Executive Summary
Following is an executive summary of the document titled Blissfield Commercial Area Economic Enhancement
Strategy 2002, prepared by HyettPalma, Inc.
Market Opportunities
Blissfield has a significant opportunity to enhance its commercial area to better serve those in the marketplace.
Vision 2007
A series of meetings were held to engage the community in defining their shared, preferred vision of what Blissfield's commercial area
should be like in the year 2007. In summary, session participants said that, by the year 2007, Blissfield's commercial area would have
"lots to attract residents as well as tourists." There would be no empty storefronts, a greater variety of businesses, and Downtown would
have an entertainment anchor that would be used by locals and attract visitors.
Districts
The project area should be further enhanced to create and reinforce the three districts discussed below and shown on the next page.
Downtown Actions
The following actions should be taken to further enhance Downtown Blissfield.
Public Improvements
The following public improvements should be undertaken in Downtown.
East Village and West Village Actions
The following actions should be taken to strengthen the East Village and West Village Districts.
Project Area-wide Actions
The following actions should be implemented in and for the entire project area.
Management
The following management actions should be taken to ensure that the enhancement strategy is implemented in a timely and quality manner.
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