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The Plan
GOALS AND STRATEGIES GOAL 1 – Preserve the historic character
of Hilton Village.
The following goals and strategies associated STRATEGY 1: Develop an urban forestry
with these themes will guide the redevelopment, program to facilitate the installation of
reinvestment and revitalization of the plan area new trees in accordance with the original
over the next 20 years. village master plan.
CHARACTER PRESERVATION AND STRATEGY 2: Promote and utilize the city’s
ENHANCEMENT Façade Improvement Grant Program
The Greater Hilton plan area has been a stable to help improve and preserve the
and secure community for many years. Residents commercial properties along Warwick
have expressed a strong connection and Boulevard.
identification with the community. The Greater
Hilton Area Plan is committed to maintaining STRATEGY 3: Promote and utilize the
this unique identity for future generations. city’s Residential Rehabilitation Property
Tax Abatement Program to protect the
Land use and development decisions can historical integrity of residential structures.
have an enormous impact on the physical
environment as well as quality of life. Because STRATEGY 4: Improve the aesthetics and
the Greater Hilton plan area is predominately safety of alleyways by adding lighting, mirrors,
residential, preservation and enhancement is and dumpster screening where appropriate.
fundamental to maintaining the character of
the area. Keeping the existing housing stock in GOAL 2 – E
nhance streetscape elements
good repair is an important part of the area’s along the Warwick Boulevard
future, particularly as homes age. Also critical is corridor to unify the Greater
ensuring that any new construction of homes Hilton plan area.
or additions to existing homes is compatible S
TRATEGY 1: Install trees and landscaping,
with the area’s character. Introducing new street furniture, and pedestrian-scale lighting.
housing opportunities is something that Greater
Hilton residents would like to see materialize. STRATEGY 2: Bury existing power lines
According to the community survey, residents along the Warwick Boulevard corridor to
would like the addition of new single family make room for street trees.
homes, workforce housing, and mixed-use
developments in the area. STRATEGY 3: Utilize green infrastructure
and grey-water recycling to reduce
Substantial upkeep of and repairs to historic stormwater runoff.
homes can become a significant financial
burden. The plan supports the expansion of
STRATEGY 4: Add gateway signage to
programs such as those available through identify key entry points along the corridor.
Habitat for Humanity and other non-profits,
which may offer assistance to property owners
STRATEGY 5: Preserve a portion of the
experiencing a hardship, thus avoiding the need landscaped open space area at the
for code enforcement actions. northeast corner of Warwick Boulevard
and J. Clyde Morris Boulevard.
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