West 30s Neighborhood Strategic Revitalization Plan

Covington, LA

Mr. Gross worked as part of a planning team led by the Walker Collaborative on a Strategic Plan for revitalization of the West 30’s neighborhood of Covington, Louisiana. This community has a concentration of poverty, entrenched economic stagnation, and poor housing conditions; but it also offers an attractive, historic setting and residents willing to make a change. Mr. Gross provided market analysis and strategic economic development planning as part of the master planning team. He designed a resident survey and trained local community stakeholders to conduct the survey. He integrated the results into his analyses to help define key strategies for development and empowerment. His strategic plan included recommendations for creation of an artisan industrial district where there are currently older industrial buildings and warehouses in the middle of the residential community. He also focused on strategies for maintaining, improving and protecting affordable housing conditions while also diversifying the housing mix, to encourage more diversity and support economic activities within the community.

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