The development of a physical plan (as defined below) for the Center City Neighborhood was heavily based on the Neighborhood Development Direction map. A recommended long-term general land use plan for the neighborhood is shown on page 36 and identifies six types of uses. This land use diagram recommends predominant land uses for each block; however, the idea of a compact mix of uses is not intended to be inconsistent with the recommended land uses.

More site-specific design alternatives for the larger of the two areas defined as opportunities for major change and redefinition were developed. Review and discussion of these options was the primary concern of the C.O.R.E. steering committee. A description of three design options is included in this chapter. Chapter Eight, Implementation, includes an outline of next steps regarding the recommended design option, phasing, and financing; however, the recommended Center City Land Use Plan is illustrated in this chapter.

The three main components of the physical neighborhood plan are: New Development, Infill and Existing Housing Rehab/Renovation, Improved Neighborhood Corridors.

New Development
There are seven types of uses in each of the options for new development: single family homes, apartments, senior housing, commercial services, hospital campus, parking, and open space. New single family homes would be concentrated in the area between Topeka and Santa Fe, Murdock and Elm and could take on a variety of forms and densities as outlined below. New commercial uses, including medical and hospital-related uses, would be introduced along Murdock. The recommended future land use plan is shown on page 36.

Three additional options for flexible new development within the area bordering the medical center south of Murdock are shown on pages 37-40. These options each propose different densities and arrangements. The potential exists for up to 350 new residential units, 150,000 square feet of senior housing, 45,000 square feet of commercial space, and 1300 new parking places. Each of these options assumes that there will be commercial uses along Murdock and replaces the majority of the existing surface parking lots with more efficient structured parking facilities. The school remains at Pine and Emporia in these plans.