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Greater Hilton Area Plan — adopted December 10, 2024

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Appendix 2 Four themes emerged from the PARK Character Preservation and Analysis: Enhancement Safeguard and amplify the unique charm and 1. Community Connections small-town feel that radiates from Hilton Village to nearby neighborhoods. Promote and enhance 2. C  haracter Preservation and the arts, cultural, recreational, and entertainment Enhancement amenities that improve the quality of life for residents and attract more patrons to the area. 3. Economic Empowerment Beautify the community with native trees and plantings, public art, better lighting, outdoor 4. Safe Environment and Accessibility seating, cohesive branding, and expansive areas of parks and open space. These themes represent the pulse of the community. The conceptual aspects of the four Economic Empowerment themes are as follows: Expand support for small and local businesses. Connect residents to workforce development Community Connections opportunities and good quality jobs so current Improve access to resources and amenities, residents and businesses can be a part of Greater increase interaction with neighbors and create Hilton’s economic renaissance, not marginalized. a welcoming gateway to enhance community identity and pride. Safe Environment and Accessibility Increase safety, connectivity and walkability throughout the plan area to address physical and psychological barriers that have tended to separate and isolated some neighborhoods. 70 Greater Hilton Area Plan
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