2.  Property enhancement.   Many of the structures along the corridor are in need of a facelift.  Helping property owners obtain funding to improve their buildings is a focus of our plan.  City staff is studying various options for a façade improvement program to assist property owners in investing in their property. 

3.  Housing.  Almost 45% of the Corridor is either housing or apartments.  Ensuring these buildings are enhancing the Corridor is an important piece of the revitalization strategy.  Enhancing the housing stock along SW 9th involves prioritizing existing resources for property owners along the Corridor. 

4.  Land use and transportation.  Developing a long-term strategy for land use and transportation along the Corridor is a key objective of the plan.  The small lots and fast moving traffic, along with the lack of parking, make SW 9th a difficult area for businesses to thrive.  While this is an issue that cannot be fully remedied by the plan, there are opportunities to mitigate some of the potential negative impact from these current conditions. 

5.  Organizational structure for plan implementation.  The final focus area is the development of a community organization to implement the plan.   This is where we will need support from everyone in the community to ensure the implementation of the plan is a success.  There will be a role for everyone and together we will make SW 9th corridor a corridor that signifies South Side Pride.