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The community-driven vision that will guide the City through its 250th anniversary of incorporation in 2042
Ideal future conditions that describe how Trenton should be in 2042
A coordinated collection of Actions that are designed to achieve a Goal
Individual policies, projects, programs, partnerships, plans, studies, and advocacy positions
Building on strengths to create an active Downtown
Ruilding strong neighborhoods by reinforcing the area’s urban qualities
Revitalizing neighborhoods and attracting new industries
Leveraging vibrancy and cultural to rebuild strong neighborhoods
Reinforcing strong residential neighborhoods and connections to open space
A community-driven consensus vision for the City
Detailed list of all issues and opportunities identified throughout the master planning process
Multi-modal transportation network; legibility; land-use and transportation connections; and access to jobs
Downtown development; industrial development; and neighborhood commercial development
Pre-k through 12 education; workforce development; and personal enrichment
Safe environment; natural resources and open space; climate and natural hazard resiliency; and conservation and energy efficiency
Overall housing quality; vacancy and abandonment; market-rate housing; affordable housing; and historic neighborhoods
Land use; zoning; and redevelopment planning
An Action is the smallest, most concrete recommendation made in the Master Plan. An Action can be a policy, project, program, partnership, plan, study, or advocacy position. They can be City lead or sponsored by outside organizations. Actions are combined in Initiatives to achieve Goals.
Initiatives related to this Action
The City must undertake a plan to develop a comprehensive wayfinding system for the City. Of central importance to the wayfinding system is connecting people to the City’s trails and to historical and cultural attractions. Wayfinding elements must serve all users: Signage for bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists serves the important function of helping to orient people to their surroundings. Feeling oriented in a place increases comfort and satisfaction and increases frequency of use. Generally, signage should be placed regularly along designated routes and at decision points. Design should be consistent and understandable by the widest group of people possible, and messaging should be concise. Previously recommended wayfinding signage, developed for the Trenton Station Linkage Plan provides a good starting point for a city-wide signage program.
CCD's Walk!Philadelphia is a good example for pedestrian wayfinding. Both programs match styles and are complementary methods of wayfinding.
Classification:
Study
Supporting Departments:
Department Of Housing And Economic Development
Partnering Organizations:
Nj Transit
Trenton Downtown Association
Status:
Pending
Districts:
West District
South District
East District
North District
Downtown District
Topic Focused Report:
Circulation
Priority:
Medium
Read more about the community-driven vision for Trenton and find out how this was translated into actionable goals, initiatives, and actions.
http://trenton250.org/vision-guiding-principles