What is the Russian River Redevelopment Plan’s intent?
A redevelopment plan is the legal document that describes the general purposes, goals, authorities and limitations for redevelopment in a designated project area. It does not identify specific projects but, rather, provides a framework for the redevelopment process. The Russian River Redevelopment Plan states twenty-three Specific Goals and Objectives that include: restoration and expansion of the Project Area as a desirable visitor and tourist destination; revitalization, as appropriate, of the Project Area’s businesses and business districts; enhancement and protection of the physical environment and sensitive habitat areas; preservation and enhancement of architecturally and historically interesting buildings and neighborhoods; improvement of substandard housing conditions; improvement of streets to ensure safe motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian movements; upgrading and improvement of utility services to reduce power outages; assistance in the repair, expansion or development of
