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Greensburg - American Planning Association

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THE Plan<br />

downtown<br />

layout<br />

material and design<br />

architectural character<br />

massing<br />

creating energy and activity<br />

businesses in downtown<br />

streetscape<br />

signage<br />

parking<br />

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Economic Development<br />

the business survey<br />

appropriate industries<br />

Stimulate greensburg’s tourism industry<br />

Creating a tourism plan<br />

defining the components of the tourism system<br />

Creating Partnerships<br />

reestablishing local business and promoting new<br />

grant and loan opportunities<br />

roles in economic development<br />

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walkability<br />

placement of amenities and public buildings<br />

residential density<br />

trail networks and streetscape amenities<br />

Built ENvironment<br />

Green Building and Economic Development<br />

public projects lead the way<br />

City Projects Underway<br />

current pace of rebuilding<br />

Challenges to reaching sustainability goals<br />

Education<br />

Detailed site inventory + Analysis<br />

sustainable design and construction<br />

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Energy<br />

energy efficiency<br />

feasibility of small scale renewables<br />

city wide energy generation<br />

capitalizing on Energy Goals<br />

transportation<br />

Minimizing use and providing alternatives<br />

carbon<br />

<strong>Greensburg</strong>’s Carbon Footprint<br />

DEVELOPING A BASELINE<br />

Reducing <strong>Greensburg</strong>’s Carbon Footprint<br />

future strategies<br />

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Hazard mitigation<br />

kANSAS WEATHER<br />

Regional Storms<br />

Impacts of High Winds + tornadoes<br />

preparedness<br />

Storm Ready<br />

education and Training<br />

Building Practices<br />

Storm shelters<br />

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Housing<br />

Existing Housing Conditions<br />

Housing Goals<br />

Creating Partnerships<br />

Housing Design<br />

Neighborhoods: Layout and Functionality<br />

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