Ongoing – West Side Choice Neighborhood Transformation Plan

Encourage planting of native plant species in vegetated areas

K-12 school partnerships

Convert vacant lots into spaces of productive activity

Encourage consistent maintenance of streetscapes

Encourage enhanced stormwater systems

Encourage continued enhanced property and zoning code enforcement

Ensure that pedestrian safety amenities are adequate and maintained

Community Supported Placemaking

Infuse the Springwood Ave corridor with public art

Utilize existing incentives

Prioritize commercial activity in the West Side

Encourage residents to open businesses

Identify and engage a team of stakeholders

Create an environment of coordination and collaboration

Encourage commercial development along Springwood Ave

Enable workers to find meaningful jobs

Improve school-wide communications

Enhance partnerships between APSD and the City of Asbury Park

Educate the community about asthma

Assist immigrants and non-citizens

Educate the community about the Narcan program

Spread health information through the Mayor’s Wellness Committee

Expand code enforcement

Market affordable properties to West Side residents

Manage and rehabilitate vacant and abandoned properties