Imperial Avenue Corridor TAP Report
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Summary
The Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (Logan Heights CDC), on behalf of the Logan Heights Business District, engaged ULI San Diego-Tijuana through a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) to develop a strategic, comprehensive approach to revitalizing the Imperial Avenue commercial corridor between 18th and 32nd streets.
This corridor, located within the Greater Logan Heights(GLH) communities, has long faced economic disinvestment, business decline, and limited resources, impacting job opportunities and overall quality of life for residents.The TAP panelists considered the following questions in their analysis and recommendations:
1. Economic Development & Investment
What strategies can be implemented to attract and retain businesses along Imperial Avenue while ensuring that economic growth benefits local entrepreneurs and residents?
2. Land Use & Redevelopment Opportunities
How can underutilized properties along the corridor be redeveloped or repurposed to maximize economic impact, support small businesses, and provide community-serving uses, and catalyze a range of housing opportunities?
3. Infrastructure & Streetscape Enhancements
What specific infrastructure and streetscape improvements (e.g., walkability, transit access, lighting, signage) should be prioritized to create a more vibrant, accessible, and business friendly commercial district?
4. Funding & Financing Strategies
What public and private funding mechanisms, incentive programs, or financing tools can be leveraged to support long-term development (economic, housing and community) and revitalization in the corridor?
5. Community-Centered Revitalization & Equity
How can revitalization efforts be designed to prevent displacement, ensure economic inclusivity and housing attainability, and empower long-time residents and business owners to actively participate in and benefit from future growth?
The Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (Logan Heights CDC), on behalf of the Logan Heights Business District, engaged ULI San Diego-Tijuana through a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) to develop a strategic, comprehensive approach to revitalizing the Imperial Avenue commercial corridor between 18th and 32nd streets.
This corridor, located within the Greater Logan Heights(GLH) communities, has long faced economic disinvestment, business decline, and limited resources, impacting job opportunities and overall quality of life for residents.The TAP panelists considered the following questions in their analysis and recommendations:
1. Economic Development & Investment
What strategies can be implemented to attract and retain businesses along Imperial Avenue while ensuring that economic growth benefits local entrepreneurs and residents?
2. Land Use & Redevelopment Opportunities
How can underutilized properties along the corridor be redeveloped or repurposed to maximize economic impact, support small businesses, and provide community-serving uses, and catalyze a range of housing opportunities?
3. Infrastructure & Streetscape Enhancements
What specific infrastructure and streetscape improvements (e.g., walkability, transit access, lighting, signage) should be prioritized to create a more vibrant, accessible, and business friendly commercial district?
4. Funding & Financing Strategies
What public and private funding mechanisms, incentive programs, or financing tools can be leveraged to support long-term development (economic, housing and community) and revitalization in the corridor?
5. Community-Centered Revitalization & Equity
How can revitalization efforts be designed to prevent displacement, ensure economic inclusivity and housing attainability, and empower long-time residents and business owners to actively participate in and benefit from future growth?