Draft Vision Statement 

The East End is a cultural hub focused on the Eden Center. Transportation investments put people first by prioritizing connectivity and accessibility. Green spaces provide opportunities for community members to gather, recreate, or relax. Nearby housing affordability is preserved while new commercial and residential development occurs within the Planning Opportunity Area. A green approach to infrastructure, building, and site design support the environmental sustainability of the area for future generations.

Draft Goals

1. Preserve the Eden Center and its cultural identity. Celebrate Vietnamese-American culture through programming and public art investments in Eden Center.
2. Enhance multi-modal mobility and accessibility throughout the East End.
3. Activate public spaces to create community connections. Strengthen the sense of community on the East End by providing spaces for the public to enjoy and gather. Incorporate green space for connection to nature.
4. Preserve and provide housing opportunities in and around the East End. As the Planning Opportunity Area develops, preserve the quality and affordability of existing nearby housing. Provide design transitions between existing housing and new development. Create housing that is affordable to a variety of household sizes and a range of incomes.
5. Support economic revitalization throughout the East End. Invest in the East End to create and maintain consistent economic activity and return the area to regional prominence.
6. Develop the area in an environmentally sustainable  way consistent with the principles of stewarding the area for the benefit of future generations.

Draft Chapters 

• Introduction & Background 
• Concepts
• Land Use & Zoning
• Economic Development
• Character & Urban Design 
• Multimodal Connectivity & Accessibility
• Environment & Utilities