For those who enjoy tRee-lined streetS and river access to embrace outdoor fun and relaxation, Union Park is the place to be.
Families are welcome and plentiful in Union Park, taking advantage of quiet streets and yards. Local gems like the carousel, rocketslide and PorchFest help neighbors connect while letting kids be kids. Housing is both charming and accessible – with starter homes and move-up homes alike. Historic touches and durability make setting down roots here affordable and a good bargain.
KEY NEIGHBORHOOD ELEMENTS
Excellent parks and recreation for outdoor lifestyles
Family-friendly atmosphere
Affordable homes with historic charm
OUR ACTION PLAN
Citywide
Strategies that are recommended for citywide application
Neighborhood
Strategies that should expand beyond the SID to surrounding areas
Special Investment District (SID)
Strategies that should be confined to the SID
- Continue investments in neighborhood capacity and leadership
- Make E. 14th Street a more safe and attractive gateway
- Improve park features to enhance destination status
- Consider additional neighborhood services at Birdland Park
- Strengthen and maintain tree canopy
- Continue investments in neighborhood capacity and leadership
- Continue commitments to middle neighborhood revitalization as a necessary complement to affordable housing investments
- Widen enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code to include owner-occupied homes supplemented by compliance assistance
- Make E. 14th Street a more safe and attractive gateway
- Boost neighborhood activities and clean ups
- Accelerate alley and sidewalk improvements
- Strengthen and maintain the tree canopy
- Promote Block Challenge participation
- Continue investments in neighborhood capacity and leadership
- Continue commitments to middle neighborhood revitalization as a necessary complement to affordable housing investments
- Boost neighborhood activities and clean ups
- Promote Block Challenge participation
- Promote Homeowner Renovation and Single-Family Developer Programs
- Begin proactive focus on small house reinvestment
- Continue investments in neighborhood capacity and leadership
- Continue commitments to middle neighborhood revitalization as a necessary complement to affordable housing investments
- Widen enforcement of the Property Maintenance Code to include owner-occupied homes supplemented by compliance assistance
- Accelerate alley and sidewalk Iimprovements
- Strengthen and maintain the tree canopy
- Promote Block Challenge participation
- Promote Homeowner Renovation and Single-Family Developer Programs
- Create contractor’s network for sensitive rehab