Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Draft Vision & Draft Goals

Draft Vision and Goals Exercises Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Open House (March 13, 2023)

The Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee revised and approved by consensus the Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan DRAFT VISION and DRAFT GOALS included in this survey during their February 16, 2023, meeting. These Draft Vision and Draft Goals were presented to the neighborhood at the March 11, 2023, Open House. Please complete this survey if you did not attend the Open House and would like to participate.

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These Draft Vision and Draft Goals are based on input received from the neighborhood at a variety of events and the hard work of the Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee. To learn more about the Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan, please visit menloparktucson.org

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* 1. Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan DRAFT VISION:

The Sonoran Desert meets the Santa Cruz River in Menlo Park, a unique and prospering neighborhood where we honor and celebrate our rich archaeology and history; embrace a diversity of cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds; nurture neighborhood unity; preserve our natural assets, such as the Santa Cruz River, “A” Mountain, and Tumamoc Hill; protect our wildlife corridors, rural areas, and historic homes; support our parks, schools, and local businesses; and value our public art. Our neighborhood, adjacent to downtown, features urban development patterns that complement the natural and historic setting; is safe, resilient, and walkable; and provides accessible, affordable housing and reliable public services to our community.

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* 2. Land Use and Community Character Element (Chapter)
Goal 1.1: Ensure new development is compatible with neighborhood form and design.

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* 3. Land Use and Community Character Element (Chapter)
Goal 1.2: Balance open space and compatible new development.

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* 4. Land Use and Community Character Element (Chapter)
Goal 1.3: Encourage land uses that support transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly development with a compatible density that fosters a dynamic and lively neighborhood.

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* 5. Housing Element (Chapter)
Goal 2.1: Provide housing that is accessible and affordable and protects residents from displacement, including renters.

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* 6. Housing Element (Chapter)
Goal 2.2: Encourage sustainable design for new housing development.

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* 7. Heritage, Historic Preservation Element (Chapter)
Goal 3.1: Honor the area’s Native American, Spanish, and Mexican heritage and multicultural legacies and embrace the neighborhood’s ethnic and cultural diversity.

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* 8. Heritage, Historic Preservation Element (Chapter)
Goal 3.2: Preserve the neighborhood’s contributing historic buildings, structures, landmarks, and sites eligible or listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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* 9. Economic Development Element (Chapter)
Goal 4.1: Support an environment where Menlo Park’s local and legacy businesses thrive.

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* 10. Economic Development Element (Chapter)
Goal 4.2: Encourage and support workforce development and job creation and retention.

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* 11. Transportation, Connectivity, Mobility Element (Chapter)
Goal 5.1: Support alternative transportation modes, including walking, biking, and public transit, that reduce the carbon footprint and increase access, connectivity, safety, and social engagement throughout the neighborhood.

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* 12. Transportation, Connectivity, Mobility Element (Chapter)
Goal 5.2: Improve traffic management and road maintenance to minimize impacts on residential areas.

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* 13. Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Environment Element (Chapter)
Goal 6.1: Protect the Sonoran Desert’s native vegetation, wildlife corridors, and the natural, vegetated open spaces that make Menlo Park unique.

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* 14. Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Environment Element (Chapter)
Goal 6.2: Ensure that the parks and trail systems serve all ages and all abilities.

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* 15. Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Environment Element (Chapter)
Goal 6.3: Support the maintenance, improvement, and creation of neighborhood parks, recreational programs, and facilities.

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