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Project Purpose

The Washington Park community recently completed a Quality of Life Plan that envisions Lisbon Ave as a safe, thriving, and family-friendly corridor. Lisbon Ave is an important corridor within the neighborhood. There are numerous vacant lots and city-owned parcels, which represents an opportunity for reinvestment. As part of this planning process, there will be a design charrette to explore conceptual redevelopment scenarios for several sites. Additionally, the City will be implementing a protected bike lane project to create a safer street environment that is more comfortable for people walking, biking, driving and taking transit. Now, the City and Rooted & Rising are identifying strategies to achieve that vision. The Lisbon Ave Corridor Plan will make recommendations related to

• Land use
• Redevelopment opportunities
• Capitalizing on multimodal transportation investments
• Gathering spaces
• Housing needs,
• Economic development

These recommendations will guide decision-making by City departments, the Common Council, and other community partners and stakeholders.

Background

Rooted and Rising recently completed a Quality of Life Plan for the Washington Park neighborhood. This effort focused on goals and strategies for five main categories. Enhancing Lisbon Ave was a key goal.

• Youth Development & Education
• Health & Wellness and Food Security
• Economic Development
• Public Safety
• Housing