Vision Statement
"A partnership of residents, government, and the private
sector to promote actions that will make the Renaissance area a safe and
vibrant neighborhood of choice. The Renaissance of the neighborhood is
accomplished through engagement of residents and property owners in a
manner that benefits all the residents."
Master Plan
The Oak Park Renaissance Master Plan process began with the goal
of developing viable options and implementation strategies to revitalize
the neighborhood. The boundaries of the Renaissance Area are: Broadway on
the north, Stockton Blvd. on the east, 8th Ave. on the South, and Martin
Luther King Blvd on the West. To view the entire Master Plan for the
Renaissance Area click here. Please be
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Guiding Principles
From the beginning, the guiding principle of this master planning
effort was the commitment to a thoughtfully structured community process
that would bring forward community hopes and the aspirations as an
integral part of the final plan and its implementation strategies.
Empowering the community has been and ultimately will be the key to the
transformation of this neighborhood.
Community Outreach
Since 1999, the Renaissance Work Group has been a major player in the
community outreach in the Renaissance neighborhood, and played a pivotal
role during creation of the Master Plan. The Vision and Objectives created
by the Renaissance Work Group of the area became guiding precepts for
creation of this Master Plan. Renaissance Objectives include:
- Create social and economic changes for all residents- Avoid
displacement and gentrification
- Encourage collaboration and partnership
- Engage neighborhood leadership and partners
- Promote a safe and clean neighborhood
- Create new standards for neighborhood livability
- Optimize renewal opportunities of vacant lots
- Create a village environment
- Create a distinct place of choice for owners and tenants
Strategies for Success
The ultimate success of this Mater Plan’s implementation and the
transformation of the Renaissance area lay in the empowerment of its
residents and their on-going encouragement to communicate, mobilize, and
organize. |
