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Y <br />Priorities included redeveloping underutilized office buildings and shopping plazas, cultivating <br />small local businesses, and attracting corporate offices in sectors like healthcare and tech. A <br />major initiative was the creation of a mixed-use town center at the Great Northern Mall site, <br />integrating residential, retail, and recreational spaces. <br />Key actions included repurposing aging buildings, pursuing family -focused activities for mall <br />redevelopment, and promoting business expansion. Concepts for the mall redevelopment <br />emphasized reducing retail space, adding residential units, and incorporating green park areas. <br />The vision also included revitalizing older strip malls with enhanced green spaces. <br />Mental health was highlighted as an important aspect of community facilities and public safety, <br />marking a first for this community. Addressing mental health alongside physical health became a <br />key priority, with a focus on increasing mental health services and treatments, though with an <br />emphasis on facilitation rather than direct provision due to high costs. Improving recruitment and <br />training for safety forces and developing a centralized location for community resources were <br />also goals. <br />Priority actions included working with local organizations to improve access to programs and <br />services, securing funding for first responders, and creating public information kiosks in strategic <br />locations like schools, the senior center, and the city building. Enhancing the digital information <br />hub was another focus. <br />The infrastructure and utilities vision emphasized using innovative technology to upgrade <br />systems as funding allows, with a key goal of addressing stormwater management to prevent <br />flooding and protect infrastructure. <br />The top infrastructure priorities were road pavement issues, especially the repaving of Lorain <br />Road, and examining dangerous intersections for potential correction. Future utility <br />improvements were focused on addressing the highest priorities for residents and businesses. The <br />plan also explored green infrastructure and new technologies, including the use of the Internet of <br />Things for better traffic monitoring. <br />Priority actions included implementing permeable surfaces and green infrastructure for <br />stormwater management, repaving Lorain Road, improving key intersections, and requiring <br />utility lines to be buried in new construction. Other recommendations involved coordinating <br />infrastructure projects to avoid repeated disruptions and building climate -resilient infrastructure. <br />A pilot area for buried utilities and various sustainability initiatives, like electric vehicle charging <br />and solar energy, was proposed along Lorain Road. <br />The Dig 1 strategy was highlighted as an efficient way to address infrastructure needs by <br />coordinating road repairs with necessary underground work, preventing disruptions. A future <br />asset management plan for coordinating underground and above -ground projects was <br />emphasized. <br />Parks and Recreation goals focused on creating a sustainable, connected network of parks that <br />promote community engagement, personal growth, and health. Key actions included forming <br />11 <br />