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OLIVETTE/UNIVERSITY CITY I-170/OLIVE BOULEVARD JOINT REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE communities are unknown at this time, but will require authorization by the respective governing bodies. The Task Forcehas been meeting on a monthly basis since November 2009 to discuss land use regulations and comprehensive planning efforts, establish redevelopment principles and a list of preferred uses, and receive expert opinion on redevelopment potential. FINDINGS At the initial Task Force meeting on October 29, 2009, the first item for discussion, following introductions, was whether coordinated redevelopment is a viable option. A general consensus amongst Task Force members was that coordinated redevelopment is a viable option if coordinated redevelopment: buildson the strengths of established businesses already along thecorridor; acknowledgesand reinforcesthe existing cultural identity of the corridor and the ethnic diversity; establishesa unique identity for the area other than looking like every other interchange along I-170; hasa consistent architectural style connecting the quadrant; creates anarea that is walkable, even with the highway and interchange obstacles; encourages higher-density living and businesses that are not necessarily retail only; has strong anchors suchas corporate offices, corporate headquarters, or high- density housing development. Similarities and Differences. During the first series of meetings in 2009, the Task Force reviewed, and discussed the various planning documents and regulations that had been implemented by both communities. The list of documents included: 1.University City Comprehensive Plan Update of 2005 2.University City Development Subsidy Policy 3.University City Olive Boulevard Implementation Plan 4.University City document named Olive Boulevard Design Guidelines 5.Olivette Economic Development Tools Evaluation Checklist 6.Olivette Eminent Domain Task Force Final Report 7.Olivette Redevelopment Project Management Process 8.Olivette Strategic Plan-Part 2 Defining Sense of Place 9.Olivette Strategic Plan-Part 3 Launch the Vision It was the Task Force finding that the overall goals and objectives for redevelopment along the Olive Boulevard corridor as described in the documents of each community were not that different. Both encouraged good planning principles for redevelopment, site design, and architecture. Both communities outlined similar financial development tools, and both communities noted potential use of eminent domain under certain conditions. I-170/Olive Joint Redevelopment Task Force Final ReportPage 8of 17