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Introduction Running beside Red Slate creek from North Bellevue Street to City Hall, the Red Slate neighborhood in the city of Glenbrook is known for its historic homes, family- owned shops, and Victorian architecture. Despite these features of local character, the area suffers from disuse, with shuttered commercial buildings, aging infrastructure, and inaccessible public transportation. In the spring of 2020, the Glenbrook Planning Division began an assessment of the neighborhood as the first stage in the master planning process to renovate the area to meet the goals of residents. Community Collaboration Staff members of the Glenbrook Planning Division worked closely with local community residents to develop the neighborhood assessment. The city provided an online forum and public engagement experts to solicit suggestions and other feedback from Red Slate neighborhood residents. Areas of Study  Zoning districts o Commercial o Residential  Land use  Parks and open spaces  Public transportation  Commercial development  Absentee property owners This file created specifically for dhairya patel

Urban Village Design The Glenbrook Planning Division recommends following the urban village model as it renovates the Red Slate neighborhood. Urban villages consider the following elements in city design. Medium-Density Housing New construction should include medium-density housing, usually defined as about 30 to 40 dwellings per acre, without compromising historic, single-family homes, especially those near the central part of the neighborhood along North Bellevue Street. Mixed-Use Zoning Mixed-use development blends residential, commercial, institutional, and cultural uses within a geographical area and provides pedestrian connections to those areas. Public Transit Providing more reliable public transit reduces the reliance on privately owned vehicles, promotes walking and bicycling, and encourages independent mobility for residents of all ages. Designated Funding The Glenbrook Planning Division has received funding for the following neighborhood improvements in the next two years. Purpose 2021 2022 Street banners $16,000 $16,000 Trees $24,000 $30,000 Benches $20,000 $26,000 This file created specifically for dhairya patel Housin g Transit Zoning

Additional Funding The Glenbrook Planning Division will request additional funding to improve landscaping and green spaces. The study examined landscaping in the neighborhood. Each area was assessed as poor (no greenery), fair (insufficient or unhealthy greenery), or good (sufficient and healthy greenery). Some areas could not be assessed. The following table shows the results of the study. Area Poor Fair Good Total Public green spaces 15% 20% 65% 100% Commercial and private lots 10% 40% 45% 95% Sidewalks and streets 25% 39% 34% 98% Next Steps The Glenbrook Planning Division has formed a partnership with representatives of the Red Slate community called the Red Slate Neighborhood Development Project (RSNDP). RSNDP Members RSNDP includes the following members and their roles. Role Name City Employee Urban Design Consultant Deb Ehrlich Glenbrook Transportation Designer Joe Wu x Neighborhood Workshop Planner Neenah Shah x District 8 Representative Pedro Montoya x Business Owner Steven Clay Neighborhood Association President Jean Wendell Number of city employees: 3 Glenbrook Planning Division Staf Planning Manager Chris Canadeo Planner III Jason Donley Planner II Erin Jamar Planner I Kristin Rivera Planner I Alex Rau This file created specifically for dhairya patel

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