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CITY C)}.' PLEASANTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN S_ .4MARY (LONG TERM OBJECTIVES) FROM: TO e--1 Re?~:~b'il'i'Eation The City is committed to the revitalization of the core area. A revitalL ization [,lan has been prepared which calls for street improvements, the creation of new streets, replacement of sewer and water lines, creation of parking, urban b~autification and other activities in the core area. Provision of new and upgraded public facilities and utilities should stimulate a new development of higher density in the residential portion of the core area. This should provide additional moderately priced housing to accommodate low and moderate income households. Restoration of existing structures (both historic and otherwise) should also be stimuiated by implementation of the Revitalization Plan. Implementation of the Revitalization Plan is a major long range objective of the City. Supports Need A-1. ~p~Or~S NeedIs) NO: e--2 Completion and Implementation of the General Plan The Pleasanton General Plan proposes the phased development of the re- maining vacant and underutilized portions of the City and planning area based upon an efficient extension of City services. A major goal of the' plan is to portray a balanced community capable of sustaining most of the needs of the present and future residents of Pleasanton. Successful implementation of the plan is a major long range objective of the City. Development according to certain portions of the plan has already begun. Supports Need A-2. Supports ~ed(i) NO: ~-3 Prevention of Blight More than 80% of Pleasanton's growth has taken place since 1965. Most of this growth has been residential and the majority of new residents live in fairly large subdivisions scattered throughout the City. Be- cause of their ages, all of these dwelling units can be considered sound- housing, however, the potential for deterioration is considerable. In : fact, incipient blight is now noticeable in small portions of at least one of these recent subdivisions. Newer commercial and industrial areas are also susceptible to decay. Prevention of urban blight is a major long term objective of Pleasanton and this goal will be pursued through ! Code enforcement. Supports Need A-3.