NUMB:
971697
VERS:
ORIGINAL
REF:
970683
XXBY:
ALD. HENNINGSEN
TITL:
Resolution authorizing the creation and funding of a Downtown Facade Grant Program and approving Program Eligibility Requirements and Design Guidelines for such Program as well as the Neighborhood Facade Grant Program in Non-Neighborhood Strategic Planning Areas of the City of Milwaukee. (DCD)
ANLS:
- Analysis -
This resolution authorizes the creation and funding of a Downtown Facade Grant Program and approves Program Eligibility Requirements and Design Guidelines for such Program as well as the Neighborhood Facade Grant Program in Non-Neighborhood Strategic Planning Areas of the City of Milwaukee.
BODY:
Whereas, The Department of City Development has operated a Facade Grant Program for more than 20 years within the CDBG Area; and
Whereas, This program has provided a significant incentive for visible reinvestment in neighborhood commercial areas; and
Whereas, Program Eligibility Requirements and Design Guidelines have been established for facade grant activity in CDBG neighborhoods; and
Whereas, It is recognized that there are neighborhood commercial districts within the City of Milwaukee which are outside of the CDBG Area which would benefit from the implementation of such a program; and
Whereas, It is acknowledged that many downtown property owners are redeveloping their properties to take advantage of the rising interest in downtown housing, offices and retail; and
Whereas, The downtown area of the City has many historically significant buildings; and
Whereas, It is recognized that a facade grant program for downtown requires a set of program guidelines different than a neighborhood program; and
Whereas, More attractive storefronts makes Milwaukee a more pedestrian friendly and attractive place for businesses, residents and visitors; and
Whereas, The City can leverage significant amounts of private investment and improvements to the facades of...
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