planning TasksPlanning Tasks

Perform Neighborhood-Wide Assessment Identify Logical Planning Sub-Areas Identify Phase 1, Target Area Hold Planning & Design Charette Prepare Concept Development Plan for

Phase 1, Target Area Recommend Future Plan Phasing of Other

Sub-Areas Identify Key Opportunities in Other Sub-

Areas to Advance in Phase 1


Allendale Past & Present

Total Population Changes


Total Population Changes

1970 1980 1990 2000 Growth/Decline

Allendale 16,247 12,264 8,617 5,982 -10,265

-63.2%

City of Shreveport

182,064 205,820 198,525 200,145 +18,081

+9.9%



Total Housing Changes


Total Housing Changes

1970 1980 1990 2000 Growth/Decline

Allendale 5,262 4,590 4,017 2,966 -2,296

-43.6%

City of Shreveport

63,138 80,027 87,473 86,802 +23,664

+37.5%


Allendale Past & PresentAllendale Past & Present

Parks (C.C. Antoine, Andrew Carrie, Lakeside, J.T. Brooks Golf Course)

Churches (51—Historic, New) Non-Profit Organizations Schools (Elementary, Middle, High) Microbusinesses Historic Assets Hilly Terrain Location


Mix Land Uses

Compact Building Design

Range of Housing Options

Walkable Communities

Strong Sense of Place

Preserve Open Space

Strengthen Existing Communities

Range of Transportation Choices

Predictable, Fair Development Decisions

Building Smarter CommunitiesBuilding Smarter Communities


Smart Smart Growth Growth Costs Costs LessLess

Why Do People Prefer Smarter Growth?

Why Do People Prefer Smarter Growth?

RoadsRoads

UtilitiesUtilities

SchoolsSchools

25%25% lessless

15%15% lessless

5%5% lessless

Source: Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Alternative Land Use Patterns, by Robert Burchell, Rutgers University


Development OpportunitiesDevelopment Opportunities

Develop Plans for All Sub-Areas

Secure Public /Private Funds


Allendale Phase 1, Target Area

Allendale Phase 1, Target Area

Ford Avenue on the North

Murphy Street on the South

Norma Avenue on the West

Pete Harris on the East

Ford Avenue on the North

Murphy Street on the South

Norma Avenue on the West

Pete Harris on the East

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People FirstPeople First

The soul of Allendale is its people and tradition of community.

It is a community built around neighbors, the churches, and the schools—where the values

of “The Simple Life” are embraced.

Its future should be built on this foundation.


Primary Guiding Principle Primary Guiding Principle

Foster a spirit of community and build

neighborhood connections in all plans,

projects, programs and activities.


Guiding PrinciplesPeople First Priorities


Support entrepreneurial activity, create jobs for residents and foster wealth building.

Encourage Allendale schools to serve as “centers of community”.

Encourage leadership development and organize to promote success and carry out the mission of the plan.

Improve neighborhood safety and design quality, safe physical environments.

Create a distinctive, attractive neighborhood with a strong sense of place.




Build partnerships and collaborations among groups, individuals and projects.

Advance policies that promote and enhance neighborhood redevelopment.

Build a healthy community and improve access to healthcare.

Commit and connect public funds and resources to plan initiatives and projects.

Promote a compact and mixed-use neighborhood.




Provide a mix of housing types, sizes and prices in a connected, community environment.

Attract a diversity of people to the neighborhood.

Provide a variety of transportation options connected to development concepts.

Rehabilitate, revitalize and preserve Allendale’s existing housing and historic buildings.

Develop key anchors to build critical mass.


People First“Neighborhood Development Model”

People First“Neighborhood Development Model”

Neighborhood Of Choice & Connection

Housing Opportunities

& Choices

Safe Community

Healthy Community

Celebrated Culture

Accessible Quality

Education

Strong Leadership & Engaged Citizenry

Economic Vitality &

Meaningful Work



Allendale Phase 1 Target Area Plan

Character Zones

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Infill Housing Area

Village Center

Mixed Use Areas

New Housing Area

New Housing Units: 600+

Population Increase: 1,200 – 1,500


Housing Opportunities & ChoicesPeople First: What You Said

Housing Opportunities & ChoicesPeople First: What You Said

Provide good, quality housing affordable to ordinary citizens

Improve housing of existing residents

Attract a diversity of residents & income levels for success

Provide a range of housing choices that meet life cycle needs of residents

Increase the number of people living in the neighborhood




Vacant Property Opportunities

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Rehab and Infill 90 Acres

Mixed Use 46 Acres

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Housing Opportunities & ChoicesProject & Program Response


