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Explore the vision for North Heights — an integral element of Amarillo's long-range planning. These plans spark positive transformation by directing public investment and fostering unity within the community. Crafted with input from residents, these plans mold the future of our neighborhood as part of the Amarillo Comprehensive Plan. Dive into ongoing projects and the collaborative endeavors enriching the North Heights community.
Key Links
◼ Neighborhood Plan — Overview and details of the neighborhood plan.
◼ Board Roster — List of board members and their roles.
◼ Projects in Motion — Information on ongoing and upcoming projects.
◼ Boundary Map — Visual representation of neighborhood boundaries.
Featured Projects
Click here to view projects and progress on the Projects in Motion map.
- Creative Crosswalks — Seven colorful crosswalks will be installed with school mascots and messages of neighborhood pride — Completed Summer 2024.
- Streetlight Installation — Twenty new streetlights will be installed — Summer 2025.
Focus Areas and Goals
Create Strong, Vital Neighborhoods
- Develop high-quality, well-maintained, mixed-income housing for families and individuals.
- Promote the development and maintenance of quality affordable housing.
- Increase home ownership and occupancy.
- Facilitate home maintenance/rehabilitation.
- Redevelop vacant and unused properties.
- Implement planning and policy changes to achieve housing-related goals.
- Address neighborhood character/quality of life.
- Preserve neighborhood historic heritage.
- Enhance the livability of the neighborhood.
- Foster neighborhood organization.
- Create a sense of community.
- Create and enhance open space and recreation.
- Create a safe neighborhood environment.
- Cultivate an atmosphere where residents feel safe in their homes and in their neighborhood.
- Promote neighborhood safety by improving traffic controls.
Economic Development/Redevelopment
- Encourage greater economic diversity and growth in quality jobs, building on local strengths.
- Identify appropriate areas for development/redevelopment.
- Align and coordinate resources to encourage and support economic development/redevelopment.
- Identify key corridors and sites for infrastructure improvements.
Improve Transportation and Mobility Systems
- Enhance public rights-of-way facilities, including sidewalks and ADA access.
- Increase lighting along neighborhood thoroughfares.
- Improve multi-modal transportation routes to provide connectivity.
Find out more about the North Heights Advisory Association
Website: Click here to view the North Heights Advisory Association website.
Facebook: Click here to view the North Heights Advisory Association Facebook page.