City of Wichita - Center City 01.10
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  • The declining crime rate is a strength of the area; although some participants believe that crime still poses a threat to the neighborhood.

  • Improvements to Murdock Street are seen positively.

  • The perception of poor schools in the area is a weakness; quality schools must be nearby if the neighborhood is going to attract families.

  • The system of one-way streets is a weakness because they are not resident-friendly and speed people through the neighborhood more quickly.

  • The lack of public play areas for children is a weakness.

  • More affordable homeownership opportunities need to be provided in the downtown area.

  • Code enforcement efforts need to be coupled with tools for residents who cannot afford improvements.

  • Sidewalks in the neighborhood need repair.

  • Negative perceptions of gentrification are seen as a threat; although, participants thought some gentrification could help make the area more economically diverse.

  • The number of individual land owners is seen by some as a threat.

  • The neighborhood's busy streets (Murdock, Central, Broadway, etc.) are seen as opportunities.

  • The close proximity to the Midtown Community Resource Center is a strength.

  • A downtown 'destination point' for the Hispanic community (services, restaurants, events could be established) is seen as an opportunity; particularly as a result of the activity at the Cathedral.

  • Community policing, historic architecture in the neighborhood, and the close proximity to St. Francis Hospital and medical services are strengths.

Planning - Advanced Plans

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Wichita, Kansas 67202-1688

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Dave Barber
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