Rehab & Infill

• Rental, Affordable, Market Rate• Primarily Single Family Detached, with some SF

Attached• Approximately 260 existing occupied housing

units• Approximately 166 new housing units


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Village Center

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61 Acres




Village Center• Apartments—approximately 220 units• Apartments primarily 2nd story above commercial• Option for Special Needs/Elderly Housing• Townhomes—approximately 60 units• High amenity streetscape required




Mixed Use• Unique Mix of Housing, Home-Based Businesses,

Office/Studio Space, Light Commercial• Rental, Affordable, Market Rate• Approximately 46 acres• Walkable, physical connection to Village Center• Connection to I-49 Corridor / Park


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New Housing

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38 Acres


Vacant Property Adjudicated Property


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Allendale Phase 1- New Housing Area




New Housing• Primarily Single Family Detached, limited SF Attached• Home Ownership• Lot widths primarily range from 50’ to 80’• Approximately 38 acres, 154 housing units• Unique, Quality Architectural Character

(Victorian details, front porches, set close to street, parking off alleys)

• Walkable, physical connection to Village Center• High Amenity Development

(Open space, water feature, streetscapes, gateways, green design)




Homebuyer Training

Homebuyer Financing Assistance

Pattern Book of Approved Home Floor Plans

Neighborhood Development Office

Home Repair Center

Revise Development Regulations


Economic Vitality & Meaningful Work People First: What You Said

Economic Vitality & Meaningful Work People First: What You Said

Secure quality neighborhood businesses to make the neighborhood desirable (grocery, gas station, drug store, restaurants…)

Help existing struggling businesses

Emphasis on small, locally-owned businesses

Create an attractive business district

Lift up existing residents by unearthing their skills and talents

Find creative ways to create jobs, particularly for the unemployed

Locate jobs and neighborhood businesses within walking distance of residences


Economic Vitality & Meaningful Work Project & Program Response


Village Center Business District

• Crossroads at Pierre & Milam

• Primarily small, locally-owned businesses

• Neighborhood serving businesses (190,000 s.f.)

• Gas station • Grocery store, drug store, dry cleaners, flower shop• Restaurants• Professional & Medical Offices

• Quality, urban character with strong street presence (zero lot line)

• Ground floor with living space above




Small Business Incubator

• G. P. Hendrix Elementary or Tenant Space in Village Center

• Access to Office Space & Administrative Support

• Business Planning & Design Services

• Small Business Training

• Research, marketing & customer development

• Special Niches—Food sector, automotive, construction & maintenance??

• Capital / Small Business Loan Programs

• City, Higher Education, Economic Development Organization Partnerships

• Program & Feasibility Study Needed (capital & operating)




Co-Op Store

• Village Center Location

• Grocery, Bookstore, Coffee Shop…

• Non-Profit Board

• Membership Based

• Volunteer Involvement

• City, Church, Corporate Start-Up Assistance

• Partner with N. Louisiana Food Bank?

• Successful Models—Best Practices

• Program & Feasibility Study Needed (capital & operating)




Call Center

• Employ Large Numbers of People

• Village Center Location

• 20-30,000 sq. ft.

• Residential Above Potential

• Require Urban Character Architectural Design Standards

• Build-Out Spec Space?

Market / Vendor Stalls

Creative Job Training & Employment Programs

• Neighborhood Clean-Up & Improvement Projects


Safe Community People First: What You Said

Safe Community People First: What You Said

Crime and lack of sense of safety keeps people closed in physically and spiritually

Need better policing efforts

Too many liquor stores (littering, loitering, unsafe image)

Clean up the neighborhood—tear down vacant, dilapidated structures, mow grass

Upgrade drainage, utilities, streets, sidewalks and lighting


Safe Community Project & Program Response


Gateways & Streetscape Improvements• Traffic Calming

Bus Stops & Shelters

Infrastructure Upgrades• Drainage, streets, lighting, sidewalks• Timed with development projects

Police Sub-Station• Village Center Location

Safe Design• “Eyes on the Street”




