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DRAFT-NOT APPROVED YET <br />• Public & neighborhood investment in landscaping at key intersections and along the corridor <br />o Initiate Neighborhood watch <br />Economic Development Tools <br />• Consider 4-point approach from the Main Street Program by organizing businesses in <br />corridor <br />• Identify the economic drivers for the corridor <br />• Community Development Corporation <br />• Financial assistance <br />Recommendations - Econ Development <br />• Identify the ideal land uses <br />e Promote local businesses <br />• Business incubator space <br />® Capture relocating Daniel Boone businesses <br />• Establish a CDC with a for profit development arm <br />Ring Analysis - 2000 Census figures <br />Within 2 miles of 70/86 <br />• 6,402 residents <br />68% over 25 <br />. 63.5% of dwellings owner occupied <br />• Average Household income $55,785 <br />. 1.7 vehicles per household <br />0 43.2% blue collar; 56.7% white collar <br />Within 10 miles of 70/86 <br />0 76,159 residents <br />• 68% over 25 <br />. 68.6 % of dwelling owner occupied <br />o Average Household income $66,523 <br />. 1.8 vehicles per household <br />e 30.5% blue collar; 69.5% white collar <br />Preferred Business Types <br />From existing residents <br />• Restaurant (family style/breakfast) <br />. Grocery Store <br />Retail destinations <br />Barber/Beauty & supply <br />. Small Business Incubator <br />Doctor/Urgent Care <br />Public offices <br />From existing businesses <br />Restaurant (family style/breakfast <br />. Bank <br />Grocery Store <br />• Administrative offices <br />6 <br />