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Key Issues in Historic Little Italy: Positives

Based on PAC meetings up to June 28, 2007, research and review of existing plans and studies, and the input from the stakeholders and residents at the first visioning session, key positive issues were identified as follows:

Existing anchors

	Northgate Commons medical facilities
	Sassafras Medical Building
	Saint Vincent and its expansion northward

Restaurants/Food Providers

	International Bakery
	Arnone's - both deli and restaurant
	Gelateria Barbara
	Ethnic restaurants/ foods (Hector’s, Luigi’s, Lugo’s)
	Larry’s Central Market
	Other restaurants

Families from Bosnia bought the former tavern at 16th and Cherry Streets and are converting it into a recreational and community center for families from Bosnia.

Antiques/arts emerging; shops and restaurants opening.

It is a walkable and safe neighborhood; it is not dangerous.

There is a police presence.

The removal of railroad and new streetscaping on West 19th Street show what West 18th Street could look like.

Erie Cemetery.

The presence of alleys . They were constructed for fire protection years ago, now adjacent owners are using them as their own property, in some instances.

Religious organizations

	St. Paul's Catholic Church (this is a neighborhood anchorBcapitalize on parishioners)
	St. Paul Neighborhood Free Clinic
	Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
	Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Network
	Other churches

Location - close to Downtown Erie and other neighborhoods, shopping & entertainment

	Easy access to I-90 and the Bayfront Connector.
	On EMTA bus route

The construction of new commercial buildings and homes, and the rehabilitation of older homes.

The City’s new Rental Inspection Program and the Blighted Properties Program.

Programs for kids (need more outreach to children and parents to reach more kids)

Bethesda sport court

The potential for additional parks.

Many auto-related businesses in the neighborhood—family-owned, tradition, staying.

Industries and businesses in the area provide employment opportunities.

The heritage of the neighborhood.

The overall potential of the area.

The Continental Rubber Works site (which is undergoing a Phase I Environmental Assessment) has potential as a redevelopment site.

Good people live here; homeowners are good people and care about the neighborhood.

Cathedral Prep’s proposed athletic field at Cherry and 12th Streets.

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