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CENTRAL COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT STRENGTHS and WEAKNESSES COMMUNITY SURVEY Early in 2009, Central leaders contracted with Steve Vassallo to conduct an economic development assessment and begin formulation of an economic development strategy for the city. The report is very optimistic: “Central’s economic future is extremely “Bright’ primarily for the multiple reasons of attracting growth from a number of different industrial sectors including residential construction; retail; healthcare; light industrial; and retirees. A compelling case can be made for all of these components; however the greatest amount of growth may come from younger adults desiring their children to be educated in the Central School District.” The following are some selected highlights from the report that were used to help guide the master plan development. Weaknesses Lack of Storm-water Drainage Capacity Lack of Moderately-Priced Housing Lack of Town Center Lack of Restaurant Options Lack of Good Signage and Gateways Lack of Medical Facilities Traffi c Congestion Aged Appearance of Schools Lack of Polished Marketing Approach Sales Tax Leakage Strengths Perceived Safety/Security Proximity to Baton Rouge Public School Performance Population Growth Growing Sales Tax Revenues Citizen Participation in Community Activities TND Development Vibrant Construction Activity City Leadership in Planning Availability of Land What is Centrals’ greatest appeal to prospective businesses? Fast Growing Area Ground Floor Opportunity For Development Great Schools Very Friendly People (country atmosphere) Which should be Central’s highest Economic Development priority? 50 % Retail Recruitment 19% Industrial Recruitment 15 % Service Sector Recruitment 16% High Tech How would you describe Central to someone who has never been here? Small town country feel Friendly, caring growing area with great schools If you could change only one thing about Central, what would it be? Infrastructure (primarily roads) Traffi c School Facilities Is there a “business void” that you would like to see filled in Central? Restaurants Variety of retail options What do you like most about living in Central? Friendly atmosphere (the people) Country rural environment Low crime (safe area) Great schools How would you rate “economic opportunity” in Central today? 30% Outstanding 47% Above Average 11% Average 4% Poor CITY OF Central a community that cares
Below are some random quotes by community members made during economic development workshops. COMMUNITY QUOTES “Central has a unique opportunity to shape its own destiny.” “Last year, Central High School recorded the highest test scores in the state for the mandated testing required.” “The land use planning in Central has been a positive step forward for economic development.” “ My business has prospered by getting involved in the community.” TOP 20 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS In order of urgency as agreed by the community participants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Recruit Retail Establishments Expand Medical Facilities Aesthetic Improvements to Public Schools Consolidate Zip Codes Actively Pursue All Grant Opportunities Establish a Town Center Extend Hooper Road Upgrade Chamber of Commerce web site Improve Signage/Gateways Recruit Louisiana Businesses Create Economic Development Foundation Recruit Community College Basic Economic Development Training Recruit White Collar Employers Use Creative Marketing Promote Business/Technology Parks Sponsor Annual Event for Realtors Promote Women Owned Business Form Sister City Alliance Recruit Corporate Headquarters CITY OF Central a community that cares
Page 1 and 2: CITY OF Central 2010 land use plan
Page 3 and 4: INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF THE PLAN In
Page 5 and 6: COMMUNITY HISTORY CITY OF Central a
Page 7 and 8: COMMUNITY INVENTORY & ANALYSIS CITY
Page 9 and 10: REGIONAL GENERATORS The Regional Ge
Page 11 and 12: Natural Resources - WATERSHEDS Natu
Page 13 and 14: Human Resources - DEMOGRAPHICS Popu
Page 15 and 16: Economic Resources - EXISTING PARKS
Page 17 and 18: Economic Resources - HORIZON PLAN L
Page 19 and 20: GOALS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Three key
Page 21: MARKET FEASIBILITY STUDY DEMOGRAPHI
Page 25 and 26: COMMUNITY PLANNING EDUCATION GOAL O
Page 27 and 28: INFRASTRUCTURE GOAL OBJECTIVES THE
Page 29 and 30: CENTRAL GOALS COMMUNITY EVALUATION
Page 31 and 32: CENTRAL GOALS COMMUNITY SUMMARY ASS
Page 33 and 34: LOUISIANA SPEAKS REGIONAL PLAN CRIT
Page 35 and 36: SUITABILITY MAPPING CITY OF Central
Page 37 and 38: GIS SUITABILITY CRITERIA AND SCORIN
Page 39 and 40: Existing Parks Existing Schools Exi
Page 41 and 42: DEVELOPMENT SUITABILITY OPEN SPACE
Page 43 and 44: SECTOR PLAN The Sector Plan represe
Page 45 and 46: SYNTHESIS LAND USE The process for
Page 47 and 48: EXISTING LAND USE properties occupi
Page 49 and 50: DENSITY ZONES The next issue to be
Page 51 and 52: MODERATE ZONE LAND USE Land uses in
Page 53 and 54: PROPOSED LAND USE The Proposed Land
Page 55 and 56: PROPOSED RETAIL NODES PROPOSED ORD
Page 57 and 58: IMPLICATIONS CITY OF Central a comm
Page 59 and 60: EXISTING ROADWAY NETWORK roadways t
Page 61 and 62: ROADWAY DESIGN STANDARDS The Land U
Page 63 and 64: ROADWAY DESIGN STANDARDS COLLECTORS
Page 65 and 66: SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM CAPACITY to f
Page 67 and 68: CITY CENTER CITY CENTER There is so
Page 69 and 70: CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS Adopting

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