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REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN
DECEMBER 1982
B. Redevelopment Objectives
Based upon the analysis of existing condi-
tions, established community priorities, the
regional housing market and the dynamics of
Downtown Miami, redevelopment objectives
have been developed as a policy framework
for preparing the redevelopment plan. The
objectives relate closely with the development
concept which has been evaluated and tested
for feasibility. Thus, the following spe-
cific objectives reflect only what has been
determined to be feasible and practical and
consistent with overall redevelopment objec-
tives of the City of Miami.
Overtown (Overtown Redevelopment Plan)
Better employment opportunities. and
upward job mobility for residents.
. Provide opportunities for Blacks to
manage and own businesses.
. Maintain existing business and attract
new business.
Stress rehabilitation of existing
housing.
Replace dilapidated housing.
. Provide opportunity for residents to
continue to live in Overtown.
Promote home ownership and new housing for
moderate income families and encourage
an income mix in all housing.
Improve the delivery of human services.
Emphasize crime prevention and maintain
security in the area.
• Restore a sense of community and unify the
area culturally.
• Promote the orderly use of land.
▪ Preserve historic buildings and sites.
Provide better transportation links to
employment and service centers.
Park West (Miami Park West; A Redevelopment
Program for Downtown Miami,
Technical Appendix)
Remove slum and blight conditions.
• Reinforce the property tax base.
• Encourage day and night activities in
Downtown Miami.
Reduce travel distance for Downtown workers.
• Resolve existing and future transportation
conflicts.
Maximize environmental assets.
Minimize adverse impacts on existing viable
commercial and industrial uses serving the
Port and Downtown.
Reinforce public investment in Bayfront and
Bicentennial Park and transit facilities.
Expand housing choices for Downtown workers.
Encourage a comprehensive large scale
redevelopment of Park West.
• Provide linkages with adjacent planned uses.
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