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Strategic Neighborhood Transformation

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Rather than attempting to address every neighborhood at once, we believe targeting a smaller number of neighborhoods is the best approach.  By concentrating our planning and financial capacity, we will catalyze transformational change that we can model in other areas of the city.  However, we will remain nimble, and understand the need to find creative ways to deploy resources for other high impact strategies in other neighborhoods.

After strategically measuring the condition of all Youngstown neighborhoods, the YNDC initially selected Idora, Crandall Park North and Lincoln Park to begin successful neighborhood intervention projects.

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Neighborhood Typology

The main purpose in developing a market oriented neighborhood typology analysis is to characterize the market dynamics of each neighborhood for the purposes of adopting effective market appropriate revitalization strategies.

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Idora

Idora – one of Youngstown’s most unique, beautiful and historic neighborhoods – is a private gem tucked into the eastern side of Mill Creek Park. This quiet retreat is where influential area families built their mansions years ago

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Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Located on Youngstown’s east side, Lincoln Park is a small neighborhood adjacent to the 200 acre plus Lincoln Park. The neighborhood is characterized by modest housing stock and great location proximate to Lincoln Park and Jackson School.

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Crandall Park North

Crandall Park North

Located on Youngstown’s north side, Crandall Park North is one of the city’s finest neighborhoods, offering well-maintained and landscaped homes, tree-lined streets and shopping and recreation within walking distance.

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