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Sheridan Boulevard Strategic Plan

The Sheridan Boulevard Strategic Plan, adopted August 2000, was developed through the cooperative efforts of business owners, commercial Property owners, residents and the City of Lakewood. Using a citizen-based planning process, participants and the technical review committee identified issues, a vision statement and action steps to beautify and enhance the economic vitality of Sheridan Boulevard between West 17th Avenue and West Florida Avenue.

Plan Summary

Key Issues

	The need to stop the deterioration of Sheridan Boulevard including deterioration of the roadway, sidewalks, and buildings.
	Beautify the area.
	Identify a cohesive and desirable mix of land uses.
	Address safety concerns with traffic operations.
	Install sidewalks and landscaping.

The vision statement for Sheridan Boulevard sets the direction for the future development and redevelopment of the area.

	Develop an overlay zone of preferred land uses.
	Landscaping and signage requirements .
	Enhance property maintenance.
	Install sidewalks and landscaping .
	Clean up garbage and debris.
	Implement grant programs to improve facades, building exteriors, signs, landscaping and parking lots.
	Encourage membership in adjacent merchants association e.g., Alameda Gateway Community Association and the Jewell/Wadsworth Area Business Association.

By implementing a range of action steps, it is anticipated that the vision for Sheridan Boulevard can be achieved in a timely and efficient manner.