History of the Strategic Regional Policy Plan

History of the Strategic Regional Policy Plan      
Overview of the Orientation Series        
 Neighborhood Scale        
Neighborhood Center and Edge        
Streets, Blocks, and Alleys: Achieving a Network of Walkable Streets        
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Residents enjoy many intangible benefits living in this neighborhood. Defined neighborhood boundaries engender feelings of ownership in both homeowners and renters. Feelings of ownership automatically give way to spontaneous policing. The five-minute walking radius is the perfect size for neighborhood organizations. It is easier to manage a compact neighborhood, and it makes it easier to have a more unified political voice. When the neighborhood association raises funds, the physical improvements made with these funds are more noticeable since the funds are spread over a small geographical area. Finally, the diversity and character of these neighborhoods create uniqueness and give these neighborhoods a lasting sense of identity.