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State College Planning Commission College Heights Meeting January 8, 2013 Meeting Outline 1.Welcome & Introduction 2.State College Neighborhood Plan College Heights Plan Overview, Implementation & Updated Conditions 4.SWOT Analysis Discussion 5.Wrap Up

Neighborhood Plan Goals 1.Analyzes neighborhood trends and conditions in such a way that neighborhood residents, community leaders and Borough Council and Staff can identify an appropriate direction for future decision making. 2.Outlines a direction for the future of the neighborhoods that represents the needs and desires of current and future residents of the neighborhood, and furthers the mission of the Borough’s Strategic Plan. 3.Provides actionable strategies that can provide guidance to Borough Council and the Boards and Commissions when making decisions regarding growth and development of the Borough’s Neighborhoods. 4.Identifies strategies for improving neighborhood programs, encouraging and expanding home-ownership, and revitalizing critical neighborhood commercial areas and public spaces. 5.Focuses on initiatives for the neighborhood’s residents and systems that will lead to a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable neighborhood. State College Planning Commission College Heights Meeting January 8, 2013

SC Neighborhood Plan State College Planning Commission College Heights Meeting January 8, 2013

1995 Plan Overview Vision for the Neighborhood College Heights should retain its residential character, preserve the unique architecture and maintain the neighborhood in a socially responsible manner. Mitigate the adverse impacts of through traffic and rental housing. Everything possible should be done to increase the quality, safety, peace and beauty of the College Heights neighborhood. State College Planning Commission College Heights Meeting January 8, 2013

1995 Plan Overview Existing Neighborhood Conditions Land Use, Zoning and Housing Traffic and Parking Services, Facilities and Utilities Environmental Characteristics Neighborhood resident survey State College Planning Commission College Heights Meeting January 8, 2013

1995 Plan Overview State College Planning Commission College Heights Meeting January 8, 2013 Updated Conditions ,932 residents 330 residents under occupied housing units 575 owner(75%) 196 renter (25%) Student Homes new Land Use 144 Traffic Violations/Accidents No Bike Routes 1995 Annual- 102 Violations (alcohol, assault, theft, criminal mischief/trespass, noise) Present 1,839 residents 330 residents under occupied housing units 552 owner (70%) 235 renter (30%) 78 Registered Student Homes 112 Traffic Violations/Accidents Bike & CATA Routes Fall Violations (alcohol, assault, theft, criminal mischief/trespass, noise)

1995 Plan Overview 24 planning recommendations Traffic and Transportation Management Housing and Neighborhood Amenities Abutting Development State College Planning Commission College Heights Meeting January 8, 2013

SWOT Analysis 1.Strengths: Features that directly contribute to the quality of life in the neighborhood and should be preserved. 2.Weaknesses: Features that detract from the quality of life in the neighborhood and should be addressed. 3.Opportunities: Features that could become strengths in the neighborhood if they are enhanced. 4.Threats: Features that could become weaknesses in the neighborhood if not addressed. State College Planning Commission College Heights Meeting January 8, 2013

Wrap Up Thank you for attending and providing Planning Commission with your comments and feedback! What’s Next? Summary meeting with Planning Commission in February Future neighborhood meetings as plan elements are drafted How to stay engaged? Neighborhood Planning Website Social Media Facebook: State College Neighborhoods Twitter: SCB_Nghbrhoods Thank you to the Church of Christ for hosting this meeting! State College Planning Commission College Heights Meeting January 8, 2013