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Neighborhood Commercial Development

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Goal

Trenton will have vibrant neighborhood business districts

Background

A third major facet of Trenton’s economy is the neighborhood-level service economy that meets the needs of residents near their homes. It is in these locations that entrepreneurs and ethnic small businesses have an opportunity to flourish with the right assistance. However, Trenton's neighborhoods experience a variety of challenges impacting economic development. The Housing Report addresses the numerous housing impediments facing many of Trenton's neighborhoods; however, there are obstacles to the commercial realm that impact the neighborhoods as well. Specifically, there are a lack of resources and support to encourage the growth of retail and service amenities in neighborhoods. As a result, shortages in retail options exist in many categories throughout the city's neighborhoods, particularly in the West Ward. There, a significant lack of retail exists in almost every major category, including general merchandise, food service, clothing and accessories, and health and personal care. This area is also located farthest from shopping options outside the city and therefore should experience the least competition. The North and East Wards are also underserved but to a lesser degree than the West Ward, and have several similar opportunities for additional retail stores.

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Focus Area Plans

The Master Plan has identified a number of area or topic specific plans that must be completed.

The Master Plan has identified a number of area or topic specific plans that must be completed.

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Implement Complete Streets Policy Initiative

Trenton should embrace and celebrate its walkable network, and work to design and implement complete streets throughout the City.

Trenton should embrace and celebrate its walkable network, and work to design and implement complete streets throughout the City.

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Land Use Regulation Initiatives

The City will need to update its zoning code so that it is reflective of the vision, goals, and recommendations identified in the Trenton250 Master Plan.

The City will need to update its zoning code so that it is reflective of the vision, goals, and recommendations identified in the Trenton250 Master Plan.

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Make Trenton Roads Safer for All Initiative

Trenton’s roadways represent its largest investment in the public realm, and yet too often these roadways are foreboding. Trenton should strive to make all of its roads both safer, and more attractive for all road users.

Trenton’s roadways represent its largest investment in the public realm, and yet too often these roadways are foreboding. Trenton should strive to make all of its roads both safer, and more attractive for all road users.

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Manage the Safe Movement of Freight and Goods

The City of Trenton should attempt to manage truck circulation to avoid negative impacts on residential streets.

The City of Trenton should attempt to manage truck circulation to avoid negative impacts on residential streets.

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Prioritize Investment in Neighborhoods with Catalytic Potential: Chambersburg

The area offers potential to build a neighborhood that is once again a destination to safely shop, dine and live.

The area offers potential to build a neighborhood that is once again a destination to safely shop, dine and live.

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Prioritize Investment in Neighborhoods with Catalytic Potential: Creekside Housing

The construction of the Assunpink Creek Greenway and Park, the potential for Bus Rapid Transit access along Route 1, and the proposed Market Street Corridor Project have the potential to change the market conditions in this area significantly.

The construction of the Assunpink Creek Greenway and Park, the potential for Bus Rapid Transit access along Route 1, and the proposed Market Street Corridor Project have the potential to change the market conditions in this area significantly.

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Prioritize Investment in Neighborhoods with Catalytic Potential: Former Mercer Hospital Complex Area

The goal in this area is to use the redevelopment of the hospital as a catalyst for change in the larger neighborhoods surrounding the complex.

The goal in this area is to use the redevelopment of the hospital as a catalyst for change in the larger neighborhoods surrounding the complex.

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Prioritize Investment in Neighborhoods with Catalytic Potential: Lamberton North

The Lamberton Street area has the potential to become an attractive and safe residential community. If the City is successful in achieving this, the area will further reinforce all of South Trenton as a strong residential community and help bolster property values.

The Lamberton Street area has the potential to become an attractive and safe residential community. If the City is successful in achieving this, the area will further reinforce all of South Trenton as a strong residential community and help bolster property values.

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