RESEARCH

Land Planning Group can prepare a Finding of Necessity that would include the identification of areas that would be deemed as slum or blighted by the State.  These issues can include roads with inadequate right-of-way, areas of the community with inadequate or deteriorated sidewalks, inadequate pedestrian ways, underutilized community properties, areas in need of bike paths. Inadequate or excessive streetlights, transportation needs, stormwater improvements, areas in need of historical preservation, under represented zoning and land use categories, areas in need of central water and sewer systems, areas lacking adequate fire hydrants, and areas in need of architectural design standards can be identified.  The Finding of Necessity can also include the identification of areas in need of appropriate housing that would be used by residents of low or moderate income.  To aid in this analysis, LPGURP can prepare reports pertaining to the taxable value of land within the community as well as preparing a vacant lands analysis.  All analysis can be illustrated on a map by use of Geographic Information Systems.