Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps
September 24, 2010

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps




Bottom-up, participatory approach
Revitalization projects are identified, agreed upon and initiated by individuals and groups living and working in the community
Local residents and other stakeholders take ownership of the planning process
The Task Force provides guidance, support and resources to facilitate the planning effort

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps
Barb Adkins, City of Bloomington
Dr. Frank Beck, ISU Stevenson Center
John Burrill, Mid Central Community Action
Valerie Dumser, Olde Towne Neighborhood Association
Scott Fowler, McLean County Regional Planning
Deanna Frautschi, Country Financial
Myra Gordon, Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Deborah Halperin, IWU Action Research Center
Rick Heiser, Olde Towne Neighborhood Association
Bob Hunt, ISU Stevenson Center
Greg Koos, McLean County Museum of History
Lori Manning, State Farm Bank
Jay Myers, Blue Jay Computers
Wes Newport, GAP Neighborhood Association
Heather Paul, State Farm
Ald. Karen Schmidt, City of Bloomington
Ken Springer, Economic Development Council
Mayor Steve Stockton, City of Bloomington
Sharon Walker, City of Bloomington
Mike Williams, West Grove Street Neighborhood
Dennis Arnold, GAP Neighborhood Association
Darryl Brown, National City Bank
Greg Donovan, AFNI
Sue Floyd, GAP Neighborhood Association
Jamie France, Habitat for Humanity – McLean County
Tom Fulop, Salvation Army
Connie Griffin, City of Bloomington
Tom Hamilton, City of Bloomington
Kim Holman-Short, Bloomington Public Housing Authority
Tony Jones, McLean County Urban League
Tom Laxton, District 87 Public Schools
Rev. Frank McSwain, Sr., Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Bob Nielsen, District 87 Public Schools
Jason Pals, National City Bank
Paul Russell, McLean County Regional Planning
Cranston Sparks, Prudential Snyder Real Estate
Carolyn Steele, Olde Towne Neighborhood Association
Marty Vanags, Economic Development Council
Bruce Williams
Mike Williams, NAACP of Bloomington-Normal

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps
Assembled & Organized
Westside Task Force
Dec. 2007 – Jan. 2008
2 nd Community Summit
July 2008
Start-up of CDC
Dec. 2008 – Apr. 2009
Assessment & Visioning
Feb. – Apr. 2008
Strategies, Goals &
Initial Projects
May
– Sept. 2008 Implementation
2009 - 2012
1 st Community Summit
May 2008
3 rd Community Summit
Oct. 2008

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps




Community garden
Streetscape improvements
Park programming 
 Green building competition
New bike paths
New public open spaces

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps







 Youth programs clearinghouse
Public display of youth art
Bike-share program
College visit day
Math & science classes
Youth-seniors program
Community center
Computer donations

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps






Life skills programs
Post-high school educational planning
School facilities
Library services
Programs for seniors
Transportation: access to educational facilities throughout greater
Bloomington-Normal

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps










Housing for seniors, disabled, families and others
Employer Assisted Housing
Renovate vacant and historic homes
Live/work studios
Green housing retrofits
Landlord/tenant training
Mixed-use buildings
Prevent foreclosures
Education/counseling for prospective home buyers
Vacant building ordinance

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps








New neighborhood watches and training
Carrier Alert Program
Lighting inventory
Tree trimming
New rail crossing safety gates
Traffic calming
“Turn porch light on” campaign
Crime prevention through environmental design

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps


Recruit new employers
Expand existing businesses




New transit service
New business start-ups
Rebrand Westside
Workforce development training
Current
Proposed

Introduction – Planning Process – Projects & Accomplishments – Next Steps





Community garden
Fall Harvest Festival @ garden
Housing inventory
Computer rehab/donation

IWU and ISU classes dedicated to Westside
Street improvements: W.
Market St., W. Grove St.
 Opened CDC Office – 800 W.
Washington