Property Standards Sweeps

City Demolition of Dilapidated Structures

Neighborhood Clean-Ups

Improve & Expand Community Policing Program

Advance Auxiliary Police Program

Incentives for Police Officers to live in neighborhood


Healthy Community People First: What You Said

Healthy Community People First: What You Said

Alcohol, drugs and poverty is a problem

Allendale is medically underserved

Allendale has a high rate of low birth weight babies

Kids in the neighborhood need things to do

Beautify parks, provide more activities for families and make them safe

Preserve the beautiful, old trees in the neighborhood


Healthy Community Project & Program Response


Social Services Center• G. P. Hendrix Elementary or Village Center Tenants

• Continuum of Care

• Substance Abuse Programs

• Preventive Healthcare Education & Screening Clinics

• Parenting Education

• Counseling Services

• Program Development & Feasibility Study (capital & operating)

• United Way, VOA & YWCA as potential lead partners




Parks, Linear Parks, Open Space• C.C. Antoine Park—Expanded & Reconfigured with

improved playground equipment• Enhancement of Drainage Ways as Linear Parks with

walking trails • I-49 Corridor—Interim use as “Central Park”

Pedestrian-Friendly Streets and Connections• Sidewalks required on all streets• Varied widths to accommodate pedestrian traffic


Celebrated Culture People First: What You Said

Celebrated Culture People First: What You Said

Children need exposure to arts and cultural opportunities

Build pride through cultural opportunities

Facilitate people interacting by creating community gathering places

Preserve historical places & use historical names in new developments

Create a neighborhood with a strong sense of place

Keep Allendale, Allendale


Celebrated Culture Project & Program Response


Ritz Theater• Performing Arts Venue & Classes

C.C. Antoine Museum• C.C. Antoine Park

Amphitheater & Festival Space• C.C. Antoine Park

Community Gathering Places• Village Center• Pierre & Looney




Historical Signage

Public Art incorporated into streetscapes, gateways, architecture

Festivals, Block Parties, Cultural & Community Events

House / Yard Beautification Programs

Community Garden (I-49 Corridor / Park)


Accessible Quality Education People First: What You Said

Accessible Quality Education People First: What You Said

There must be quality schools connected to the neighborhood for it to succeed

There are not adequate programs and resources at the neighborhood schools

Lack of programs has Allendale’s students leaving the neighborhood

Encourage schools to serve as centers of the community

Build a better relationship with the schools and CPSB

High illiteracy is a threat to the neighborhood

Give residents meaningful job skills training


Accessible Quality Education Project & Program Response


Connect School Board policies to neighborhood redevelopment

Work with CPSB to develop new models/programs to strengthen schools

• Consider Charter School Concept

Establish CPSB / City Partnership to open schools for educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities




Solicit Corporate Support for Schools

• Consider Downtown Businesses

Market / Promote Neighborhood Schools

Coordinate Church After-School Programs to support neighborhood school curriculum needs

Assess day care & after school care needs; literacy, GED, adult education, job skills, job readiness, & job placement programs. Fill gaps.

• Consider merging job skills training with small business incubator


Strong Leadership & Engaged Citizenry People First: What You Said

Strong Leadership & Engaged Citizenry People First: What You Said

There exists a spirit of hopelessness and helplessness resulting in apathy and complacency

Need to get residents to realize that the only power to change the neighborhood is held by them

The larger Shreveport community needs to support redevelopment as a city priority

There needs to be the political will to implement the plan

Need organization to carry out the plan

Need on-going lines of communication between partners and residents


Strong Leadership & Engaged Citizenry Project & Program Response

Strong Leadership & Engaged Citizenry Project & Program Response

Establish Neighborhood Non-Profit Organizational & Management Structure to Implement Plan

• Leadership from each focus area• Resident representation• Churches & Non-Profit representation• Resident Advisory Committee

Establish Housing Task Force

• Inner-City Focus• City / HUD Led

Improve Communication

• Present Plan to as many groups as possible• Bring Partners together around collaborative projects• Regular “issue” meetings with neighborhood• Newsletter / website


Next StepsNext Steps

January, 2007: Finalize Phase 1 Plan

Present Phase 1 Plan to MPC and City Council for Adoption

Organize for Implementation

Get To Work!

Form Partnerships Project Program & Feasibility Studies Secure Funding




Development Opportunities

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Village Center 61 Acres

New Housing Development 38 Acres

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People FirstPeople First

“Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe, &

enthusiastically act upon….must inevitably come to pass.”

Paul J. Meyer


Additional InformationAdditional Information

Bonnie Moore, Interim DirectorHettie Hobdie

Dept. of Community Development673-5900

Kim Mitchell ([email protected])

Sharon Swanson ([email protected])

MHSM Architects221-1623

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