2017.06.06 WS Agenda C - Laserfiche WebLink

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inside seating, and attractive benches and street furnishings make the sidewalk a friendlier, more social place. The city’s retail areas have become gathering nodes for the community. New Brighton’s parks have been transformed. While they still provide active and passive recreation opportunities, several parks have become much more than places to play. They have become places for gathering and neighborhood interaction, places where people of all social and economic status can find activities which improve their mental, social and physical well being. The park shelters are neighborhood activity centers that expand the typical role of a park system. The centers provide meeting and storage space for a wide array of groups and individuals of all ages. Participation in neighborhood and community events is up, thanks to the programs and facilities provided by neighborhood activity centers. Quality housing is still a strong component of the city. Concerned homeowners and housing rehabilitation programs have ensured that older homes have been well maintained. New housing of various types and densities has been constructed throughout the city, increasing the range of life-cycle housing options. New Brighton’s apartments, townhouses and single-family homes offer housing choices for residents of all ages and income levels. In the past years, New Brighton has enhanced its image as an excellent place to live, work and play. All age groups feel safe and welcome here, and with its wide variety of activities, services, and facilities, the city has something for everyone. Residents enjoy the choices in housing and transportation, the community gathering nodes and the expanded City Center, as well as excellent parks and schools. New Brighton’s commitment to a vision has made it possible to become the unique, desirable place it is today.