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Violence Impact Project Coalition VISION: An Active, safe and welcoming community with vibrant retail and sustainable housing. The Coalition will focus on education, partnerships, outreach and strategic planning within the VIP boundaries of Dunlap to Indian School and 19th Avenue to 35th Avenue. April 5, 2024 NORTH MOUNTAIN VILLAGE PLANNING COMMITTEE ATTN: CHASE HALES REF: Z-113-23 The Violence Impact Project Coalition submits this letter of support for the proposed Walkable Urban Code for the multi-family development adjacent to light rail. We believe that thoughtful development, including high density housing, is needed to take advantage of high capacity transit. 27th Avenue “To Do List” The “To Do List” was developed by the community with assistance by the Planning and Development Department. The guide applies to the area from 23rd Avenue to 29th Avenue and from Indian School Road to Dunlap Avenue. The neighborhood-led effort focuses on achieving “an active, safe, and welcoming community with vibrant retail and sustainable housing.” The guide articulates goals and strategies focused on pedestrian-friendly design and connectivity, pedestrian safety on roadways, branding, advocacy, and placemaking initiatives. To promote Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principals to enhance neighborhood safety, a security guidelines section has been provided within the PUD narrative that includes standards for natural surveillance, secured access, lighting, landscaping, and activation of space. The VIP Coalition supports this project as it is consistent with our goals and vision for An active, safe, and welcoming community with vibrant retail and sustainable housing. This project, proposed as market rate housing, will also help to encourage further redevelopment of the area as residents will have disposable income to spend on eating out and shopping which is desperately needed in the area. Sincerely, Jeff Spellman VIP Coalition Leadership Team phoenixvipcoalition@gmail.com 602-499-2038 ATTACHMENT E