The Fourth Ward Livable Centers Study was a 9-month process divided into four tasks:
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Task 1: Assess the needs in the community Task 2: Generate recommendations for solving key issues Task 3: Explore feasibility of recommendations Task 4: Present final implementation plan
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The study area is defined by the area of the Fourth Ward Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). Read the details
here.
Fourth Ward Livable Centers Study (PDF) 30.8M

We’ve talked with residents and found out that these were some top priorities:
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Historic Preservation (brick streets, historic houses, interpreting local history) Walkability (sidewalks and connections around the neighborhood) Access to parks, creation of well-programmed park space in the community Resume weekend bus service (#48) Improve street circulation for cars Upgrading utilities (bury utility lines, increase pedestrian lighting, improve utility service)
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