Key Initiatives

Promote infill, redevelopment, and repurposing of vacant and underutilized commercial and industrial sites throughout the City.

Support the creation of a vibrant, mixed use district along the west side of Interstate 65, between SR 39 and Hall Baker Road, which includes an extension of Enterprise Boulevard.

Enhance gateway corridors through public investment within the right-of-way and private investment on adjacent properties.

Protect the floodway and floodplain to mitigate property damage and enhance these natural corridors.

Continue to assess and advocate for improved access into and around the City, including redesigned and new interchanges.

Continue to improve and expand utility capacity to targeted development areas.

Assist with the creation of neighborhood groups, and support residential infill, rehabilitation, and beautification efforts to enhance all of Lebanon’s neighborhoods.

Continue to promote an active, walkable downtown full of diverse uses through infill and redevelopment of key sites.

Improve connections to and from downtown with enhanced streetscapes, gateways, and a trail to Abner Longley Park.

Create a city-wide public art program to facilitate public art installations and programming.

Support the creation of an innovation center and business incubator to better develop entrepreneurial talent and offer flexible office space options to help grow successful businesses.

Work with property owners to develop marketing materials for potential development sites and advertise potential City investments and incentives regarding economic development.

Establish an impact fee advisory committee to explore the use of road or park impact fees in Lebanon.

Update the Unified Development Ordinance to reflect the goals and recommendations of this plan.

Explore expanding the City’s planning and zoning jurisdiction to better plan for and review development proposals around the City periphery.

Continue to improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity by filling key sidewalk gaps and expanding the trail and sidewalk network.

Expand city-led programming and support other organizations’ efforts related to programming in City parks and other public spaces, including downtown.

Implement a public relations and code enforcement campaign to address recurring property maintenance issues throughout the City.