Scorecard
3. Community Amenities
Imagine Baytown Community Scorecard
1. Community Reputation & Image
2. Infrastructure & Mobility
3. Community Amenities
4. Neighborhood Quality
5. Operational Excellence
Initiatives
Objectives
Accomplishments
Continue to implement the development plan of the Downtown Arts District. (YR 1)
Identify and pursue opportunities to bring new amenities.
Create amenities that keep citizens here and draw visitors. (YR 2)
Implement strategies that further the revitalization of the Downtown Arts District. (YR 3)
Develop and implement a plan to market and encourage business development/redevelopment in the Market Street area as well as along Bayway and Alexander.
Enhance and continue the development of park space and amenities. (YR 2)
Continue to increase the amount and variety of community events in Baytown. (YR 3)
Create Market Street Plan. (YR 1)
Continue to pursue redevelopment in targeted areas throughout the community. (YR 3)
Encourage public enjoyment of waterfront properties/areas.
Enhance the use and enjoyment of City parks. (YR4)
Elevate park safety and deter vandalism. (YR 4)
Continue investment in development of the Downtown arts District. (YR 4)
Measures
Measures
Outcome Measure Dashboard
Citizen satisfaction with special events sponsored by the city
Number of festivals and cultural events hosted or co-sponsored by the City
Attendance at Pirates Bay Water Park
Private investment in the revitalization incentive zone
Hotel occupancy rate
New dining, retail & entertainment establishments
Strategies
Initiatives
Execute a plan to bring Brunson and Citizens Bank buildings to resolution.
Revisit and implement policies and practices associated with facilitating investment in the Downtown Arts District (YR 1).
Design and implement the next phase of infrastructural improvements to the Downtown Arts District (YR 1).
Define Market Street District.
Begin implementing strategies from the Market Street District Plan specific to promoting development on Goose Creek waterfront.
Create an implementable plan to bring a refined, attractive, and distinct appearance to the Market Street district (YR 1).
Conduct roundtable discussions with Downtown Arts District building owners to encourage investment and new business growth.
Recruit and promote development and redevelopment on Market Street, Bayway, and Alexander during economic development conferences.
Revisit and develop recommendations associated with possible zoning modifications along Bayway.
Develop a long range plan to build a community recreation center.
Specifically probe small grocery interests on Market and Bayway.
Continue the redevelopment of the Downtown Arts District east of Town Square.
Probe and possibly act upon continued political and citizen interest in the development of a municipal golf course.
Pursue master plan of Bayland Island build-out.
Prioritize recruitment of businesses that cater to youth.
Continue development of hotel/conference center project.
Assess the feasibility of relocating the train to the Downtown Arts District.
Continue to work with developers to bring a multi-activity amenity to the Mall redevelopment area.
Develop concepts and plans associated with the long-term planning of waterfront properties at Evergreen Bluff, Decker, and Market.
Cooperate with Chambers County and TxDOT to begin the development of Victoria Walker Park (SH 146 and Cedar Bayou).
Plan for and begin the assemblage of property along Market and Decker (YR 1).
Assess the feasibility of locating the restaurant incubator in the Downtown Arts District.
Test the fiscal and physical feasibility of dredging Bayland Island and Evergreen Bluff.
Start the process to rehabilitate the stage and create more healthy outdoor activities at Bicentennial Park.
Identify potential code amendments that would facilitate redevelopment of buildings in the Downtown Arts District.
Implement additional lighting at Hutto Parkway and Jenkins Dog Park.
Conduct discussions with the Baytown Historical Museum Board regarding the creation of a Baytown Sports Hall of Fame.
Begin the implementation of the Russell Park Master Plan.
Provide more movie nights at Town Square.
Enhance park safety.
Facilitate a change of policies around alcohol sales/consumption to allow for more unique events to come to Baytown.
Proactively seek out existing events in the area and encourage them to come to Baytown.
Continue implementing strategies from the Market Street District plan.
Test the feasibility of dredging Goose Creek and/or Goose Lake.
Continue to pursue retail and restaurant options for placement on N. Alexander.
Continue to recruit businesses to fill vacant/abandoned buildings.
Evaluate the presence and adequacy of shade structures in City Parks. Add new shade structures.
Plan for and/or initiate upgrades and expansions at Britton and Newcastle Parks, as well as plan for improvements at Calypso Cove.
Investigate and as feasible install park components for seniors.
Continue dialogue with County specific to participation in the development of Russell Park.
Begin reserving funds for the future acquisition of park space, i.e. – adjacent to Roseland Park, Bicentennial Park, and other opportunities.
Introduce Library story time program in select City parks.
Begin development of equestrian element at Russell Park.
Pilot a program of volunteer hosts at larger parks.
Pilot surveillance technology and other tools to enhance safety and security of parks.
Increase police presence on trails and in parks.
Finish development of the Citizens Bank building.
Begin development of the 100 block with emphasis on Phase I.
Execute storm mitigation projects in the Downtown Arts District.
Enhance the use and enjoyment of City parks. (YR4)
3. Community Amenities
Owner
Analysis
Sept-20
Recommendations
Sept-20
Measures
Strategies
Evaluate the presence and adequacy of shade structures in City Parks. Add new shade structures.
3. Community Amenities
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10/1/20 - 9/30/21
Plan for and/or initiate upgrades and expansions at Britton and Newcastle Parks, as well as plan for improvements at Calypso Cove.
3. Community Amenities
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10/1/20 - 9/30/21
Investigate and as feasible install park components for seniors.
3. Community Amenities
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10/1/20 - 9/30/21
Continue dialogue with County specific to participation in the development of Russell Park.
3. Community Amenities
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10/1/20 - 9/30/21
Begin reserving funds for the future acquisition of park space, i.e. – adjacent to Roseland Park, Bicentennial Park, and other opportunities.
3. Community Amenities
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10/1/20 - 9/30/21
Introduce Library story time program in select City parks.
3. Community Amenities
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10/1/20 - 9/30/21