Positive |
Negative |
| 1. Land Use |
| a. The mix / diversity of land
uses. b. The mix of zoning. |
a. Area lacks a retail
(mercantile) component. |
| 2. Culture / Historic Significance |
| a. The area is historically
significant (the Mustill Store, Cascade Locks, the Schumacher Mill, history of commercial
properties, Howard Street jazz age, etc.). b. Diversity of population.
c. Some residents recall many interesting details about growing up in the Hickory
Street area in the early 20th century, including recollections about a
suspended footbridge over the river, corner stores, the training of the cavalry and polo
being played past Howard Court, the existence of an old ballfield south of Hubbard Street,
gangster stories, etc.
d. Traces of traditional uses still remain and should be preserved (example: there are
two traditional farm structures remaining).
e. Past commercial and retail influence (Aetna Street corner store / Mustill Store). |
No specific comments |
| 3. Housing |
| No specific comments |
a. Lack of home ownership
in some areas results in a lack of maintenance of housing units. b. Some properties lack
upkeep and no grants have been awarded to help offset the cost of necessary maintenance.
c. Health and housing codes need to be more strictly enforced.
d. Lack of new housing.
e. Lack of grants for housing rehabilitation. |
| 4. Infrastructure |
| No specific comments |
a. Poor drainage on the north end
of Hickory Street causes flooding of the street and icy buildup. b. Hickory Street is
too narrow.
c. Road surface is deteriorating.
d. The Innerbelt is handicapped by the lack of a Route 8 connector. |
| 5. Environment / Living Conditions |
| a. Close proximity to Downtown. b.
Peace and quiet.
c. Space (the presence of old vacant home lots creates space between houses).
d. Abundance of wildlife.
e. Minimal vehicular traffic.
f. Interesting architectural variety and details (sandstone walls, historic remnants,
etc.). |
a. Billboards on North Street. b.
Combined sewers / odor and appearance of Canal and Little Cuyahoga River.
c. Illegal dumping, especially along the northernmost railroad crossing.
d. Junk sales on Howard Street.
e. Area schools are in need of maintenance and are overcrowded.
f. Excessive truck traffic (especially in the north end heading to the asphalt
company).
g. The Beech Street Power Plant and Ace Rubber are eyesores (note: the City has
received a grant to remove the Power Plant).
h. Junk cars.
i. Excessive vehicular traffic on North Howard Street, North Street and Cuyahoga
Street. |
| 6. Open Space / Recreation |
| a. Wooded areas, parkland,
greenspace, river, etc. b. Towpath Trail and the Cuyahoga Valley Line Railroad.
c. Trees (specifically would like to reintroduce hickory trees that were used in
smokehouses).
d. The proximity to the Ohio and Erie Canal Scenic Byway (rails, trails, crossroads
location). |
a. The existing brick sub-station
located directly in front of the Mustill Store detracts from the appearance of the entire
area. |
| 7. Public Safety |
| No specific comments |
a. Safety is a concern for
vehicular traffic at the intersection of Memorial Parkway and Hickory Street. |
| 8. Other attributes |
| No specific comments |
a. Lack of a long range plan
(both for the Hickory Street area and City-wide). b. The City Master plan is outdated. |
